Personally, and slightly definition-wise, I'd categorize Cobra's/OE/Steelie's as malt liquor rather than call it 'beer'. I definitely don't put it in the same light as Bud or Corona or Miller, etc...maybe Cobra's could be 'beer defined' as they are one of the least alcohol contents of the malt's, but something like Steelie's should be labeled malt liquor.

Either way, ML/CL/BL/Heineken/Corona/Bud/SA all sit well with me as far as beers.