1. When blood glucose levels rise above a set point, 2. the pancreas secretes insulin into the blood. 3. Insulin stimulates liver and muscle cells to make glycogen, dropping blood glucose levels. 4. When glucose levels drop below a set point, 5. the pancreas secretes glucagon into the blood.
There are 157 calories in a 12 ounces serving of Colt 45 Malt Liquor. Calorie breakdown: 0% fat, 91% carbs, 9% protein.
It may be just a cultural thing, as you alluded to. But there are more differences between malt liquor and most other kinds of beer than just the alcohol content, and even that varies between malt liquors. First, for comparison, your average American beer has between 3.6 - 3.8 percent alcohol by weight.