Whats the difference between Regular Beer, Malt Liquor and Ice Beer?

Is malt liquor higher in alcohol content than it is in ice beer? I would assume that regular beer is at 3.2 percent of alcohol or less.|||Depends on the state. Some states require beer above 6% to be labelled "malt liquor." Otherwise, it is just a marketing term signifying that the brew contained therein is higher in alcohol than "normal" beer, which is usually around 4-5% alcohol. Malt liquor is usually 7-9% abv. They also tend to have low levels of hop bitterness. Not all strong beers are called malt liquor, usually just cheaper ones.





Ice beer got its name from the practice of freeze-concentrating a beverage. A brewer might let his beer freeze partially and skim out some of the ice. The remaining brew would be a little more potent after the removal of a portion of the (frozen) water. Today, it is just a marketing term signifying a beer slightly higher in alcohol than normal, usually 5.5-6.5% abv. The exceptions are a handful of true ice beers made in Germany, like Aventinus.





Regular beer is only 3.2% abv or less in a handful of states or counties that require it. Most mainstream US beers are 4-5% abv.|||price and market. the brewer has the freedom to classify their product into either of the above.





though technically it has to do with the brewing process. Malts are usually cheaper because "cheaper" grains are added to increase proof. They are also typically less bitter. Ice beers are a bit heavier than regular beer, have more calories, and more alcohol.|||Yes, the alcohol content is higher in liquor. Just get some Skyy vodka and you'll be feeling pretty damn good in no time. Here's a link.





http://www.alcoholcontents.com/Liquor/li鈥?/a>|||Regular beer on average is 5% alcohol or 4.7%, while Malt Liquor usually ranges to 5.5% to 7.5%, while Ice Beer is usually at 5.5 or 6%.|||Alcohol content and marketing. Malt liquor is very strong beer marketed to poor people. Ice beer is slightly stronger than normal beers marketed to young people that think they are getting a bonus.|||price