Jim Koch

Part of Boston Beer Co., Inc., Samuel Adams Brewery Co. Ltd. is a leading independent, American craft brewer that helped to launch the craft beer revolution. Samuel Adams is focused on crafting the highest quality beers through innovation and experimentation in the relentless pursuit of better. The flagship brew, Samuel Adams Lager, is named after one of our nation's founding fathers, a revolutionary man of independent and pioneering spirit. The company remains dedicated to elevating and growing the American craft beer industry overall, including providing education and support for entrepreneurs and fellow brewers through its philanthropic program, Brewing the American Dream, which helps others pursue their American dream. The private company was founded by C. James Koch in 1984 when he used a generations-old family recipe to brew beer in his kitchen.