USA: Boston Beer announces increase in expenditure for stock repurchase program

The Boston Beer Company, Inc., brewer of Samuel Adams Boston Lager(R), announced on July 27 that its Board of Directors has increased by $20.0 million to $100.0 million the aggregate expenditure limitation on the Company's Class A Common Stock repurchase program. Since the inception of its stock repurchase program, the Company has repurchased a total of approximately 7.3 million shares at an aggregate cost of $80.0 million.

In addition, the Company announced that its second quarter 2005 earnings call will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, and may be heard live via webcast at http://www.bostonbeer.com.

The Boston Beer Company is America's leading brewer of hand-crafted, full- flavored beer. Founder and brewer, Jim Koch, brews Samuel Adams(R) beers using the time-honored, traditional four-vessel brewing process and the world's finest all-natural ingredients. Beer-lovers can enjoy many styles of Samuel Adams(R) beers that range from light-bodied to bold, traditional to extreme. In the last twenty years, the brewery has won more awards in international beer tasting competitions than any other brewery in the world. Samuel Adams Boston Lager(R), the Company's flagship brand, is brewed using the same recipe and techniques that Jim Koch's great-great grandfather used in the mid 1800s. The result is a beer renowned by drinkers for its full flavor, balance, complexity, and consistent quality. For more information about Samuel Adams(R) beers visit http://www.samueladams.com or visit http://www.bostonbeer.com for financial information.