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Molson Export beer is an ale (i.e. a warm-fermented beer) brewed by Molson at a strength of 5% alcohol by volume. First brewed in 1903, Molson Export is the oldest surviving of the Molson beer brands.
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Name
The beer was named Molson Export because the brewers deemed it of such high quality that it was good enough to be exported and was even better than the imports that were in high demand at the time. In 1955, the boat on the label was chosen to replace the previous anchor and crown logo.
Recipe
Export is made using several varieties of two-row malted barley, an ale yeast strain dating back to the foundation of the Molson Brewery, and Golding and Oregon hops.
Prizes and awards
Advertising campaigns
Launched in 1997, the Jeune depuis 1903 (Young since 1903) campaign in Quebec emphasized the long-standing tradition behind Molson Export. In 2003, as part of this same campaign, Molson Export celebrated its 100th anniversary.
In 2010, Molson Export created a new brand image that again referenced its history, and an advertising campaign that focused on John Molson. A TV spot recounting one of his trans-Atlantic voyages went on-air while an integrated multimedia campaign focused on him was presented in the Bell Centre and online.
Partnerships
Molson Export has been associated with the Canadiens Hockey Club since 1957 and with the Montreal Alouettes Football Club from 1999 to 2013.