Let craft beer pioneer Sam Calagione take you through his epicurean experiments, mishaps, and breakthroughs, from his days as a one-man “delivery guy/salesman/president/brewer” to his life today traversing the world, collaborating with everyone from Mario Batali and Sony Music execs to villagers in Peru. Whatever he is brewing, Sam never loses sight of the Dogfish Head mission: stay “off-center.” *A tasting of four beers and cheeses may be added for a more interactive experience.
Dogfish Head Brewery has earned its reputation for brewing extreme, exotic, extraordinary beers by bucking the norms and daring to try new methods and ingredients. Some of these “new methods” are ancient, such as a 9000-year-old recipe from the Zhou Dynasty. Sam discusses “Ancient Ales,” a program at Dogfish Head that recreates ancient brewing techniques and recipes for modern beer drinkers. Sam tells tales of gathering yeast in the shadow of the pyramids for Ta Henket, discovering the molecular evidence found in a Turkish tomb that led to Midas Touch, and learning why Egyptian pyramid builders were paid in beer. Explore history one pint at a time.
Sam never met a true beer craftsman he didn’t like. He travels the country meeting with other craft brewers, collaborating, tasting -• sharing new ideas, ingredients, and techniques. This “colla-beer-ation” is one keystone to the extraordinary business success of Dogfish Head. Let Sam wow your audience with his tales of collaboration with Google, Sam Adams, Eataly, Ace Hotel, Askinosie Chocolate, Kambachu tea farmers, third generation maple syrup farmers, and other small businesses across America – and the lessons these experiences hold for enterprising marketers. It’s an inspiring business model that can be applied across many markets.
Through lively anecdotes, Sam outlines his nontraditional strategies and the benefit of keeping his business small and artisanal -• despite an increasing demand for product. He discusses how to protect a homegrown product; how to manage sustainable growth, risk and marketplace competition; how he finds inspiration and solutions in unlikely places. Sam also shares his passion for fostering a distinct culture among employees and customers, bringing to life his entrepreneurial philosophy and leadership style. His personal, often humorous stories illustrate his journey and the rise of one of the fastest-growing breweries in the country. It’s an experience that appeals to entrepreneurs and beer enthusiasts alike.
Sam Calagione is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Old Beer & Stinky Cheese: The Culinary Adventures of an Entrepreneur, Ancient Ales: Beer Throughout History, Collaborate with your Competition and Off-Centered Business: An Evening with Sam Calagione. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sam Calagione for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Sam Calagione generally travels from Milton, DE, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeffrey Hollender, Marcus Lemonis, Eric Lefkofsky, Mark Bowles and Mark Cuban. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sam Calagione for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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