Press Release:

(Boston, MA) – On Wednesday, March 6, Samuel Adams founder and brewer, Jim Koch, will be at the historic Hampshire House, only a few blocks from the Boston Marathon finish line, to tap the first keg of the special Samuel Adams Boston 26.2 Brew. Four-time Boston Marathon Winner, Bill Rodgers, will join Koch along with Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) officials, and members of their official running club, in tapping the first keg as it is delivered from the Boston Brewery.

The Boston Beer Company announced its first-ever partnership with the Boston Athletic Association in 2012 with the release of “Samuel Adams Boston 26.2 Brew” created especially to celebrate one of Boston’s greatest traditions – the Boston Marathon.

The unique brew, which will be available once again this year, has a lighter body and slightly lower alcohol level than many of the beers in the Samuel Adams family of brews, making it appealing to both runners and spectators. “Samuel Adams Boston 26.2 Brew” will be available on draft at race-related events, as well as pubs and restaurants along the Marathon route and around Boston.

The Hampshire House will be the first location to receive the limited-edition brew.

A list of bars and restaurants offering the special Samuel Adams Boston 26.2 Brew will be available on blog.samueladams.com immediately following the event.