Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Brands

  • DOES MILLERCOORS SELL MALT LIQUOR?

    Yes, we have Olde English 800, Olde English 800HG, Mickey's Malt Liquor and Magnum. See the Our Beers section of our site for more details.

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  • WHAT BRANDS ARE PART OF THE MILLERCOORS FAMILY?

    We're glad you asked. Our top selling beers are Miller Lite and Coors Light. But we have many others, including Blue Moon Belgian White, Coors, Foster's, Henry Weinhard's,  Icehouse, Keystone Premium, Leinenkugel's, Killian's Irish Red, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller High Life, Milwaukee’s Best, Molson Canadian,  Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Red Dog and many more.

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  • WHAT'S THE MOST POPULAR KIND OF BEER?

    Pale lager beers called "Pilsners," such as Coors Light and Miller Lite, are the most dominant beer style. They were first brewed in Plzen, a city in a hop-growing region of what is now the Czech Republic, in the early 1840s. One of our beers, Pilsner Urquell, is the original Pilsner beer.

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Brewing Process

  • DO YOU PUT THE SAME BEER IN THE BOTTLES YOU DO IN THE CANS?

    The brewing process is the same for each brand, right up to the packaging. There are bottle lines, can lines and keg lines in all our plants. The beer is filled by brand. Cans and bottles are pasteurized (except those that are cold-filtered); kegs are not.

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  • HOW DO YOU BREW YOUR BEER?

    Although we can't give out our recipes, we invite you to our breweries to see how it's done, using the finest quality ingredients with the best materials available. See how we do it at How We Brew.

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  • HOW DO YOU ENSURE PRODUCT QUALITY?

    MillerCoors is committed to producing quality beers—uncompromising and unchanging. We use pure water and the best grains and hops. Our products are then produced using strict quality assurance procedures. We perform more than 1,000 quality checks in a typical facility each and every day. These checks include microbiological and analytical testing of the product during each step of the brewing process. Testing also includes final tasting of our products by highly trained individuals.

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  • HOW IS THE ALCOHOL CONTENT IN BEER MEASURED?

    Alcohol content in beer is typically measured in one of two ways: by volume (which is most common) or by weight. Using Coors as an example: A 12-ounce serving contains 5.0 percent alcohol by volume, which means that of all the liquid in the container, 5.0 percent of the liquid is alcohol. The same 12-oz. serving of Coors is about 4.0 percent alcohol by weight, which means that of the total weight of the liquid in the container, 4.0 percent of the weight is contributed by the alcohol.

    Sounds simple, but if we're talking about the exact same serving of beer, why the difference between volume and weight measurements? That's because a given volume of alcohol weighs less than the same volume of water. (An ethyl alcohol molecule, or C2H5OH, is larger than a molecule of water, or H2O, and takes up more space.) So whatever the serving size, the alcohol weight percentage will always be smaller than the volume percentage. This basic fact should help dispel any myth about 3.2 beers or so-called "near-beers" allegedly containing much less alcohol compared to regular beers. The "3.2" in 3.2 beers represents the percentage of alcohol by weight, which means that there's about 4 percent alcohol by volume in the beer. Anyone who believes that he or she cannot become intoxicated consuming 3.2 beer is just plain wrong. If you know of anyone who's a believer in the 3.2 beer "myth," do him or her a favor and share the facts.

    To learn more about the alcohol content of all our beers, see our Nutrition page.

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  • HOW MUCH BEER CAN YOU MAKE EACH DAY?

    A lot! If you take the brewing capacity of all our breweries, and divide it by 365 days in a year, we can make more than 3.2 million cases of beer every single day.

    We have dozens of can and bottle lines located throughout our breweries. Each of these packaging lines are able to produce thousands of containers each hour. A typical can line produces anywhere from 1,500 to 2,100 cans per minute! We also have dozens of keg lines that can produce hundreds of kegs per day.

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  • WHAT IS A STOUT?

    A stout is brewed primarily with roasted malts, creating a beer with a darker color, a heavy body, and some carbonation. Stouts are top fermented and best served a little warmer than most beers—about 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

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  • WHAT IS COLD FILTERED?

    Our cold-filter and sterile-fill processes use cold storage and a series of filtration steps to prevent any potential compromises in beer flavor and quality. See how we do it at How We Brew.

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  • WHAT IS FERMENTATION?

    Fermentation is a carefully controlled time period during which the alcohol is produced and the liquid becomes beer. For more information on the brewing process, see How We Brew.

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  • WHAT IS HEAT PASTEURIZATION?

    Heat pasteurization involves slowly warming the beer to 140 degrees and then cooling it down to room temperature. Pasteurization allows the beer to be stored without refrigeration, extending the shelf life to 120 days. Our bottled and canned beers that aren't heat-pasteurized go through a process called cold filtering. For more information on the brewing process, see How We Brew.

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  • WHAT MAKES BEER "DRAUGHT" BEER?

    Draught beer sold in cans or bottles usually hasn't been pasteurized. (Keg beers are also defined as draught, so beers served "on tap" are typically draught beers because they're tapped from kegs.)

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  • WHAT MAKES BEER BOTH BITTER AND SWEET?

    Hops provide the bitter notes of beer, and malt provides the sweet notes. It's not the quantity of hops and malt that defines a great beer; it's the exquisite balance of malt and hops, plus flavors from fermentation (the yeast) and minerals in brewing water, that make drinkable beers like Coors, Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite and Coors Light renowned for their "clean finish" and lack of aftertaste.

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Careers

  • ARE THERE ANY JOB OPENINGS AT MILLERCOORS?

    All job openings at MillerCoors are listed here.  Employment opportunities throughout our entire company are displayed.

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  • ARE YOU AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER?

    Absolutely. MillerCoors is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome inquiries from all qualified applicants. Learn more about our Diversity Initiatives.

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  • CAN EMPLOYEES DRINK BEER AT LUNCH TIME?

    No.

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  • CAN I BE A TASTE TESTER?

    Our taste testers are all MillerCoors employees. They are highly trained individuals whose jobs are critical in our quality control processes.

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  • DO YOU GET FREE BEER BECAUSE YOU WORK THERE?

    At some of our facilities, employees get a limited amount of free beer every month. At others, employees can buy beer at a discount. Either way, it's one of the many benefits of being a MillerCoors employee.

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  • DOES MILLERCOORS OFFER INTERNSHIPS?

    MillerCoors has a longstanding, highly educational internship program. Visit our Internships page for more details. We’re always interested in bright new talent.

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  • HOW DO I CHECK THE STATUS OF MY APPLICATION AND/OR RESUME?

    Once your resume is reviewed, interested hiring managers will follow up with you directly.

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  • HOW DO I GET A JOB DRIVING A TRUCK?

    MillerCoors has agreements with more than 500 distributors who sell our beer. The distributors hire their own route salespeople and drivers. You can find the closest local distributor by checking in your local telephone directory under "beer and ale" or "beer and wine." To learn more about jobs at MillerCoors, visit our Careers page.

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  • HOW DO I GET A JOB SELLING YOUR BEER?

    MillerCoors has agreements with more than 500 distributors who sell our beer. The distributors hire their own route salespeople and drivers. You can find the closest local distributor by checking in your local telephone directory under "beer and ale" or "beer and wine." To learn more about jobs at MillerCoors, visit our Careers page.

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  • HOW DO YOU BECOME A BREWMASTER?

    It's a great job, but it's not as easy as it looks! Most of our brewing managers have science or chemistry backgrounds and many began as analysts in one of our labs. If this field is of interest to you, a few universities are now offering official brewing programs.

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  • HOW MANY PEOPLE WORK THERE?

    MillerCoors now has approximately 10,000 employees. We also have contracts with more than 500 independent beer distributors whose employees sell our beer.

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  • IS THERE AN AGE REQUIREMENT TO WORK AT MILLERCOORS?

    For some of our positions we do require that individuals are 21 years of age, but each specific opportunity will have this qualification in the job description if it is applicable. Visit our Careers page to find all job openings at MillerCoors.

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Collectibles

  • CAN I BUY BEER ONLINE?

    We don't sell any of our products online due to age requirements and our support of the U.S. beer industry's three-tier distribution system. 

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  • DOES MILLERCOORS OFFER SCREENSAVERS?

    The Web sites of certain MillerCoors brands offer screensavers and other downloads. Check out Our Beers.

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  • HOW CAN I GET A MILLERCOORS NEON SIGN FOR MY BAR?

    If you're a bar owner, talk to your distributor. If you want to buy one, check out our Web stores at ShopMillerBrewing.com, CoorsandCo.com, or at the brewery shops in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Golden, Colorado, locations.

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  • HOW CAN I LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY AND VALUE OF MY MILLERCOORS MEMORABILIA AND COLLECTIBLES?

    We would be happy to give you with historical background about Coors or Miller memorabilia, provided this information is available to us. Just send us a written request with a picture of your item and any details about it. For Coors items, address your letter to: MillerCoors, PO Box 4030 - NH475, Golden, CO 80401. Please mark your letter "Attention: Historian." For Miller items, address your letter to: Miller Brewing Company, 3939 West Highland Blvd., P.O. Box 482, Milwaukee, 53201. Please mark your letter "Attention: Historian." To prevent any conflicts of interest, we are unable to provide estimated values for any items we have produced in the past. The marketplace for these artifacts is ever-changing and no firm prices are available. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you.  

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  • I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MERCHANDISE I ORDERED.

    If you have a question about merchandise you ordered through ShopMillerBrewing.com, please contact customer service at 1–800-443-8242 or send an email to coorsandco@millercoors.com

    For questions about orders to the Coors and Co. store, please see the Coors and Co. customer service page or call 1 (800) 443-8242.

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  • WHERE CAN I BUY MILLERCOORS MERCHANDISE?

    We have two online merchandise stores for our loyal customers.  Please note that you must be 21 or older to enter these sites.

    For the online Miller catalog, go to ShopMillerBrewing.com
    For the online Coors and Co. catalog, go to CoorsandCo.com.

    You can also buy MillerCoors collectibles at the brewery shops in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Golden, Colorado, locations.

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  • WHERE CAN I PURCHASE OLD MILLERCOORS STEINS, CANS, BOTTLES, BOTTLE CAPS, OR LABELS?

    We don't sell "one-of-a-kind" collectible items to consumers. But we do have two online merchandise stores for our loyal customers. If you're at least 21 years old, you can visit ShopMillerBrewing.com and CoorsandCo.com. If you're interested in learning more about collecting beer memorabilia, we suggest that you search the World Wide Web, where there are a wide variety of resources for collectors.

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Community Outreach

  • DO YOU DONATE WATER FOR NATURAL DISASTER VICTIMS?

    MillerCoors is committed to helping out in times of crisis. See the Community Partners section of our site for more details.

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  • DOES MILLERCOORS SPONSOR EVENTS WHERE THE INDIVIDUALS MIGHT BE UNDER 21?

    MillerCoors does not sponsor events intended for individuals under the age of 21. Our goal is simple: We want to keep our products out of the hands of underage people. For more information, see our True Responsibility section.

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  • DOES MILLERCOORS SUPPORT ANY SCHOLARSHIPS?

    MillerCoors believes that the best way to prepare leaders for tomorrow is to support them today through education. We've spearheaded efforts to establish educational funds for our nation's Historically Black Public Colleges and Universities through sponsorship of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, as well as our corporate sponsorship of the Adelante: U.S. Education Leadership Fund that assists Hispanic college students.

    For more information, please see the Community Partners section of our site.

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  • DOES MILLERCOORS SUPPORT THE NRA?

    MillerCoors has never supported gun control, and we are not anti-hunting.  Establishing a strong relationship with outdoor recreational activities is part of our marketing and promotional strategy. We do encourage responsible and safe gun use.   

    MillerCoors is a long-time supporter of the NRA and hunting and fishing organizations all over the United States, as are our distributor partners.  We recognize that hunters and anglers are consumers of our products, and we encourage them to pursue these sports safely.   

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  • HOW DO I SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR MILLERCOORS TO CONTRIBUTE TO MY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION?

    Please see our Funding Guidelines page for the full run-down on how to submit your request.

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  • TELL ME ABOUT SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AT MILLERCOORS.

    MillerCoors is committed to diversity. We actively solicit qualified suppliers from varied cultural backgrounds because we know that having a diverse supplier base contributes to our success and strengthens us as a company. Please see our Valuing Diversity page for more information.

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  • WHAT PROMOTIONS DOES MILLERCOORS SPONSOR ON A LOCAL LEVEL?

    MillerCoors sponsors various state and national events such as Motorsports, NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League, Golf, State Festivals, State Fairs, etc. Local promotions are generally supported by our distributors. If you are interested in local sponsorship or a local promotion, you can find the closest local distributor by checking in your local telephone directory under "beer and ale" or "beer and wine."

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  • WILL MILLERCOORS DONATE MONEY TO MY GROUP?

    MillerCoors is committed to brewing great beer and giving back to the communities where we live and do business.

    For information on MillerCoors social investment initiatives and how to submit a corporate contribution request, please see the Funding Guidelines section of our site.

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  • WILL YOU SPONSOR MY POOL LEAGUE?

    MillerCoors does not sponsor any pool leagues at this time, but you may want to contact your local MillerCoors distributor. If you don't know who that is, ask the owner of the bar, restaurant or store where you buy your MillerCoors beer. Or you can find the closest local distributor by checking in your local telephone directory under "beer and ale" or "beer and wine."

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Corporate Information

  • CAN I LINK TO YOUR WEB SITE?

    We do not allow MillerCoors logos or links to our Web sites to be used by individuals, individual businesses or small groups.

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  • HOW CAN I CONTACT MILLERCOORS?

    Please see the Contact Us page for complete details on how to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

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  • HOW DO I SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR MILLERCOORS TO SPONSOR AN EVENT OR ADVERTISE IN A PARTICULAR MEDIUM?

    For an advertising request, please call 1-414-931-6334. For an event sponsorship request, please visit www.millercoorssponsorships.com.

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  • HOW DO I UNSUBSCRIBE FROM YOUR E-MAILS?

    If you wish to have an e-mail address removed from our records, please send an e-mail from that address to us at contact@millercoors.com, with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line of your e-mail.

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  • IS MILLERCOORS STILL AN AMERICAN COMPANY?

    Yes, MillerCoors is an American company incorporated in Delaware with major business locations in Milwaukee, WI and Golden, CO. In addition, we will soon open a new corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL. We operate eight major breweries in Colorado, Wisconsin, California, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Ohio. Our legacy companies, Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company, have more than 288 years of combined history in the American beer business.

    We are owned by two great global beer companies, Molson Coors Brewing Company and SABMiller plc, who are strongly committed to the U.S. market.

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  • TELL ME MORE ABOUT MILLERCOORS’ LEADERSHIP.

    To learn more about MillerCoors leadership, please visit the Strong Leadership section of MillerCoors.com.

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  • WHERE ARE YOUR BREWERIES?

    MillerCoors operates eight major breweries in the U.S., as well as the Leinenkugel’s craft brewery in Chippewa Falls, WI and two microbreweries, the Leinenkugel’s 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee and the Blue Moon Brewing Company at Coors Field in Denver.

    For more information, view our Locations page.

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  • WHO IS MOLSON COORS?

    Molson Coors' vision is to be a top-performing brewer winning through inspired employees and great brands. It is an innovative, brand-led company, delivering and re-investing productivity for growth as it builds a winning, value-based culture. Learn more at www.molsoncoors.com.

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  • WHO IS SABMILLER?

    SABMiller is one of the world’s leading brewers with brewing interests or major distribution agreements in over 60 countries spread across six continents.

    Learn more at www.sabmiller.com

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  • WHY ARE YOU OWNED BY FOREIGN COMPANIES?

    Consolidation and globalization are a fact of life in the beer industry. Over the past decade, increasing cost pressures and the resulting need for scale have driven the combination of dozens of national brewers from around the world into a handful of major global players.

    Miller Brewing Company merged with SAB Ltd in 2003 to form SABMiller plc. In 2005, Molson Brewing Company merged with Coors Brewing Company to form Molson Coors Brewing Company. Effective July 1, 2008, SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company combined their U.S. assets to form MillerCoors. At the new MillerCoors, our vision is to become the best beer company in America.

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  • WHY DID MILLER AND COORS MERGE?

    Because we mean to become the best beer company in America. We believe we have a great combination of brands, talented people, strong partnerships and scale. To learn more, visit the Why MillerCoors? section of our site.

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Finances

  • CAN I GET A COPY OF MILLERCOORS ANNUAL REPORT?

    There is no annual financial report from MillerCoors, but you can get all the financial information you need about our two parent companies by visiting www.sabmiller.com and www.molsoncoors.com.

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  • IS MILLERCOORS PUBLICLY TRADED? WHAT IS THE MILLERCOORS STOCK SYMBOL?

    MillerCoors itself is not publicly traded, but it is a joint venture of two companies that are publicly traded. Stock in SABMiller plc is traded on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges (Its symbol is SAB.L.), and MolsonCoors (TAP) is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • WHAT IS MILLERCOORS' RELATIONSHIP TO PHILIP MORRIS?

    Miller Brewing Company was formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Philip Morris Companies, Inc., until Miller was acquired by SAB plc and became a subsidiary of SABMiller plc in July of 2002. Philip Morris is a major stockholder of SABMiller plc, holding 36 percent of economic rights and 24.99 percent of voting rights.

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Healthy Environments

  • ARE YOUR CANS AND BOTTLES RECYCLABLE?

    They sure are. In fact, our first recycling effort started in 1885, when Coors started buying back empty beer bottles. As a company, we're committed to reducing all our waste outputs. In fact, we've reduced the shipments to landfills from our breweries by over 95 percent as a result of waste reduction activities and finding more recycling outlets for all our wastes. See our Healthy Environments section for more information.

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  • CAN YOUR PLASTIC BOTTLES BE RECYCLED?

    We're happy to report that our plastic bottles can be recycled with other plastic containers. See our Waste Reduction and Recycling page for more information on how MillerCoors recycles.

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  • DO YOU USE A LOT OF PACKAGING MATERIALS?

    We're always working to minimize the materials used in our packaging. This helps cut costs  for our company, distributors, retailers and consumers. It also is good for the environment. We're always working on innovative ways to reduce waste and costs. See our Waste Reduction and Recycling page for more information.

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  • DOES MILLERCOORS RECYCLE?

    MillerCoors operations generates literally tons of recyclable materials each day. Besides recycling things like office paper, plastics, glass and aluminum, MillerCoors also recycles brewing byproducts like grain and yeast. Learn about all our efforts to help the environment in the Healthy Environments section of our site.

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  • WHAT HAPPENS TO MILLERCOORS’ BYPRODUCTS?

    MillerCoors recycles the vast majority of its byproducts. Some brewer's grains produced from the malt contain protein and other nutrients, which make the grains useful to farmers as livestock feed. MillerCoors also converts grains and grinds into Barley's Best, a high-fiber barley bran, which is sold to commercial bakeries and health food companies to produce high-fiber foods and vitamin supplements. Brewer's yeast is another brewery by-product successfully marketed to food companies. The yeast is typically dried, and then used as an additive in pet foods or as a medium that pharmaceutical companies use to grow antibiotics. Also, each year, MillerCoors sells more than 1.5 million gallons of ethanol, which is created using brewing byproducts.

    Another byproduct from the brewing process is carbon dioxide gas, which is produced during fermentation. MillerCoors captures the excess CO2 and sells it to manufacturers, where it is used in flash refrigeration systems for meats and produce, as well as industrial applications. This benefits the manufacturers who use it instead of freon, which may leak and further degrade the ozone layer.

    In many ways, our brewing ingredients come full circle, returning to the earth to restore and renew our valuable resources. View our Healthy Environments section to learn more.

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Ingredients

  • ARE ANY OF YOUR PRODUCTS KOSHER-CERTIFIED?

    We sell many Kosher-certified beers. Look for a small circle with a "U" or a "K" inside it. If you see that mark on your bottle or can, your beer is Kosher-certified.

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  • ARE THERE ANIMAL PRODUCTS IN YOUR BEER?

    No. There are four basic ingredients in all MillerCoors products. These include pure water, select  grains, hops and yeast. We use no animal-derived ingredients in our beer. For all nutritional information about our beers, see the Nutrition and Codes page.

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  • DO MILLERCOORS BEERS CONTAIN GLUTEN?

    Gluten and non-gluten proteins are found in wheat, rye, and barley. Because of the brewing process itself and  filtration, beer made from barley malt does not contain large amounts of protein; however, some protein is essential for beer quality.  Therefore, there are some proteins and trace amounts of gluten in our products.  We recommend that anyone with a gluten sensitivity not consume any of our products without prior discussion with their doctors.

    For more information about the nutritional values in our beers, see our Nutrition and Codes page.

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  • DO YOU ADD SUGAR TO YOUR BEERS?

    There are no sugars, such as table sugars, added to our products. Natural sugars are delivered from malt in the brewing process, as a nutrient for yeast in fermentation. A small amount of natural sugars are present in all beers, as a component of the carbohydrate that contributes to the body and taste. As always, if you have concerns with sugar consumption, we recommend that you consult  a physician. See the Nutrition and Codes for more information.

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  • DO YOU USE WHEAT IN YOUR BEER?

    A few of our beers are formulated with wheat. See the Our Beers section for more about how our beers are made and what they contain.

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  • WHAT ARE HOPS?

    Hops are herbs that grow on a vine, and they're a key ingredient of beer. They're important not only to the flavor and aroma, but they also curb bacteria growth in the beer, preventing it from spoiling. 

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  • WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN MILLERCOORS BEERS?

    MillerCoors uses only the finest ingredients, including ideal brewing water, choice hops, barley, grains, yeast, and our brewmasters’ passion for great beer. We think you’ll agree that the taste and quality of these beers is a winning combination that’s unsurpassed in today’s marketplace. For more about how our beers are brewed and the ingredients we use, see How We Brew.

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  • WHAT DOES THE YEAST IN BEER DO?

    Yeast transforms the fermentable sugars from the malt into alcohol and CO2. To learn more, visit our How We Brew section.

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  • WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE WATER USED IN COORS AND COORS LIGHT?

    The brewing water used in Coors' Golden brewery is from a source in our backyard, the Rocky Mountains. The mineral content of Coors brewing water is what makes our water so special for brewing, so we keep it a secret!   

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  • WHAT TYPE OF WATER DOES MILLERCOORS USE TO BREW ITS BEER?

    Water, of course, is extremely important in the production of beer. Our water consistently surpasses all tests required by the Environmental Protection Agency and exceeds the purity standards of all states and federal agencies. And two of our breweries have their own unique sources of water. Our Golden, Colorado, brewery uses the water from the nearby Rocky Mountains, where water is naturally filtered through sand, rock, and gravel beds, giving it a unique mineral content. Brewing water for our Elkton, Virginia, facility comes from an aquifer at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

    To learn more about the water we use, go to the Water Use and Preservation page on our site.

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  • WHERE DO YOUR INGREDIENTS COME FROM?

    Our beers are essentially a mixture of natural ingredients: water, malted barley, grains, hops and yeast. And in the use of all those ingredients, there are great traditions that have been built up over almost 300 years of brewing experience. For example, the yeast Miller uses is still the same as that brought over from Germany by Frederick Miller, the founder of the Miller Brewing Company. Coors has developed special strains of two-row barley, and we malt virtually all of the barley ourselves to ensure the highest product control and quality. We also use various hops from farms in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. In addition to the barley we grow ourselves, we use barley grown in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. For more information, check out our How We Brew section.

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Nutrition and Codes

  • HOW DO I TELL IF MY BEER IS STILL FRESH?

    Beer is a food product. Unlike fine wine, it does not age gracefully! Luckily, all MillerCoors beers come with freshness codes that tell you when it's best to drink them. You'll see this code on every bottle and can—and on the carrier it came in, such as a six- or 12-pack. Most MillerCoors products that are packaged in cans or bottles and distributed in the U.S. will stay fresh for about 120 days, at which time the beer should be pulled from shelves and is no longer considered fresh. (The fresh life of most kegs of MillerCoors beers is 45-63 days.) For more information about freshness codes, see the Nutrition and Codes page.

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  • HOW MANY CARBS, CALORIES, SODIUM, IRON, AND PROTEIN ARE IN YOUR BEER?

    MillerCoors has many products and no two are alike. See the Nutrition and Codes page to learn more about what's in your favorite beer.

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  • HOW MUCH FIBER IS IN MILLERCOORS BEER?

    MillerCoors adds no fiber to any of our products. See the Nutrition and Codes page to learn more about what's in your favorite beer.

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  • IS BEER FATTENING?

    Take heart... Beer has no fat and no cholesterol. Most beers have about 13 calories per ounce, compared, for example, to champagne with 25 and chablis with 22. Take a look at the nutritional information for each of our brands. 

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Packaging

  • WHAT IS THE COORS LIGHT COLD ACTIVATED BOTTLE?

    The Coors Light Cold Activated Bottle was introduced in 2007, and takes the mystery out of knowing a beer’s temperature. The label indicates when it’s ready for drinking. Thermal ink on the label changes from white to blue when the beer is as Cold as the Rockies. See the Innovations page for more about our packaging advances.

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  • WHAT IS THE COORS LIGHT PLASTIC BOTTLE COOLER BOX?

    The innovative 18-pack Plastic Bottle Cooler Box is the industry’s first ice-ready bottle package that can keep beer cold. The Plastic Bottle Cooler Box features 16-ounce plastic bottles that can be taken almost anywhere! See the Innovations page for more about our packaging advances.

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  • WHAT IS THE LIGHT FROST BREW LINER CAN?

    The Coors Light Frost Brew Liner locks in the frost brewed taste of "The World's Most Refreshing Beer." The liners themselves are blue and are recognizable through blue rims and pull tabs on the outside. See the Innovations page for more about our packaging advances.

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  • WHY ARE SOME BEER BOTTLES BROWN OR GREEN?

    Bottles colored brown or green help protect the beer from light, which can slowly break down the quality of the beer.  We also use clear bottles--yet another of our company's historic innovations.  Our beers that come in clear glass bottles were brewed with a patented light-stable hops which prevents our beers from becoming "light struck."  See the Innovations page for more about our packaging advances.

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  • WHY DOES MILLERCOORS USE PLASTIC BOTTLES?

    We sell our beer in plastic bottles primarily in the places where glass bottles or aluminum cans may not make sense. So you'll often see Miller or Coors plastic bottles sold in places such as sports and music venues, fairs and festivals, golf courses and beach areas. In addition, MillerCoors plastic bottles are available at some bars, convenience stores and other retail locations, depending on local preferences and requirements.

    Our plastic bottles are made of PET, one of the most recycled plastic resins in the industry today. Multi-layer bottles with structures similar to our new PET bottle are being recycled every day. And our bottles can be recycled with other PET containers and are compatible with most existing community PET recycling programs. Learn more about our waste reduction and recycling efforts.

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Sales & Marketing

  • ARE MILLERCOORS PROMOTIONS OPEN TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES?

    The beer industry adheres to strict guidelines, which designate where we can offer sweepstakes, and even these guidelines change from state to state. If you live outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico, please look for advertising on future promotions where you purchase your beer.

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  • CAN I BUY MILLERCOORS BEER OUTSIDE THE US?

    MillerCoors brands are available in more than 100 countries worldwide.

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  • CAN I GET A PRICE LIST?

    The beer industry operates in a three-tier system. We sell our beers to distributors, who in turn sell them to retailers. The prices of  products can vary from store to store, so the best way to check prices is to visit your local retailer.

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  • DO YOU OWN COORS FIELD?

    We don't own Coors Field, but Coors Brewing Company bought the naming rights to the Colorado Rockies' new home in 1995.

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  • DO YOU OWN MILLER PARK?

    We don't own Miller Park, but Miller Brewing Company bought the naming rights to the Milwaukee Brewers' new home in 1996. In 2006, the Milwaukee Brewers and Miller Brewing Company entered into a seven-year marketing and promotions agreement that carries through the 2012 season.

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  • DOES MILLERCOORS ADVERTISE IN THE GAY COMMUNITY?

    Yes. MillerCoors has had a long and successful history of valuing diversity in all of its dimensions. Our marketing, community involvement, workforce policies and practices consistently demonstrate inclusion, and we do not discriminate against any group or individual.

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  • HOW CAN I LEARN ABOUT THE PRODUCTS THAT ARE ON SALE?

    The beer industry operates in a three-tier system. We sell our beers to distributors, who in turn sell them to retailers. The prices of  products can vary from store to store, so the best way to check prices is to visit your local retailer.

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  • HOW CAN I VIEW YOUR COMMERCIALS?

    You can find some of our latest commercials on the News Center page or on the individual brand sites. Find your favorite brand's site in the Our Beers section of our site. Please note that legal restrictions make it impossible to show all of our ads online.

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  • HOW DO I GET COUPONS FOR BEER?

    MillerCoors does not send out coupons or rebates because many states legally prohibit us from doing so. However, from time to time, various promotions may offer these items and details are made available at retail stores next to our products.

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  • HOW DO I RETURN PRODUCT?

    If you have a product that doesn't taste or look right, please let us know by calling 1-800-645-5376 or 1-800-642-6116.

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  • I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY THOUGHTS ON A COMMERCIAL.

    To share your thoughts with us directly, please visit the Contact Us page.

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  • WHAT ARE YOUR CURRENT PROMOTIONS?

    There are promotions and sweepstakes going on all the time. You can find out about national promotions by visiting your favorite beer's own Web site. To get there, visit the Our Beers page. The best way to find out about the local promotions and sweepstakes that our distributors run is to visit your favorite retailer.

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  • WHO IS THE MILLERCOORS DISTRIBUTOR IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD?

    More than 500 MillerCoors distributors help us get our beer to you across the country. The best way to find yours is to talk to the owner of the bar or store where you buy MillerCoors beer. You can also find the closest local distributor by checking in your local telephone directory under "beer and ale" or "beer and wine."

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  • WHY ARE TAXES ON BEER SO HIGH, AND WILL BEER TAXES HELP CUT DOWN ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND UNDERAGE DRINK

    Excise taxes on beer are among the most regressive taxes today, as they place the greatest burden on lower and middle income consumers. In fact, 52 percent of all beer is bought by families with incomes of $45,000 or less. Additionally, taxes comprise the most expensive ingredient in beer—around 44 percent of the total price. In fact, according to an analysis by Americans for Tax Reform, other consumer goods such as bread and tires are taxed a rate of 31 and 36 percent, respectively. 

    Excise taxes on beer also have a serious impact on jobs and economic development in areas where brewing is an important industry. Estimates by the Beer Institute suggest that the doubling of the federal excise tax on beer in 1991 cost nearly 60,000 jobs in the brewing, wholesaling and retailing industries.

    Some argue that raising beer excise taxes will curb alcohol abuse.  While excise taxes drive down product sales, increases in excise taxes don’t produce the desired effect on curbing abuse. Those who abuse alcohol are rarely affected by price increases. Others suggest that we should raise excise taxes because higher excise taxes will help lower illegal underage drinking. While most teens don’t drink, those who do usually obtain alcohol from their parents, legal drinking age relatives, friends, or strangers, or at retail through the use of false IDs or poor verification checks. Price is usually not a factor in their ability to obtain alcohol.

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  • WHY HAVEN'T I RECEIVED MY REBATE?

    If you have not received a rebate due to you, we're sorry. For customer service on rebate offers for Miller products, please call 1-800-645-5376. For Coors products, call 1-800-642-6116.

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True Responsibility

  • HOW CAN I BE A DESIGNATED DRIVER?

    It’s very simple. A designated driver pledges not to consume alcohol for the duration of an event and agrees to be responsible for providing a safe ride home for his or her group. Check out the True Responsibility section of our site to find out more information about the designated driver programs that we support.

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  • IF I EAT BEFORE I DRINK, WILL IT KEEP ME FROM GETTING DRUNK?

    Eating before drinking won't have an effect. A big healthy meal might slow the rate at which your body absorbs the alcohol, but it won't keep you from getting drunk.  It's best to drink responsibly.

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  • IS MILLERCOORS IN FAVOR OF A LOWER DRINKING AGE?

    Research done by Kelton in 2004 states that 75 percent of parents would keep the legal drinking age at 21 rather than raise or lower it. We support America’s parents and respect and adhere to the laws in place. 

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  • WHAT DOES MILLERCOORS DO ABOUT DRUNK DRIVING?

    MillerCoors and its distributor partners sponsor and provide a number of programs focused on the prevention of drunk driving. For more details, please see the Preventing Drunk Driving section of our site.

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  • WHAT DOES MILLERCOORS DO TO HELP PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING?

    MillerCoors cares deeply about the responsible enjoyment of its products and works actively to prevent illegal underage drinking. Please review our efforts to prevent underage drinking and learn more about how we're working with parents and communities to promote responsibility.

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  • WHY DO I HAVE TO ENTER MY AGE TO GET INTO YOUR WEB SITE?

    You must be of legal drinking age not only to enjoy our great beers but also to visit our Web sites.

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  • WHY DO YOU HAND OUT WRISTBANDS AT CONCERTS?

    The wristband program is one of our tools to limit access of alcohol to those of legal drinking age.

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