Olde English 800 is a malt liquor produced in the United States. It has an alcohol by volume of 8% and comes in various serving sizes including 40-ounce bottles.
History
Introduced in 1964, Olde English 800 has origins in the late 1940s as Ruff's Olde English Stout. The brand has been owned by several brewing companies throughout its history, including Peoples Brewing Company, Bohemian Breweries, Blitz-Weinhard, Pabst Brewing Company, and currently Miller Brewing Company since 1999. The brand received gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival in 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, and 1997.
How it is made
Olde English 800 is brewed as a malt liquor with varying alcohol by volume content. It has been available in multiple serving sizes including 12-ounce cans, 32-ounce 'King Size' cans, and various glass and plastic bottles. As of 2010, the brand is available in 16-ounce pint cans, 22-ounce glass bottles, 24-ounce 'tallboy' cans, and 40-ounce glass or plastic bottles.