Samuel Adams was one of Boston's most prominent revolutionary leaders. He was known for his ability to harness popular resentment against Parliament's authority to tax the colonies in a productive manner. His role in the origins of the American War of Independence cannot be understated.

Brewery. The Boston Brewery opened in 1987 and it is where every beer was first made, aside from the Boston Lager. There are two other breweries, located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The Boston Brewery is open for public tours and tastings.

I think they actually use Paul Revere, IIRC. The Sam Adams image we use is actually based off of a portrait of him- though it is a similar style to the one used in popular portraits of Paul Revere.

Other interesting Samuel Adams Facts

• Organized first Committee of Correspondence.
• A Founder of "The Sons of Liberty" in November 1765.
• First to propose a Continental Congress.
• Helped write the Articles of Confederation in 1777.
• Opposed ratifying Constitution until the Bill of Rights was added.

Jim Koch named his beer after Samuel Adams because he shared a similar spirit in leading the fight for independence and the opportunity for all Americans to pursue happiness and follow their dreams. Jim left for college believing that for the first time in 150 years the eldest Koch son would turn his back on beer.

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Nearly four decades ago, Jim Koch helped spark a craft beer revolution when he launched Sam Adams. That brand became the centerpiece of Boston Beer, a publicly traded company with $2.1 billion in annual revenues - and has made Koch a billionaire, worth an estimated $1.5 billion, per Forbes.

Jim Koch named his beer after Samuel Adams because he shared a similar spirit in leading the fight for independence and the opportunity for all Americans to pursue happiness and follow their dreams. Jim left for college believing that for the first time in 150 years the eldest Koch son would turn his back on beer.

Definitions of Samuel Adams. American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803) synonyms: Adams, Sam Adams. example of: American Revolutionary leader.

In 1973, historian Richard B. Morris identified seven figures as key Founders, based on what he called the "triple tests" of leadership, longevity, and statesmanship: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington.

After signing The Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, Adams continued to serve in the Continental Congress until 1779. While in the Continental Congress, Adams was one of the primary authors of the Articles of Confederation, the framework creating the United States' first national government.

Samuel Adams, (born September 27 [September 16, Old Style], 1722, Boston, Massachusetts [U.S.] - died October 2, 1803, Boston), politician of the American Revolution, leader of the Massachusetts “radicals,” who was a delegate to the Continental Congress (1774–81) and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Samuel Adams' Background and Early Life Adams was born in Boston on September 27, 1722, to an affluent Puritan family. His father, Samuel Adams Sr., was a prominent local merchant and religious deacon who was also active in local politics. His mother, Mary Adams, was the daughter of a local businessman.

In addition to year-round offerings, Samuel Adams also has four seasonal offerings. The spring seasonal beers are Cold Snap, a Witbier and Escape Route, a Kölsch.

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Between 1768 and 1769, Adams authored over twenty newspaper articles under the pen names "Vindex" and "Candidus." In these articles he railed against the Commissioners of Customs and the standing British Army.