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The company was founded in 1786 by John Molson, making it North America's oldest brewing company. The first brewery was located on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal.
Today Molson is the 13th largest brewer in the world. Molson's brands in Canada and the United States include Molson Canadian, Molson Canadian Light, Molson Ice, Molson Golden, Molson Export, Molson Dry, Stock Ale, Pilsner, Carling, Tornade and Calgary. In Brazil, Molson also owns the Brazilian brands Marca Bavaria and Kaiser, after two acquisitions in 2000 and 2002. It also brews Fosters Lager under licence for the United States and Canadian markets.
On July 22, 2004 the company announced it would be merging with American brewer Coors, to create the word's fifth-largest brewing company. The anticipated name for the company is Molson Coors Brewing Co.
In addition to alcoholic beverages, Molson owns a 20% stake in the Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens (officially le Club de Hockey Canadien and known as le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge le Tricolore les Glorieux la Sainte Flanelle les Habs le Canadien the Flying Frenchmen are a National Hockey League team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada., who historically have been the NHL's most successful hockey team. They also sponsor the Ottawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators are an ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Canada. They play in the North-American National Hockey League. Founded: 1992- 1993 (franchise awarded December 6, 1990) :Arena: Corel Centre (capacity 18,500) :Uniform colours: black, red, gold,, Toronto Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs are a National Hockey League team based in Toronto, Ontario. Founded 1917- 1918 Formerly known as Toronto Arenas ( 1917- 1919), Toronto St. Patricks ( 1919- 1926) Arena Air Canada Centre (capacity 19,800) Uniform colours blue, whit, Edmonton OilersThe Edmonton Oilers are a National Hockey League team based in Edmonton, Alberta. Founded 1972, a member of the World Hockey Association. Joined the NHL in 1979. Formerly known as Alberta Oilers (1972-1973) Arena Rexall Place Uniform colours Copper and mi, Calgary FlamesThe Calgary Flames are a National Hockey League team based in Calgary, Alberta. Founded 1972 Formerly Known As Atlanta Flames 1972- 1980 Arena Pengrowth Saddledome Uniform colours Home: Red with Black, White and Yellow trim; Road: White with Red, Yellow a, Vancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional National Hockey League ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded 1970 Arena General Motors Place Uniform colours Blue, red and silver Logo design A stylized "C", consisting of an orca breaking o, Detroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a National Hockey League team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Founded: 1926 :Formerly known as: Cougars 1926- 1929, Falcons 1930- 1931 :Home arena: Joe Louis Arena :Uniform colors: Red and white :Logo design: Stylized red winged, and Buffalo Sabres.
In 2000 Molson attracted a great deal of media attention wth its " I Am Canadian" advertising campaign. The original sixty second commercial tried to define what it means to be Canadian based on many light-hearted and steoretypical images of Canada. This campaign generated a huge amount of publicity and received a Bronze Lion award at the international advertising awards in Cannes, France.
A residence hall and football stadium at McGill University are named after the Molson family. The Molson Prize is awarded for distinguished service to the Arts and Social Sciences.
The Concordia business school is called the John Molson School of Business.