[SCHEDULE 13G/A] BOSTON BEER CO INC Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
AQR reports 6.47% stake in Boston Beer Co
AQR Capital Management, LLC and its parent AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC report beneficial ownership of 539,988 shares of BOSTON BEER CO INC Class A Common Stock.
AQR Capital Management, LLC and its parent AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC report beneficial ownership of 539,988 shares of BOSTON BEER CO INC Class A Common Stock. This position represents 6.47% of the Class A Common Stock outstanding as of June 30, 2026.
Both entities report shared voting power and shared dispositive power over all 539,988 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. AQR Capital Management, LLC is identified as a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and the joint filing agreement confirms the Schedule 13G/A is submitted on behalf of both entities.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:539,988 sharesPercent of class:6.47 %Shared voting power:539,988 shares+2 more
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Shares beneficially owned539,988 sharesClass A Common Stock beneficially owned as reported in Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class6.47 %Percentage of Boston Beer Class A Common Stock outstanding
Shared voting power539,988 sharesShares over which AQR entities share voting power
Sole voting power0 sharesShares over which AQR entities have sole voting power
Shared dispositive power539,988 sharesShares over which AQR entities share dispositive power
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
shared voting powerfinancial
"6 | Shared Voting Power 539,988.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
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"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 539,988.00"
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"hereby agree that this is filed on behalf of each of the parties."
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
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"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)..."
FAQ
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What percentage of Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) shares does AQR report owning?
AQR Capital Management entities report beneficial ownership of 6.47% of Boston Beer Co Inc Class A Common Stock, based on 539,988 shares held with shared voting and dispositive power as of June 30, 2026.
How many Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) shares are beneficially owned by AQR?
AQR Capital Management, LLC and its parent report beneficial ownership of 539,988 Class A Common Stock shares of Boston Beer Co Inc, with shared voting and shared dispositive power over the entire amount and no sole authority.
Does AQR have sole or shared voting power over its SAM holdings?
AQR reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 539,988 shares with shared voting power in Boston Beer Co Inc, matching its shared dispositive power, indicating all reported shares are controlled on a shared basis.
Which AQR entities filed the Schedule 13G/A for Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM)?
The Schedule 13G/A is filed jointly by AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. AQR Capital Management, LLC is described as a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC in the joint filing exhibit.
What class of Boston Beer Co Inc (SAM) securities is covered in this AQR filing?
The filing covers Class A Common Stock of Boston Beer Co Inc, with a par value of $0.01 per share and CUSIP 100557107, and reports AQR’s beneficial ownership position in that specific class only.
Where are AQR and Boston Beer Co Inc located according to the filing?
Boston Beer’s principal executive offices are at One Design Center Place, Suite 850, Boston, MA 02210. AQR’s principal business office is at One Greenwich Plaza, Suite 130, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, and both AQR entities are U.S. organizations.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 3)
BOSTON BEER CO INC
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
100557107
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
100557107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Capital Management, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
539,988.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
539,988.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
539,988.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.47 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
100557107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
539,988.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
539,988.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
539,988.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.47 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BOSTON BEER CO INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
ONE DESIGN CENTER PLACE, SUITE 850, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
02210
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
AQR Capital Management, LLC
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
SUITE 130
Greenwich, Connecticut
06830
(c)
Citizenship:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
100557107
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
539,988
(b)
Percent of class:
6.47 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 539,988
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 539,988
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 539,988
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 539,988
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
AQR Capital Management, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/13/2026
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/13/2026
Exhibit Information
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Capital Management, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC.
