Olde English Brand 800 Malt Liquor 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Olde English 800 Pabst, GA Tab Top

The Olde English Brand 800 Malt Liquor 12 oz tab top can represents a notable chapter in American brewing history, tied directly to the Blitz-Weinhard label and production out of Pabst, Georgia.

Brand Heritage & Brewery Transition

Olde English originated as Ruff's Olde English Stout, produced by Peoples Brewing Company, before passing through Bohemian Breweries as Olde English 600 and ultimately becoming Olde English 800 under Portland's Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company. The brand gained significant commercial momentum, becoming Blitz-Weinhard's flagship product. Following the acquisition of Blitz-Weinhard by the Pabst Brewing Company, production of Olde English was expanded across Pabst facilities, including the plant in Pabst, Georgia. Cans listing Blitz-Weinhard alongside the Pabst, Georgia mandatory line document this major era of brewing consolidation.

Collector & Label Details

For breweriana enthusiasts, this can features the classic graphic identity that established Olde English 800 as one of the most recognizable malt liquors in the United States. The face of the can showcases the signature crown emblem, bold Old English typography, and traditional red, gold, and white color palette.

Known manufacturing variations exist across production runs carrying the Blitz-Weinhard and Pabst, Georgia text, differing in the arrangement of plant location mandatories, can manufacturer stamps, and statutory markings. These variations make the can an essential reference piece for collectors chronicling the evolution of malt liquor packaging.