Jim Koch is better known as the man behind the beer. His Boston Beer Company, the maker of Samuel Adams, now sells two million barrels of lager around the world every year. He shares his recipe for entrepreneurial success since making his first batch of beer back in 1984.
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Learning from the Pros: Jim Koch
Published: July 16, 2010
Updated: July 12, 2023
Summary
Jim Koch is better known as the man behind the beer. His Boston Beer Company, the maker of Samuel Adams, now sells two million barrels of la