Coors beer is an iconic American lager brand produced by the Molson Coors Beverage Company, headquartered in Chicago and Montreal. Known for its Rocky Mountain brewing roots in Golden, Colorado, since 1873, the flagship products include Coors Light (4.2% ABV) and Coors Banquet (5% ABV), characterized by a crisp, refreshing taste.

Key Aspects of Coors Beer:

• Alcohol Content & Types:
  • Coors Light: 4.2% ABV, a light lager with 102 calories and 5g of carbs per 12 oz.
  • Coors Banquet (Original): 5% ABV, a golden lager, historically known as "the Banquet beer".

Ownership: The brand is owned by the Molson Coors Beverage Company, a Canadian-American multinational entity formed by the 2005 merger of Molson and Coors.

Brewing Location: The primary brewery is the world's largest single-site brewery, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado.

Tasting Notes:

• Coors Light: Crisp, balanced, and inoffensive with a light body.
• Coors Banquet: A brisk, satisfying, and slightly sweet flavor with hints of freshly baked bread, banana, and pear.

History: Coors was founded by Adolph Coors in 1873 and was once notoriously unavailable east of the Mississippi River, creating a significant black market.