SEC 873 (03/2003)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2010


The Boston Beer Company, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Massachusetts
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

001-14092
(Commission
File Number)

04-3284048
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


One Design Center Place, Boston, MA
(Address of principal executive offices)

02210
(Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number, including area code (617) 368-5000


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Item 1.01.    Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.


The Company has amended its $50,000,000 credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. to extend its term for two (2) years, so that the expiration date is now March 31, 2015. The amendment, which was effective as of June 14, 2010, contained no other changes in the terms or conditions of the credit agreement.


SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


 

The Boston Beer Company, Inc.
(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

Date: June 22, 2010

/s/ Martin F. Roper

 

Martin F. Roper
Chief Executive Officer
(Signature)*


*Print name and title of the signing officer under his signature.