The Boston Beer Company was founded in 1984 by Jim Koch and Rhonda Kallman in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Koch used a generations-old family recipe to brew the company's flagship beer, Samuel Adams Boston Lager, marking the beginning of one of the most influential craft brewing stories in American history. Listed on the NYSE under the ticker SAM, the company has grown into one of the largest American-owned breweries and is widely regarded as a pioneer of the modern craft beer movement in the United States. The Boston Beer Company's portfolio spans a remarkable range of beer styles and beyond. Under the Samuel Adams umbrella alone, the brewery produces more than 60 beer styles, from classic lagers and pale ales to seasonal releases and experimental brews. Over the decades, the company expanded its portfolio significantly, adding brands such as Angry Orchard hard cider, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Hard Mountain Dew. In 2019, the company merged with Dogfish Head Brewery, bringing one of America's most creative and boundary-pushing craft breweries into the fold. The Boston Beer Company's brewery in Boston welcomes visitors with guided tours and tastings, offering a firsthand look at its brewing heritage. In 2024, the company celebrated its 40th anniversary, reflecting on four decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and a lasting impact on the American craft beer landscape.