Boston Q3: Strong Depletions, Discourse on Seasonals

November 1, 2011 Boston Q3: Strong Depletions, Discourse on SeasonalsDear Client: Big news. Boston Beer reported a third quarter depletions increase of 11% for Q3 and and 8% YTD, for which Jim Koch 'n' Co. sang the praises of Oktoberfest, which stole a bit of thunder from Lager, but only this quarter. They're also planning a new spring seasonal. The good news had resulted in net income of $16.3 for Q3, up $850,000 over YA but offset by big promo