Boston Tea Party

Boston Beer Company achieved a big 14% increase in shipment volume in the fourth quarter along with 6% STR growth, driven by the Sam Adams brand family and Twisted Tea brands. Boston Beer grew STRs 5% in 2005. "We believe that [the year-old Take Pride in your Beer ads] has contributed to our depletion growth," said founder Jim Koch. There was also some distributor inventory build. "We are encouraged by the continued health o the craft beer category, and we