Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick Miller when he acquired a small brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the decades, Miller grew to become one of the largest beer producers in the United States, known for its innovative marketing and product development. The brand played a significant role in the beer industry's evolution, particularly with the introduction of the first light beer in 1975, Miller Lite. In 2002, Miller merged with Coors Brewing Company to form MillerCoors, which later became part of Molson Coors Beverage Company.