<P> Malt liquor, in North America, is beer with high alcohol content . Legally, it often includes any alcoholic beverage with 5% or more alcohol by volume made with malted barley . In common usage, it refers to beers containing a high alcohol content, generally above 6%, which are made with ingredients and processes resembling those for American - style lagers . </P> <P> In parts of Canada, the term "malt liquor" (French: liqueur de malt) is used to refer to any malt beverages in general . </P>

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