Samuel Adams Beer was named after Samuel Adams, the person. But there are questions about whether the person shown on the bottle is actually him. Some have pointed out that the picture looks more like Paul Revere.
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Samuel Adams made malt, used in the production of beer.
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Many people brewed their own beer in the 1700s. I don't know whether there is specific documentation on whether Sam Adams actually did so, but is is certainly likely. However, it is most unlikely that except for both being in the Boston area, there is any other connection between today's Sam Adams beer and the Revolutionary war patriot and possible eighteenth century brewmaster.