Organization and Basis of Presentation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Organization and Basis of Presentation

A.    Organization and Basis of Presentation

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) are engaged in the business of selling alcohol beverages throughout the United States and in selected international markets, under the trade names “The Boston Beer Company,” “Twisted Tea Brewing Company,” “Angry Orchard Cider Company,” and “HardCore Cider Company.” The Company’s Samuel Adams^® beers and Sam Adams Light^® are produced and sold under the trade name “The Boston Beer Company”.