Colt 45 Malt Liquor 24-oz can. The Classic Timeless Taste for Your Every Time. Colt 45 was born in 1963 at the National Brewing Company in Baltimore Maryland. Named after running back Jerry Hill #45 of the Baltimore Colts, this slightly sweet tasting 5.6% alc./vol. lager has remained unchanged over the decades. Picking up a can of Colt 45 means choosing a beer with dependable smooth flavor.