Boston Q4 Depletions Slow; Martin Explains it All

Dear Client: The big news for Boston's Q4: Depletions were up only 4% for the last quarter and 7% for the full year, with one less selling day in the fourth quarter and equal selling days for the full year. That's a slightly jarring number, especially with depletions having been up 11% in Q3 and 8% YTD at that quarter's reporting. Another pothole: Depletions were partially offset by not only declines in Boston Lager and Sam Light, but also Brewmaster's