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| Manufacturer | Miller Brewing Company |
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| Alcohol by volume | 5.9-8.0 |
| Style | Malt Liquor |
Olde English 800 (commonly referred to as OE, Old Gold, Olde E and 8-Ball) is a brand of malt liquor produced by the Miller Brewing Company (owned by SABMiller). It is available in a variety of serving sizes but is best known for its forty ounce (1.183 litre) bottle.
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Alcohol Content
The alcohol content of Olde English 800 varies by region, mostly to comply with local regulations. It is 5.9% alcohol by volume (ABV) in the eastern United States, 7.5% ABV in most western U.S. states and 8.0% ABV in Canada. Olde English High Gravity 800 is 8% ABV. In Oklahoma there is a 3.2% ABV version. There is also a 6.1% ABV version made for the European region.
Awards
Over the years, Olde English has garnered multiple awards. In 1990, it was awarded a Silver medal in the American Malt Liquor category at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).[1] Olde English has taken home the Gold medal in the American Malt Liquor category in 1992, 1994, and 1995 and in the American Style Specialty Lager category in 1997. Finally, Olde English High Gravity 800 won the Bronze medal in the American Style Specialty Lager category in 2006.
Olde English 800 in popular culture
Olde English in entertainment
Martha Stewart appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and sipped from a bottle of OE.[2] The Olde English 800 bottle logo is used by Olde English, a sketch comedy group. "Olde Fortran," a parody of the beverage, appeared in the animated series Futurama. Olde English appears in the films Malibu's Most Wanted, Kids, Boyz in the Hood, and Menace II Society. Many musicians, namely hip hop artists, reference Olde English in their songs, such as N.W.A. with the song 8-Ball. The Game has a song titled "Ol' English" on his album Doctor's Advocate referring to its notoriety on the West Coast.
Cocktails
Olde English is the base for numerous cocktails such as Blood Juice, Loisaida, Black Eight, Brass Monkey, and Lickasic. Typically, one third of the 40oz is consumed and then additional liquor, beer or juice is added.
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