"Malt liquor" refers to a type of alcoholic beverage that is made from malted grains, such as barley, and has a higher alcohol content than regular beer. Full definition
In the U.S., 14 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol is found in 12 ounces of beer, 8 ounces of malt liquor, 5 ounces of red or white wine and 1.5 ounces or a «shot» of 80 - proof liquor. (scientificamerican.com)
Rendered in a loosely naturalistic style with thin, drippy oil paint, these are reminiscent of Hurd's previous riffs on the art world, which have included hand - painted reproductions of art magazine covers and reviews of his shows as they appeared in print except stained and littered with malt liquor empties. (artforum.com)
Narrator: Paladino's men and the Mounties managed to swim to the pilings of the Peace Bridge, and spent the next few hours ministering to each others» injuries and fortifying themselves on malt liquor and moist cigarettes. (timesunion.com)