Malt liquor is a North American term referring to a type of beer with high alcohol content. Malt liquor is istinguished from other beers of high alcohol content in that the brewing process is seen by many as targeting high alcohol content and economy rather than quality. However, this label is subject to the viewpoint of the brewer, as there are indeed examples of brews containing high-quality, expensive ingredients that brewers have chosen to label as "malt liquors" as well. In the UK, similarly-made beverages are dubbed super-strength lager.