Adolph Coors Company

The Golden, Colorado Adolph Coors Company was formerly a holding company controlled by the heirs of founder Adolph Coors. Its principal subsidiary is the Coors Brewing Company. The brewery was founded in 1873.

Adolph Coors Company
Holding company
IndustryBeverage
FateMerger with Molson in 2005
Founded1873
FounderAdolph Coors
Headquarters

In 2005, the company merged with Molson, Inc. to become the Molson Coors Brewing Company.

In 2007, the company created a joint venture with Miller Brewing Company, Inc. called MillerCoors. SABMiller had 58% stake in the company, and Molson Coors had a 42% stake. MillerCoors combined their operations within the United States with the headquarters in Chicago. In 2016, Molson Coors bought the remaining 58% share from SABMiller for $12bn following SABMiller's acquisition by Anheuser-Busch InBev.

Business name

  • Schueler & Coors, Golden Brewery (1873-1880)
  • Adolph Coors, Golden Brewery (1880-1913)
  • Adolph Coors Co., Golden Brewery (1909-1913)
  • Adolph Coors Brewing and Malting Company, Golden Brewery (1913-1915)
  • Adolph Coors Company (1933-1989)
  • Coors Brewing Company (1989-2004)
  • Molson Coors Brewing Company (2004- )

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