[I'm reading the wiki article on MLs, and there's so much internal contradictions.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malt_liquor) * On one hand,...
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I’m reading the wiki article on MLs, and there’s so much internal contradictions.

  • On one hand, “malt liquor is a type of mass market beer with high alcohol content (typically above 5%),” but according to this governmental website, the average beer is 5% ABV. There are many beers above 5% ABV, but they’re not referred to as “malt liquors.” Why is this? The stigma?
  • Early in the article, it says “Malt liquor is a strong lager or ale in which sugar, corn or other adjuncts are added .” However, later on it states the opposite in that: “Malt liquor is a type of beer that after brewing results in a higher percentage of alcohol than lagers without additional sugars or adjuncts.” So are MLs with or without adjuncts?
  • Can a ML have ABV < 5%?