United States securities and exchange commission logo September 27, 2022 Frank Smalla Chief Financial Officer BOSTON BEER CO INC One Design Center Place, Suite 850 Boston, MA 02210 Re: BOSTON BEER CO INC Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2021 File No. 1-14092 Dear Mr. Smalla: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Manufacturing