Meat smoking

Frankie said
We used to use malt liquor... any kind will do, Colt 45, Bull, anything.
...lord knows you can't drink that crap. but it works well in smokers. especially with apple wood.

Wanted to use beer....have not had any in the house in 4 months or so. I used to use Southern Comfort as a marinade a lot.

Quessing that the quality of the booze is not all that important?