Human Resources,

I am thrilled about the possibility of working at Samuel Adams/Boston Beer Company. I am a avid drinker of quality beer and Sam Adams enthusiast. I am certainly an amateur when it comes to understanding the intricacies of beer brewing, but have gained a basic knowledge through the internet (e.g. ratebeer.com, beeradvocate.com), beer experts, and tasting experience. I have had the privilege of thoroughly enjoying most of the beers Sam Adams has to offer, so I can say that it is quite easy to promote such a fine product.

Although my field of expertise is theology and theological books, I have been able to have success in selling theological titles because of my personal interest in the subject. I do believe that I would be able to have the same level of success if given the chance to help sell Sam Adams. I believe my experience in Customer Service will be an asset to the company, and in keeping with the company emphasis on quality.

There are so few places in life where one can work for a business that they are passion about. I would love the opportunity be at such a place.

Please consider me in your search for a Consumer Relationships Representative.

Sincerely,

David Herring

Last night Kalila and I met with Paul my pastor and Danny O to discuss our future involvement with our church, King of Grace. We met at The Tap in downtown Haverhill and we had a great time. We were able to explain some of the intricacies our what we are working through for the immediate future. I think I walked away very encouraged about the future, even though there seems to be a lot of uncertainly with regards to my ministry/work prospects. The tentative plan has us in the area for the next 2-3 years so Kalila can finish us her Anthropology degree from UMass Boston and I can get a Th.M. at Gordon-Conwell. Last night, much like the barley and hops at The Tap, ideas for involvement were brewing in my head. We did not committ the “sin of light beer” (per the chapter title in The Radical Reformission) last night either, we enjoyed Uncle Willie’s Amber Ale. Kalila and I are also thinking about the prospect of moving to the Haverhill/Methuen area also, since we are 45 minutes from the church area. Our meeting certainly rejuvinated my desire to further fellowship with our body of believers.

Picked up some goodies at Kappy’s Thursday night. Among them were Ayinger Celebrator Double Bock, Sam Adams Black Lager, Sam Adams Chocolate Bock, and Sam Adams Triple Bock. I had arleady indulged in the Black Lager and Celebrator Double Bock before, but the Chocolate and Triple Bocks were exitedly new to me. Last night my old roommate came over and we did a tasting of the two. And all I have to say is that Samuel Adams is by far the finest brewelry in the western hemisphere.

The Triple Bock I have never tasted the likes of. It comes in an 8 oz. blue bottle and it’s corked. It smells like worcestershire sauce and has no carbonation. I was told by Dr. James to let it sit for a while and that he knows of no one who has enjoyed drinking an entire bottle. This beer is definitely for those who are hardcore. We each only had one or two sips. Maybe that’s why it come with a cork, so you can put it back on after a sip every few months. I think I’m going to let it sit for a long time. If it is no longer good for normal consumption, than it will make a great maranade or for a good beer bread.

The Chocolate Bock was beautiful. It was very similar to the Double Bock that Sam Adams does in the winter. I included the commercial description from Sam Adams below:

For centuries, the worlds finest brewers have created rich, complex dark beers known as bocks. The best bocks, like Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock, display many layers of luxurious flavors. For our bock, only hand selected hops from the worlds oldest growing area are combined with a complex selection of carefully roasted malts and a centuries old brewing process. Finally, the beer is slowly aged on a bed of rich chocolate that is especially blended by the master chocolatiers at Scharffen Berger Chocolate. This aging on special chocolate creates a flavor like no other. I hope you enjoy sharing the unique drinking expierence of this Limited Edition Brew.

Very delicious, and perfect with a mild cigar. The only problem is that it is $15.00 for a 25 oz. bottle, so it is only for occasions.

Other beers I have tried lately: Chimay Bleu, Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, and Shipyard Brown Ale. The Chimay Bleu is an extremely sophisticated brew that seems to have tons of character. Don’t know if I’d drink it on a normal basis. The Old Rasputin is as bitter as they come. We mixed the Old Pasputin with an ale and it was great. The Shipyard Brown Ale was a very good beer. I need to find it around here some where.

Found two good sites for rating beer through Dr. James and my friend Brian:

http://www.ratebeer.com
http://www.beeradvocate.com