Molson Coors to close California brewery, cutting 470 jobs
US brewing giant Molson Coors has announced it will cease production at its Irwindale brewery in California by September 2020. Molson Coors, which makes Coors Light and Blue Moon, has entered into an...
View Article93-year-old Pennsylvania woman sent 150 beers by Molson Coors
A 93-year-old woman self isolating in Pennsylvania was sent 150 cans of Coors Light after holding up a sign in her window saying she’d ran out of beer. As reported by USA Today, nonagenarian Olive...
View ArticleMolson Coors plans to boost hard seltzer production by 400%
American brewing giant Molson Coors is investing millions to increase its ability to make hard seltzers. The company, which owns brands such as Coors Light and Blue Moon, has already installed a new...
View ArticleMolson Coors and Yuengling form US joint venture
Brewers Molson Coors and Yuengling have formed a joint venture to expand distribution of Yuengling's portfolio in the US. The deal will see Molson Coors brew and package Yuengling beers and distribute...
View ArticleThe Rock partners with Molson Coors on energy drink
Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has partnered with Molson Coors to create a non-alcoholic energy drink called Zoa, which is due to go on sale in March. Taking 18 months to develop, Zoa...
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US brewer Yuengling has partnered with country music star Lee Brice. Brice will serve as the brewer's brand ambassador for its stars and stripes programme, which is dedicated to supporting the American...
View ArticleMolson Coors forced to stop beer-making operations due to massive cyber-attack
One of America's largest brewers, Molson Coors - the business behind Miller and Coors beers - was forced to halt its beer production due to a significant "cybersecurity incident". The post Molson...
View ArticleBeer brand Miller Lite releases candle that smells like a bar
Beer brand Miller Lite has released three limited-edition candles with scents intended to replicate those found in a bar and a beer garden. The post Beer brand Miller Lite releases candle that smells...
View ArticleClass action lawsuit alleges Molson Coors falsely promoted hard seltzer...
A class action lawsuit filed against Molson Coors alleges that the company mislead consumers over the health benefits of its Vizzy hard seltzer. Complainant Jennifer Marek alleged that the company had...
View ArticleCoca-Cola and Molson Coors partner on Simply spiked lemonade
Beverage giants Coca-Cola and Molson Coors are teaming up once again, this time on a range of 5% ABV ready-to-drink (RTD) Simply spiked lemonades. Coca-Cola is dipping its toe into the alcohol beverage...
View ArticleMolson Coors launches Madrí Excepcional lager into supermarkets
Molson Coors is set to launch its European-style lager Madrí Excepcional into major grocery stores from March 2022. The beer, which has been available in British pubs and bars since October 2020, has...
View ArticleCraft brewery takes on Molson Coors over use of ‘stone’
An attorney representing California-based Stone Brewing has claimed that Molson Coors (previously known as MillerCoors) inflicted US$216 million worth of trademark damages when they rebranded their...
View ArticleCraft brewery awarded US$56 million in trademark lawsuit against Molson Coors
California-based craft brewery Stone Brewing has won its lawsuit against Molson Coors – but despite a unanimous verdict and a hefty US$56 million payout, the brewer may still be somewhat disappointed....
View ArticleMolson Coors launches ‘beer drops’ to make other beers taste like Miller Lite
Molson Coors has launched beer drops as part of a new campaign, debuting in time for US National Beer Day on 7 April, to make lighter beers taste more like Miller Lite. “Miller Lite is the only light...
View ArticleCobra Beer founder added to Chelsea FC bid
Karan Bilimoria, a peer in the House of Lords since 2006 and current chairman of Cobra Beer, has been added to a bid by the American Ricketts family to buy Chelsea FC. Bilimoria founded Cobra in 1989,...
View ArticleMadrí Excepcional beer takes social media by storm
Despite being launched by Molson Coors in October 2020, Madrí Excepcional has suddenly become the most talked about beer in the UK. The lager recipe is a collaboration between Molson Coors and La...
View ArticleMolson Coors invests £16million in Aspall Cyder
The American-Canadian owner of Suffolk-based cider brand Aspall has completed a £13m renovation of Aspall Cyder House, and has put £3m into a new advertising campaign. Molson Coors took ownership of...
View ArticleThe 10 biggest beer producing countries
Data from BarthHaas, a leading global supplier of hops, offers an insight into the volume of beer produced in different countries across the world. Though the 2021 figures are yet to be released, the...
View ArticleGDA officially begins distributing Molson Coors and Magners in Australia
Good Drinks Australia (GDA), one of Australia’s largest independent brewers, has begun distributing Molson Coors and Magners brands. The brands, which include Miller Chill, Miller Genuine Draught,...
View ArticleTop 10 countries that drink the most beer
Beer is a truly international beverage, with lagers, stouts and ales consumed throughout the world. But which countries drink the most of it? The data, from Kirin Holdings (that oversees Kirin Brewery...
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