XML 30 R8.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.3.1.900
Organization and Basis of Presentation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 26, 2015
Organization and Basis of Presentation

A. Organization and Basis of Presentation

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. and certain 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,” and “Angry Orchard Cider Company.” The Company’s Samuel Adams® beers are produced and sold under the trade name “The Boston Beer Company.” A&S Brewing Collaborative LLC, d/b/a Alchemy & Science (“A&S”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, sells beer under various trade names that is produced under its own license and the Company’s licenses. In 2015, sales from A&S brands are less than 7% of net revenues.