LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new beverage is joining the Coca-Cola family, and it's loaded with energy.

The soda giant announced that it is buying a 17-percent stake in Monster. The company also says it will swap ownership of some other brands.

Coca-Cola will give Monster its energy drink brands like "Nos" and "Full Throttle."

Monster's non-energy drinks will also be part of Coca-Cola's brand.

The deal between the two drink companies has been in the works for some time now.

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