Molson Fact Sheet
Universally Well-Liked Since 1786
“My beer has been universally well-liked beyond my most sanguine expectations.”
– John Molson, 1786
Molson, founded in 1786 by English immigrant John Molson in Montreal on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, is North America’s oldest beer brand. Like Adolph Coors, Molson was a tenacious entrepreneur and a passionate innovator. He developed his own strain of yeast for brewing, built the first entirely Canadian-made steamboat, and opened Canada's first industrial grain-distillery, which paved the way for Molson to become the first exporter of Canadian-made spirits to England.
Molson's brewing philosophy was likewise driven by passion and innovation. His legacy thrives at Molson today and is integral to Molson Coors Brewing Company’s rise as a top global brewer. The values he espoused then mirror those that guide Molson Coors Brewing Company today: integrity and respect, quality, excelling, creativity and passion.
A Heritage of Craftsmanship and Community
The pride of craftsmanship instilled by John Molson more than 220 years ago is what makes Molson’s leading beer brands, including Molson Canadian, Coors Light, and Rickard’s White, so popular with consumers. Molson Canadian is the number one beer in Canada, and Coors Light is the country’s number one light beer.
A commitment to mastery of craft, along with using the best natural ingredients, forms the foundation of brewing excellence at Molson. Many of Molson’s brewers come to the company with an education in engineering, biology, or chemistry, and a longtime brewer training program enables brewing traditions to be passed down through the generations. A small-scale trial brewery operated by Molson in Toronto lets brewmasters experiment to improve existing brews and develop new ones to keep the brand fresh.
Great beer is impossible without passion, but meticulous attention to detail ensures the consistency that makes a brand endure. Every supplier who works with Molson Coors must meet rigorous standards for ingredients and materials. Each brew is closely monitored and evaluated for quality before being distributed with the Molson name.
John Molson was also a strong civic steward who led a group of private citizens to found Montreal’s first public hospital. The company continues Molson’s commitment to corporate citizenship through charitable initiatives and sports and entertainment sponsorships.
Molson is the largest Canadian brewer with six brewery facilities and 3,000 employees located across the country.
Molson Brands
- Molson Canadian
- The true taste of Canada. Starting with crystal clear water, malted barley and the finest hops, Molson Canadian is slowly fermented to produce a smooth, refreshing beer with genuine, well-balanced taste. The Canadian brand family of beers also includes Canadian Light.
- Molson Dry
- The beer’s unique dry brew process makes it an extraordinarily good beer with a distinctive flavor and no aftertaste.
- Coors Light
- “The World’s Most Refreshing Beer,” Coors Brewing Company's largest-selling brand and the fourth best-selling beer in the US Coors Light has delivered the ultimate in cold refreshment for more than 25 years. The simple, silver-toned can caught people's attention and the brew became nicknamed the "Silver Bullet."
- Bohemian
- It pours a clear medium gold color, has low carbonation and a light floral hop aroma mingled with sweet rain smells. It has a smooth and easy-drinking taste.
- Rickard’s Red
- It is made with a unique blend of three different malted barleys, resulting in an unbelievable smooth and delicious red beer.
- Carling Black Label
- Using a slow fermentation process and top-quality ingredients, it is a light, clean-tasting blond lager with a subtle hint of hops.
- Molson Export
- It is a classic ale that offers a slightly more flavorsome taste experience than other premium beers.
- Tornade
- Launched in 1998, the line includes thirst quenching flavors such as Lemonade, Cool Berry and Sangrila.
- Pilsner
- Brewed in western Canada since 1926, Pilsner is a well-balanced, clean and crisp lager with a medium body, smooth palate and a distinctive hoppy aroma and finish.
- Carling
- The Carling brand has been synonymous with quality for more than 160 years. Skillfully brewed using lightly kilned British malts, aromatic hops and Carling's unique yeast to create a malty, sweet flavor, balanced with a hoppy, "clean flavored" bitterness and the aroma of freshly harvested grain.
Awards
| 2006 | |
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| Canadian Brewing Awards Gold, North American-Style Lager category | Molson Canadian |
| Canadian Brewing Awards Gold, Light and Calorie-Reduced Lager category | Coors Light |
| 2005 | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Brewing Awards Gold, Light and Calorie-Reduced Lager category | Coors Light |
| Canadian Brewing Awards Gold, North American-Style Lager category | Molson Dry |
| 2004 | |
|---|---|
| Canadian Brewing Awards Gold, American/Canadian-Style Lager category | Molson Dry |
| Canadian Brewing Awards Bronze, Amber Ale category | Rickard’s Red |
| Canadian Brewing Awards Bronze, Cream Ale category | Molson EX |
| World Beer Cup Silver | Rickard’s IPA |
| Monde Selection Gold | Molson Canadian |
| Monde Selection Gold | Molson Dry |
| Monde Selection Gold | Molson EX Light |
Molson Brewery Locations
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
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| Brewery Locations | Montreal, Quebec |
| Toronto, Ontario | |
| Vancouver, British Columbia | |
| St. John’s, Newfoundland | |
| Creemore Springs, Ontario | |
| Moncton, New Brunswick |
Corporate Leadership
| Kevin T. Boyce | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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| Ken Campbell | Chief Supply Chain Officer |
| Scott Ewart | Chief, Legal and Public Affairs |
| Ian Freedman | Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer |
| Suzanne Niles | Chief People Officer |
| Daniel Pelland | Chief Brewing Officer |
| Tim Scully | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |