A&S Update

Dear Client: Last week we shared Caroline Levy's bet on the hit-making potential of Boston Beer subsidiary Alchemy & Science, with its strategically placed breweries. Certainly Boston is betting on it: As of its Q1 report, the brewer plans to invest up to $7 million in A&S brands this year, and up to $9 million on its capex. We checked in with A&S mastermind Alan Newman for the latest on the company's mid-year trends. SHANDY STATS. We've known there's tremendous