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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2001

OR

[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from..........to..........

Commission file number: 1-14092

THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MASSACHUSETTS 04-3284048
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)

75 Arlington Street, Boston, Massachusetts
(Address of principal executive offices)
02116
(Zip Code)

(617) 368-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes X No ____
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Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as
of May 3, 2001:

Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value 12,336,519
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value 4,107,355
(Title of each class) (Number of shares)

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THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT

MARCH 31, 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
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Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 2001 and December 30, 2000 3

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2001 and
March 25, 2000 4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2001 and
March 25, 2000 5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-7

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 8-10

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings 11

Item 2. Changes in Securities 11

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 11

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of
Security Holders 11

Item 5. Other Information 11

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 11-14

SIGNATURES 15
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THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)

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March 31, December 30,
2001 2000
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,114 $ 6,256
Short-term investments 34,247 28,858
Accounts receivable, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of
$625 as of March 31, 2001 and December 30, 2000 17,355 12,593
Inventories
14,578 15,739
Prepaid expenses 809 1,619
Deferred income taxes 2,415 2,415
Other current assets 776 927
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Total current assets 71,294 68,407

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
$25,892 and $24,906, respectively 26,435 27,047
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization $41 and $16 as of
March 31, 2001 and December 30, 2000, respectively 1,452 1,477
Other assets 1,514 1,671
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Total assets $ 100,695 $ 98,602
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 5,816 $ 6,506
Accrued expenses 15,323 13,940
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Total current liabilities 21,139 20,446

Long-term deferred taxes 1,833 1,833
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Other long-term liabilities 2,313 2,634
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Stockholders' Equity:
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value;
22,700,000 shares authorized; 16,483,052 and 16,458,857 issued
and outstanding as of March 31, 2001 and
December 30, 2000, respectively 165 165
Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value; 4,200,000 shares
authorized; 4,107,355 issued and outstanding 41 41
Additional paid-in-capital 57,057 56,859
Unearned compensation (173) (156)
Unrealized gain on short-term investments 30 --
Retained earnings 51,263 47,814
Less: Treasury Stock
4,121,850 and 3,906,700 shares as of March 31, 2001
December 30, 2000, respectively at cost (32,973) (31,034)
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Total stockholders' equity 75,410 73,689
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 100,695 $ 98,602
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
consolidated financial statements

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THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three months ended
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March 31 March 25
2001 2000
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Sales $46,218 $49,276
Less excise taxes 4,542 5,019
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Net sales 41,676 44,257
Cost of sales 17,437 19,615
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Gross profit 24,239 24,642

Operating expenses:
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses 15,207 16,140
General and administrative expenses 3,727 2,983
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Total operating expenses 18,934 19,123
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Operating income 5,305 5,519
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Other income (expense):
Interest income, net 477 514
Other income 87 128
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Total other income 564 642
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Income before provision for income taxes 5,869 6,161
Provision for income taxes 2,420 2,588
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Net income $ 3,449 $ 3,573
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Earnings per common share--basic $ 0.21 $ 0.19
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Earnings per common share--diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.19
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Weighted average number of common shares--basic 16,485 18,859
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Weighted average number of common shares--diluted 16,579 18,905
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
consolidated financial statements

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THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

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Three months ended
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March 31, March 25,
2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 3,449 $ 3,573
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,621 1,477
Gain on disposal of fixed assets (50) (89)
Stock option compensation expense 18 20
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (4,603) (2,749)
Inventory 1,161 (220)
Prepaid expenses 810 1,564
Other current assets 125 (15)
Other assets (8) (13)
Accounts payable (690) (1,469)
Accrued expenses 1,383 1,266
Other long-term liabilities (185) (423)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 3,031 2,922
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Cash flows for investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (952) (1,515)
Maturities of short-term investments 6,040 16,500
Purchases of short-term investments (11,399) (13,331)
Proceeds on disposal of fixed assets 50 222
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (6,261) 1,876
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchase of treasury stock (1,939) (5,801)
Net proceeds from sale of Investment Shares 27 15
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,912) (5,786)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (5,142) (988)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6,256 5,346
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,114 $ 4,358
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid $ -- $ --
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Income taxes paid $ 313 $ 205
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the
consolidated financial statements

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THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is engaged in
the business of brewing and selling malt beverages and cider products throughout
the United States and in selected international markets. The accompanying
consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2001 and the results of its
consolidated operations and consolidated cash flows for the quarter ended March
31, 2001 and March 25, 2000 have been prepared by the Company, without audit, in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required for complete financial statements by generally accepted
accounting principles and should be read in conjunction with the audited
financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 30, 2000.

Management's Opinion
In the opinion of the Company's management, the Company's unaudited consolidated
financial position as of March 31, 2001 and the results of its consolidated
operations and consolidated cash flows for the interim periods ended March 31,
2001 and March 25, 2000, reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal and
recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the results of the interim
periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods presented are
not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

B. SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

The Company's investments in debt securities, which typically mature in one year
or less, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The
Company has the positive intent and ability to hold these securities until
maturity. The aggregate fair value at March 31, 2001 and December 30, 2000 was
$8.4 million and $9.4 million, respectively, for investments in US government
obligations and corporate debt.

Available-for-sale investments consisted of investments in mutual funds backed
by United States government securities having a cost of $25.8 million and $19.5
million, as of March 31, 2001 and December 30, 2000, respectively.
Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value in investments on the
balance sheet, with the change in fair value during the period excluded from
earnings and recorded net of tax as a component of other comprehensive income.

The Company recorded unrealized gains of approximately $30,000 and $0 on
available-for-sale securities as of March 31, 2001 and March 25, 2000. There
were no realized gains or losses recoded during the period ended March 31, 2001
and March 25, 2000.

C. INVENTORIES

Inventories, which consist principally of hops, brewery materials and packaging,
are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out (FIFO)
basis, or market.

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

March 31, December 30,
2001 2000
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Raw materials, principally hops $ 12,802 $ 14,076
Work in process 733 787
Finished goods 1,043 876
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$ 14,578 $ 15,739
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D. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 128 (in
thousands, except per share data):

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THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

D. EARNINGS PER SHARE (continued)
For the three months ended
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March 31, March 25,
2001 2000
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Net income $ 3,449 $ 3,573
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Shares used in earnings per common share - basic 16,485 18,859
Dilutive effect of common equivalent shares 94 46
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Shares used in earnings per common share - diluted 16,579 18,905

Earnings per common share - basic $ 0.21 $ 0.19
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Earnings per common share - diluted $ 0.21 $ 0.19
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E. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income calculated in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 130 is as follows (in thousands):

For the three months ended
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March 31, March 25,
2001 2000
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Net income $ 3,449 $ 3,573
Plus: unrealized gain on
available-for-sale securities 30 -
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Comprehensive income $ 3,479 $ 3,573
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Accumulated other comprehensive income calculated in accordance with Statement
of Financial Accounting Standard No. 130 is as follows (in thousands):

For the three months ended
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March 31, March 25,
2001 2000
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Beginning Balance $ - $ -
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale-securities 30 -
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Ending balance $ 30 $ -
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Item 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion of the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company for the three-month period ended March 31, 2001 as
compared to the three-month period ended March 25, 2000. This discussion should
be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Consolidated Financial Statements
of the Company and Notes thereto included in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 30, 2000.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2001 compared to Three Months Ended March 25, 2000

For purposes of this discussion, Boston Beer's "core brands" include all
products sold under Samuel Adams(R), Oregon Original(TM), HardCore(R) or Twisted
Tea(TM) trademarks. "Core brands" do not include the products brewed at the
Cincinnati Brewery under contract arrangements for third parties. Volume
produced under contract arrangements is referred to below as "non-core
products". Boston Beer's flagship brand is Samuel Adams Boston Lager(R) ("Boston
Lager").

Net sales. Net sales decreased by $2.6 million or 5.8% to $41.7 million for the
three months ended March 31, 2001 from $44.3 million for the three months ended
March 25, 2000. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in volume of Boston
Beer's core brands which was partially offset by increases in selling prices.

Volume. Total volume decreased by 6.9% to 270,000 barrels in the three months
ended March 31, 2001 from 290,000 barrels in the three months ended March 25,
2000. Core brands decreased by 6.8% to 260,000 barrels for the quarter ended
March 31, 2001 from 279,000 barrels for the quarter ended March 25, 2000. The
decrease in core brands is primarily due to decreases in Boston Lager and year
round products.

Selling Price. The selling price per barrel increased approximately 1.2% to
$154.36 per barrel for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. This increase is due to
price increases that were partially offset by changes in the packaging mix. The
ratio of kegs to bottles increased, with kegs representing 32.0% of total
shipments in the three months ended March 31, 2001 as compared to 28.8% for the
same period last year.

Significant changes in the packaging mix would have a material effect on sales.
The Company packages its core brands in kegs and bottles. Assuming the same
level of production, a shift in the mix to kegs from bottles would effectively
decrease revenue per barrel, as the selling price per equivalent barrel is lower
for kegs than for bottles.

Gross Profit. Gross profit was 58.2% as a percentage of net sales or $89.78 per
barrel for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, as compared to 55.7% and $84.96 for
the quarter ended March 25, 2000. The increase was primarily due to price
increases, packaging mix changes and decreases in cost of goods sold.

Cost of sales decreased by $3.04 per barrel to 41.8% as a percentage of net
sales or $64.59 per barrel for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, as compared to
44.3% as a percentage of net sales or $67.63 per barrel for the quarter ended
March 25, 2000. This is primarily due to packaging mix changes and lower hop
related costs such as contract cancellations and reserves for excess inventory
on hand. See Hop Purchase Commitments for further discussion on potential future
losses relating to hops.

Significant changes in the packaging mix would also have a material effect on
gross profit. Assuming the same level of production, a shift in the mix to kegs
from bottles would effectively decrease gross profit sold per barrel, as the
gross profit per equivalent barrel is lower for kegs than for bottles.

Advertising, promotional and selling. As a percentage of net sales, advertising,
promotional and selling expenses were 36.5% for both the three months ended
March 31, 2001 and March 25, 2000. Advertising, promotional and selling expenses
decreased by $933,000 or 5.8% to $15.2 million for the three months ended March
31, 2001, compared to $16.1 million for the three months ended March 25, 2000.
This decrease is primarily due to a delay in media spending.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased by
24.9% or $744,000 to $3.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 as
compared to the same period last year. The increase was primarily due to
increases in legal expenses, salaries and benefits and consulting costs.

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Item 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (continued)

Interest income, net. Interest income decreased by 7.2% to $477,000 due to a
decrease in average cash and short-term investments to approximately $35.3
million during the first quarter 2001 from $42.3 million during the first
quarter 2000. The decline of cash and short-term investments was primarily due
to the repurchase of Company shares under a repurchase program discussed below
in "Liquidity and Capital Resources."

Other income. Other income (expense), net decreased by $41,000 to $87,000 for
the three months ended March 31, 2001 from $128,000 for same period last year
primarily due to a reduction in the disposal of fixed assets which previously
generated gains.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Company's financial condition continued to be strong during the first quarter of
2001 as cash and short-term investments increased slightly to $35.4 million as
of March 31, 2001 from $35.1 million as of December 30, 2000. For the three
months ended March 31, 2001, cash provided by operating activities of $3.0
million offset cash used in financing activities of $1.9 million and purchases
of property, plant and equipment of $952,000.

During the first quarter of 2001, the Company repurchased 215,000 shares of its
outstanding Class A Common Stock at an aggregate cost of $1.9 million under its
stock repurchase program. Under this program, the Company has repurchased a
total of 4.1 million shares at an aggregate cost of $33.0 million as of March
30, 2001. Effective April 17, 2001, the Board of Directors increased the
aggregate expenditure limitation on the Company's stock repurchase program by
$5.0 million to $40.0 million.

With working capital of $50.2 million and $45.0 million in unused bank lines of
credit as of March 31, 2001, the Company believes that its existing resources
should be sufficient to meet the Company's short-term and long-term operating
and capital requirements.

THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF KNOWN FACTS, COMMITMENTS, EVENTS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Hops Purchase Commitments
The Company utilizes several varieties of hops in the production of its
products. To ensure adequate supplies of these varieties, the Company entered
into advanced multi-year purchase commitments based on forecasted future hop
requirements among other factors. The Company now believes that it's actual
future requirements will be significantly lower than the original forecast on
which its existing purchase commitments was based. Factors affecting the current
forecast of requirements include: the slow down of sales growth during the
1990's, the discontinuation of certain beer styles, and the improved utilization
of hops in production due to process improvements and higher brewing utility
values of recent hop crops.

Since the late 1990's there has also been a decline in the market prices of
hops. This decline is estimated to be 20% to 80% of the Company's historical
costs, depending on hop variety. The decline in market price is due to an
oversupply of certain varieties and changes in foreign exchange rates and
appears to be non-temporary in nature. The decline in market price significantly
challenges the Company's ability to reduce its excess inventories through
disposal of hop inventories and purchase commitments at reasonable penalties.

Generally accepted accounting principles require the Company to reserve for
losses related to excess inventory and purchase commitments by estimating the
range of potential losses and, because no amount within this range represents a
better estimate of the loss than any other, recording a reserve at the lower
value of the range. As of March 31, 2001, the Company estimates this range of
loss to be $1.9 million to $5.4 million. During the quarters ending March 31,
2001 and March 25, 2000, the Company recorded charges of $0 and $397,000,
respectively, for inventory reserves and cancellation fees associated with
excess hops inventories and purchase commitments.

Generally accepted accounting principles preclude the Company from recording a
lower of cost or market reserve for the decline in hops market prices because
the Company can still recover its cost through the sale of the finished product.
As of March 31, 2001 the Company estimates the difference between the market
value and book value of the hop inventory and the hop purchase commitments is
approximately $9.8 million.

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The Company continues to manage inventory levels and purchase commitments in an
effort to maximize the utilization of hops on hand and under commitment. To the
extent management decides to cancel hops purchase commitments in the future, or
sell existing excess hops inventory, it is anticipated that significant losses
would be recorded at that time.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Since December 30, 2000, there have been no significant changes in the Company's
exposures to interest rate or foreign currency rate fluctuations. The Company
currently does not enter into derivatives or other market risk sensitive
instruments for the purpose of hedging or for trading purposes.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

In this Form 10-Q and in other documents incorporated herein, as well as in oral
statements made by the Company, statements that are prefaced with the words
"may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "continue," "estimate," "project,"
"intend," "designed" and similar expressions, are intended to identify
forward-looking statements regarding events, conditions, and financial trends
that may affect the Company's future plans of operations, business strategy,
results of operations and financial position. These statements are based on the
Company's current expectations and estimates as to prospective events and
circumstances about which the Company can give no firm assurance. Further, any
forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is
made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date factor that may
emerge, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of
actual future financial condition or results. These forward-looking statements,
like any forward-looking statements, involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or unanticipated.
Such risks and uncertainties include the factors set forth below in addition to
the other information set forth in this Form 10-Q.

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PART II.          OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


Two complaints were filed against the Company in 2000 relating
to its use of the word "BoDean's" in connection with its
BoDean's Twisted Tea product. Both complainants sought damages
in an unspecified amount. One of the lawsuits has been
settled. The Company is in negotiations with the plaintiff in
the other lawsuit and currently anticipates the settlement of
that lawsuit. The Company does not believe either suit, or the
two suits in combination, will have a materially adverse
impact on the results of operation, cash flow or financial
position of the Company.

The Company is party to certain claims and litigation in the
ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe any
of these proceedings will, individually or in the aggregate,
have a material adverse effect upon its financial condition or
results of operations.

Item 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

Not Applicable

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not Applicable

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not Applicable

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not Applicable

Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Title
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3.1 Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, dated
June 2, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.5 to the Company's Form 10-Q filed on August 10,
1998).

3.2 Restated Articles of Organization of the Company,
dated July 21, 1998 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.6 to the Company's Form 10-Q filed on
August 10, 1998).

4.1 Form of Class A Common Stock Certificate
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Company's Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

10.1 Revolving Credit Agreement between Fleet Bank of
Massachusetts, N.A. and Boston Beer Company Limited
Partnership (the "Partnership"), dated as of May 2,
1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-96162).

10.2 Loan Security and Trust Agreement, dated October 1,
1987, among Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency,
the Partnership and The First National Bank of
Boston, as Trustee, as amended (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's
Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

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Exhibit No.                      Title
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10.3 Deferred Compensation Agreement between the
Partnership and Alfred W. Rossow, Jr., effective
December 1, 1992 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Registration Statement
No. 33-96162).


10.4 The Boston Beer Company, Inc. Employee Equity
Incentive Plan, as adopted effective November 20,
1995 and amended effective February 23, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Company's Registration Statement No. 333-1798).

10.5 Form of Employment Agreement between the Partnership
and employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.5 to the Company's Registration Statement No.
33-96162).

10.6 Services Agreement between The Boston Beer Company,
Inc. and Chemical Mellon Shareholder Services, dated
as of October 27, 1995 (incorporated by reference to
the Company's Form 10-K, filed on April 1, 1996).

10.7 Form of Indemnification Agreement between the
Partnership and certain employees and Advisory
Committee members (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Registration Statement
No. 33-96162).

10.8 Stockholder Rights Agreement, dated as of December,
1995, among The Boston Beer Company, Inc. and the
initial Stockholders (incorporated by reference to
the Company's Form 10-K, filed on April 1, 1996).


+10.10 Agreement between Boston Brewing Company, Inc. and
The Stroh Brewery Company, dated as of January 31,
1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to
the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

+10.11 Agreement between Boston Brewing Company, Inc. and
the Genesee Brewing Company, dated as of July 25,
1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to
the Company's Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

+10.12 Amended and Restated Agreement between Pittsburgh
Brewing Company and Boston Brewing Company, Inc.
dated as of February 28, 1989 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's
Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

10.13 Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement between
Pittsburgh Brewing Company, Boston Brewing Company,
Inc., and G. Heileman Brewing Company, Inc., dated
December 13, 1989 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Registration Statement
No. 33-96162).

+10.14 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement
between Pittsburgh Brewing Company and Boston Brewing
Company, Inc. dated as of August 3, 1992
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the
Company's Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

+10.15 Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement
between Pittsburgh Brewing Company and Boston Brewing
Company, Inc. dated December 1,1994 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's
Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

10.16 Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement
between Pittsburgh Brewing Company and Boston Brewing
Company, Inc. dated as of April 7,1995 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's
Registration Statement No. 33-96162).

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Exhibit No.                      Title
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+10.17 Letter Agreement between Boston Beer Company Limited
Partnership and Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the
Company's Registration Statement No. 33-96162).

10.18 Services Agreement and Fee Schedule of Mellon Bank,
N.A. Escrow Agent Services for The Boston Beer
Company, Inc. dated as of October 27, 1995
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the
Company's Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

10.19 Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement between Fleet
Bank of Massachusetts, N.A. and the Partnership
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the
Company's Registration Statement No. 33-96164).

10.20 1996 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors
(incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
10-K, filed on March 27, 1998).

+10.21 Production Agreement between The Stroh Brewery
Company and Boston Beer Company Limited Partnership,
dated January 14, 1997 (incorporated by reference to
the Company's Form 10-K, filed on March 27, 1998).

+10.22 Letter Agreement between The Stroh Brewery Company
and Boston Beer Company Limited Partnership, dated
January 14, 1997 (incorporated by reference to the
Company's Form 10-K, filed on March 27, 1998).

+10.23 Agreement between Boston Beer Company Limited
Partnership and The Schoenling Brewing Company, dated
May 22, 1996 (incorporated by reference to the
Company's Form 10-K, filed on March 27, 1998).

10.24 Revolving Credit Agreement between Fleet Bank of
Massachusetts, N.A. and The Boston Beer Company,
Inc., dated as of March 21, 1997 (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 10-Q, filed on May
12, 1997).

+10.25 Amended and Restated Agreement between Boston Brewing
Company, Inc. and the Genesee Brewing Company, Inc.
dated April 30, 1997 (incorporated by reference to
the Company's Form 10-Q, filed on August 11, 1997).

+10.26 Fifth Amendment, dated December 31, 1997, to Amended
and Restated Agreement between Pittsburgh Brewing
Company and Boston Brewing Company, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
10-K, filed on March 27, 1998).

10.27 Extension letters, dated August 19, 1997, November
19, 1997, December 19, 1997, January 22, 1998,
February 25, 1998 and March 11, 1998 between The
Stroh Brewery Company and Boston Brewing Company,
Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
10-K, filed on March 27, 1998).

+10.28 Employee Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and
effective on December 19, 1997 (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 10-K, filed on March
27, 1998).

+10.29 1996 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as
amended and effective on December 19, 1997
(incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
10-K, filed March 27, 1998).

+10.30 Glass Supply Agreement between The Boston Beer
Company and Owens' Brockway Glass Container Inc.,
dated April 30, 1998 (incorporated by reference to
the Company's Form 10-Q, filed on August 10, 1998).

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10.31 Extension letters, dated April 13, 1998, April 27,
1998, June 11, 1998, June 25, 1998 and July 20, 1998
between The Stroh Brewery Company and Boston Brewing
Company, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the
Company's Form 10-Q, filed on August 10, 1998).

+10.33 Amended and Restated Production Agreement between The
Stroh Brewery Company and Boston Beer Company Limited
Partnership, dated November 1, 1998 (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 10-K, filed on March
25, 1999).

10.34 Agreement between Boston Beer Company Limited
Partnership, Pabst Brewing Company and Miller Brewing
Company, dated February 5, 1999 (incorporated by
reference to the Company's Form 10-K, filed on March
25, 1999).

10.35 Amendment to Revolving Credit Agreement between Fleet
Bank of Massachusetts, N.A. and The Boston Beer
Company, Inc., dated March 30, 1999.

+10.36 Agreement between Boston Beer Company Limited
Partnership and Landstar Logistics and
Transportation, dated January 9, 1999.

+10.37 Consent to Assignment of the Amended and Restated
Agreement between Boston Brewing Company, Inc. and
the Genesee Brewing Company, Inc. dated April 30,
1997 to Monroe Brewing Co., LLC (now known as High
Falls Brewing Company, LLC) dated December 15,
2000(incorporated by reference to the Company's 10-K,
filed on March 31, 2001).

+10.38 Guaranty of The Genesee Brewing Company, Inc. dated
December 15, 2000 in favor of Boston Brewing Company,
Inc., for itself and as the sole general partner of
Boston Beer Company Limited Partnership in connection
with the Consent of Assignment of the Amended and
Restated Agreement between Boston Brewing Company,
Inc. and the Genesee Brewing Company, Inc. dated
April 30, 1997 to Monroe Brewing Co., LLC (now known
as High Falls Brewing Company, LLC) dated December
15, 2000 (incorporated by reference to the Company's
10-K, filed on March 31, 2001).

*11.1 The information required by exhibit 11 has been
included in Note D of the notes to the consolidated
financial statements.

21.1 List of subsidiaries of The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to the Company's Form
10-K, filed on March 28, 1997).

21.2 List of subsidiaries of The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
effective as of December 30, 2000

* Filed with this report.

+ Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted pursuant to an
application for an order declaring confidential treatment
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K.

The Company filed no reports on Form 8-K with the Securities
and Exchange Commission during the quarter ended March 31,
2001.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this Form 10-Q to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC.
(Registrant)

Date: May 8, 2001 By: /s/ Martin F. Roper
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Martin F. Roper
President and Chief Executive Officer,
(principal executive officer)






Date: May 8, 2001 By: /s/ Richard P. Lindsay
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Richard P. Lindsay
Chief Financial Officer (principal
accounting and financial officer)

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