This isn’t exactly a MN focused article by BusinessWeek (actually, written by Boston Beer Co.’s Jim Koch), but I recall a few dialogues on MNBeer, other sites and in local watering holes on the topic of hop shortages and some things Boston Beer Co. was doing. It’s an interesting read. I also think it shows that Jim Koch and Boston Beer Co., despite their size and success, still “get it.” My opinion. Anyway, it’s a good piece that will get some more mileage while we’re all knuckle-down at a bar chatting away.
http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/may2008/ca20080521_308953.htm
I just read in the morning paper (Business, Star Trib.) that InBev is planning on buying or taking over Anheuser Busch. Then I read this refeshing piece about Sam Adams. Thanks Jim Koch, you bought youself a ton of goodwill, which is alot better than owning the world.
I dunno. Owning the world has got to have its upside. Good benefits for one.