America may have been founded by beer lovers--Massachusetts governor Samuel Adams came from a brewing family, and Ben Franklin famously loved to tipple--but for ages domestic brews were considered watery, weak and near undrinkable.

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"It took me an hour and a half to find a coffee this morning, " Daniel Miller, a financier from New York, said as he wandered the desolate plaza beside a statue of patriot Samuel Adams.

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It was called Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and came from a recipe first brewed in 1870 by the great-great-grandfather of management consultant turned brewing entrepreneur Jim Koch.

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Here, Samuel Adams isn't just the name of a popular beer.

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Before the ceremony, stars including Clooney, Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper braved a chilly rain that turned to snow outside the Royal Opera House.

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After 20 minutes, nice play on the wing by Collin Samuel saw the ball eventually fall to Jamie Adams, but the Saints midfielder hastily fresh-aired his shot and a decent chance was gone.

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