Craft Brewer Program

Samuel Adams and ACCION have partnered to help food, beverage and hospitality small business owners in New England, New York City, Ohio, the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania and craft brewers nationwide with the tools they need to help their businesses succeed.

How does the program work?

What is Speed Coaching?

Through free workshops, Samuel Adams and ACCION employees give top-line guidance, answer questions and help solve small business challenges.

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Meet our Beneficiaries

Meet some of the small business owners who have received loans through the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program.

Meet the business owners

In 1984, Jim Koch started The Boston Beer Company on a shoestring. Jim truly was an underdog. No one had heard of high-quality, full flavored American beer. He believed in his beer, and believed that with a little luck people would try Samuel Adams and come to love it. Against the odds, a movement began, and the American craft beer revolution was born.

Image of Jim Koch

In June 2008, Jim decided that the time was right for us to create a philanthropic program that stems from who we are as a company and provides a real benefit to those we sought to assist. With Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, he is hoping to start a revolution of a different kind, one that champions the great ideas and dreams of other little guys pursuing their passion in the food and beverage industry.

We invite you to explore, support, and experience Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream for yourself.

  • The Boston Shaker
  • Two Hearts Café
  • Karls Sausage Kitchen & European Market
  • Only One Jamaican Restaurant

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