Boston Depletions up 24% in Q2 2013

Dear Client: We knew it would be good, but it's still pretty significant: Boston just reported depletion growth of 24% for Q2 and growth of 21% over prior 26-week period. Full-year 2013 depletions growth is now estimated between 17% and 22%, up from the previously communicated 10% to 15% estimate. Jim Koch attributed the record depletions to the Sam Seasonal franchise and Boston Lager [a year or so ago, who woulda thunk?] He cited strong sales execution and wholesaler and