Press Release

Molson Coors Names Iain J. G. Napier To Board Of Directors

Seasoned International Executive to Join Board of Growing Global Brewer

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July 18, 2008 (DENVER AND MONTREAL) – Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX) announced today that former brewing and leading consumer goods executive Iain J.G. Napier will join its Board of Directors effective immediately.

From 2002 to 2006, Napier served as Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Woodrow plc, an international housing and development company with $7 billion in sales. Prior to this, he worked extensively in the beer industry. From 2000-2001, he was Vice President, U.K. and Ireland for InBev S.A., following their acquisition of Bass Brewers. From 1989-2000 he held various leadership positions with Bass, including as a main board director, Chief Executive Officer, Bass Brewers from 1996-2000. Earlier in his career, Napier also held senior management positions at Ford Motor Company and Whitbread plc.

A resident and native of the United Kingdom, Napier is currently non-executive Chairman of Imperial Tobacco Group plc, non-executive chairman of McBride plc, and a non-executive director of Collins Stewart plc.

"Iain Napier will be a valuable addition to our Board," notes Eric Molson, Chairman of Molson Coors Brewing Company. "He brings significant expertise specific to the brewing industry, along with extensive experience in consumer goods, finance, and executive leadership as well as a global perspective to our business as we enter a period of opportunity and growth for Molson Coors."