[Form 3] BOSTON BEER CO INC Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Boston Beer Company executive Laura J. Boynton, the Chief People Officer, reported her initial ownership position in the company’s Class A Common stock. As of the reporting date, she beneficially owns 1,286 shares of Class A Common, held directly.

The filing notes that all 1,286 shares are restricted stock subject to vesting conditions, meaning the shares are tied to employment or performance requirements over time. This Form 3 establishes Boynton’s baseline equity stake as an officer of Boston Beer Company, whose shares trade under the ticker SAM.

SEC Form 3

FORM 3

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

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Boynton Laura J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE BOSTON BEER COMPANCY, INC.

ONE DESIGN CENTER PLACE, SUITE 850

(Street)

BOSTON MA 02210

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
11/10/2025

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BOSTON BEER CO INC [ SAM ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief People Officer

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Class A Common	1,286(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares reported include 1,286 shares of restricted stock subject to vesting conditions.

Remarks:

	Michael G. Andrews under POA for the benefit of Laura J. Boynton	11/21/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does the SAM Form 3 filing disclose about Laura J. Boynton?

The filing shows that Laura J. Boynton, Chief People Officer of Boston Beer Company, has an initial reported beneficial ownership of 1,286 shares of Class A Common stock.

How many SAM shares does Laura J. Boynton beneficially own?

Laura J. Boynton beneficially owns 1,286 shares of Boston Beer Company Class A Common stock, according to the Form 3.

Are Laura J. Boynton’s SAM shares restricted or fully vested?

The 1,286 shares reported are restricted stock subject to vesting conditions, meaning they vest over time or upon meeting specified conditions.

What is Laura J. Boynton’s role at Boston Beer Company (SAM)?

Laura J. Boynton is reported as an officer of Boston Beer Company with the title Chief People Officer.

Is this SAM filing for one or multiple reporting persons?

The document indicates that the Form 3 is filed by one reporting person, covering Laura J. Boynton’s holdings.

Does the Form 3 list any derivative securities for SAM held by Laura J. Boynton?

The Form 3 includes a table for derivative securities, but no derivative securities are listed for Laura J. Boynton in the provided content.