Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 5, 2008, Molson Coors Brewing Company issued a press release setting forth its earnings for the fiscal third quarter ending September 28, 2008. A copy of its press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release disseminated November 5, 2008 Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY

Date: November 5, 2008 By: /s/ William G. Waters William G. Waters Vice President and Global Controller

(Chief Accounting Officer)

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