Olde English Brand 800 Malt Liquor 12 Oz Tab Top Can

Blitz-Weinhard Olde English 800

The Olde English Brand 800 Malt Liquor 12 oz tab top can bearing the Blitz-Weinhard Co., Philadelphia, PA mandatory text represents a notable chapter in malt liquor distribution history. While Blitz-Weinhard was historically based in Portland, Oregon, the company contracted with Philadelphia's Henry F. Ortlieb Brewing Company to brew and package Olde English 800 to supply the East Coast market.

This arrangement allowed Blitz-Weinhard to establish a strong presence across eastern states without operating a dedicated regional facility. Cans produced through this partnership are distinguished by their mandatory brewery line listing Philadelphia, Pennsylvania instead of the traditional Portland location.

When Pabst Brewing Company acquired Blitz-Weinhard, the contract agreement with Ortlieb was brought to an end, and production was shifted directly to Pabst facilities. In response to losing the partnership, Ortlieb launched its own competing brand, Coqui 900 Malt Liquor, utilizing a look and feel heavily inspired by Olde English 800.

For breweriana collectors, variations of this Philadelphia can exist featuring different manufacturer stamps, bottom rim styles, and minor text placements. The bold heraldic shield and signature color scheme remain among the most iconic malt liquor visual presentations produced during this era.