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The Numbers for Tuesday, November 26: Beer!

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The container size, in gallons, that brewers in Florida are forbidden by law to sell their beer in when customers want to fill their “growlers,” despite being able to sell both larger and smaller containers. While brewers in the state can sell quart and gallon sized containers, half-gallon growlers are considered standard across the rest of the craft beer community. (News Observer)

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The ownership stake Molson Coors has held in MLB’s Colorado Rockies, until now. The Colorado-based beer company announced it will sell its share of the team to Arizona developer Jay Stein. Coors has had an equity ownership in the club since the team’s inception in 1991. The name of the team’s stadium — Coors Field — will stay the same, though. (Sports Business Daily)