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Founders' Flavors: Craft Beer Honors US History
28 May
Summary
- Four distinct beers are inspired by U.S. founding fathers.
- Recipes draw from historical ingredients like molasses and licorice.
- The collection is available for $17.76.

Samuel Adams is honoring America250 by releasing the Brewer Patriot Collection, a unique lineup of four distinct craft beers. Each brew is inspired by a different U.S. founding father, drawing from historical recipes and ingredients. Master Cicerone Shelley Smith collaborated on the collection, highlighting the authentic use of colonial-era components.
These beers feature distinctive flavors derived from ingredients such as molasses, licorice, and smoked malted barley. For instance, the George Washington Porter includes toffee and cocoa notes, while the James Madison Dark Wheat Ale offers banana and clove from a special yeast. The 1790 Hard Root Beer and Thomas Jefferson-inspired Ginger Honey Ale provide further historical taste experiences.
The Brewer Patriot Collection is currently available for purchase online for $17.76. This initiative offers consumers a unique opportunity to connect with American history through artisanal craft beer, reminiscent of brews that were popular in colonial taverns.