Jim Koch CEO Boston Beer Co., The Net Gourmet & Mrs. Net Gourmet

A short time ago, I attended a beer dinner hosted by Jim Koch (founder and company chairman of The Boston Beer Company brewer of Sam Adams), myself “The Net Gourmet”, and my wife (“Mrs. Net Gourmet”) .

If you ever have the opportunity to attend a beer dinner, I would strongly encourage it. Typically a beer dinner is hosted by a craft or microbrew beer company at a local restaurant. The chef usually creates 4 or 5 different courses that will compliment 4 or 5 different beers brewed by that company. At the beginning of each course, a representative of the brewer gives a short explanation of the beer you are having with that course, how it was brewed, type of beer, etc.

Not often does the owner of the company, like Jim Koch, attend a small gathering like this. It just so happened he was in town for some other matter. We were very surprised to see him there!

You must have a small local brewery near you. Give them a call and find out if they are hosting any beer dinners. They are great fun.

Questions about beer?

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