Boston Q3 Depletions up 21%

Dear Client: Boston has just reported Q3 results for period ended September 27. Depletions were up 21% (following blockbuster Q2 depletions growth of 23% and even higher than that in Q1). That brings YTD depletions growth up 25%. Core shipment volume was approximately 1.2 million barrels in Q3, up 23%. YTD core shipment volumes hit about 3.1 million barrels, up 26%. Boston Beer founder Jim Koch commented that the brewer had a smooth transition from Samuel Adams Summer Ale to