Colt 45 Malt Liquor 16 Oz Tab Top Can

Colt 45 16 Oz Detroit Pint Can

First introduced in 1963 by the National Brewing Company of Baltimore, Maryland, Colt 45 quickly became one of the most recognizable malt liquor brands in American brewing history. The label features the brand's iconic kicking stallion and horseshoe logo, designed to symbolize the extra kick associated with the malt liquor category. Popular lore surrounds the naming of the brand, which was named in honor of Baltimore Colts running back Jerry Hill, who wore number 45.

As demand for Colt 45 grew, National Brewing Company expanded canning operations beyond its primary Maryland facility to several regional plants, including its Detroit, Michigan facility (operating on the grounds of the former Altes Brewing plant). This 16-ounce pint can specifically displays the brewery mandatory identifying National of Baltimore, MD, associated with the Detroit, MI brewing operation.

For collectors of 16-ounce tallboy cans, cans manufactured with the Detroit plant attribution are especially notable within the series. Across National Brewing Company's widespread manufacturing network, collectors document several mandatory line arrangements and city listing variations, reflecting the dynamic production shifts of the era.