Jim Koch
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Jim Koch Net Worth

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Jim Koch, the founder of Samuel Adams beer, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1949. He attended Harvard University and became a consultant after graduating. In 1984, he decided to pursue his family's brewing tradition and created a beer based on a recipe from his great-great grandfather. His business, Boston Beer, has grown to become a major success, with 2013 revenues of $794 million and selling beer in all 50 states and 20 foreign countries.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day May 27, 1949
Birth Place United States
Age 74 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Alma mater Harvard University
Known for co-founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company
Spouse(s) Cynthia Fisher

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Billion (2024)

Jim Koch, widely recognized as a prominent figure in the food and beverage industry in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 billion by 2024. As the co-founder and chairman of The Boston Beer Company, Jim Koch has led the company to remarkable success, becoming one of the largest craft beer manufacturers in the United States. With his innovative and entrepreneurial approach, Koch has revolutionized the beer industry, particularly with the introduction of the popular Samuel Adams brand. His astute business acumen and unwavering commitment to quality have not only propelled him to great financial success but also cemented his status as a respected and influential figure in the world of food and beverage.

2014 $1 Billion
2015 $1.3 Billion
2018 $1.3 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1984

He is a former consultant with The Boston Consulting Group. He was formerly an Outward Bound instructor. In 1984, Koch co-founded the Boston Beer Company, the producers of Samuel Adams beer.

2016

In spring 2016, Koch published Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two.

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