X0306 4 2018-01-01 false 0000949870 BOSTON BEER CO INC SAM 0001680130 HEATH TARA L. C/O THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC. 1 DESIGN CENTER PLACE, STE. 850 BOSTON MA 02210 false true false false Vice President, Legal Class A Common 2018-01-01 4 A false 523.00 0.00 A 1727.00 D The shares reported include 987 shares of restricted stock subject to vesting conditions. Restricted shares granted pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Equity Incentive Plan generally vest in five equal installments over a five year period, provided that the Reporting Person remains employed by the Issuer as of the applicable vesting date. A total of 160 shares vested on the Reporting Date. Michael G. Andrews under POA for Tara L. Heath 2018-01-02