Olde English Brand "800" Malt Liquor 12 Oz Tab/Stay Top Can

Olde English 800 Milwaukee Can

The Olde English Brand "800" Malt Liquor 12 oz can from Blitz-Weinhard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, represents a notable chapter in American breweriana history. Originally introduced after Blitz-Weinhard acquired and reworked the recipe from earlier regional iterations, Olde English 800 quickly expanded to become one of the most widely recognized malt liquor labels in the country.

Following the acquisition of Portland's Blitz-Weinhard by the Pabst Brewing Company, production of Olde English was broadened across Pabst's manufacturing footprint. Consequently, cans bearing the Blitz-Weinhard name began displaying Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the brewery location, reflecting packaging operations handled at Pabst's flagship Midwestern facility.

The can features the brand's iconic medieval-style Old English script set against a vibrant background framed by the signature crown emblem and crest design. Collectors track several variations of this container, distinguished by subtle differences in mandatory text placement, canning manufacturer markings, and governmental health notices across different production runs.