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Net Income per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income per Share

Q. Net Income per Share

Net Income per Common Share - Basic

The following table sets forth the computation of basic net income per share using the two-class method:


	December 27,		December 28,		December 30,
	2025		2024		2023
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net Income	$	108,469	$	59,695	$	76,250
Allocation of net income for basic:
Class A Common Stock	$	87,703	$	49,070	$	63,216
Class B Common Stock		20,466		10,485		12,880
Unvested participating shares		300		140		154
	$	108,469	$	59,695	$	76,250
Weighted average number of shares for basic:
Class A Common Stock		8,862		9,678		10,150
Class B Common Stock		2,068		2,068		2,068
Unvested participating shares		30		28		25
		10,960		11,774		12,243
Net income per share for basic:
Class A Common Stock	$	9.90	$	5.07	$	6.23
Class B Common Stock	$	9.90	$	5.07	$	6.23

Net Income per Common Share - Diluted

The Company calculates diluted net income per share for common stock using the more dilutive of (1) the treasury stock method, or (2) the two-class method, which assumes the participating securities are not exercised or converted.

The following tables set forth the computation of diluted net income per share, assuming the conversion of all Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock:


	Fiscal year ended December 27, 2025
	Earnings to Common Shareholders		Common Shares		EPS
	(in thousands, except per share data)
As reported - basic	$	87,703		8,862	$	9.90
Add: effect of dilutive potential common shares
Share-based awards				7
Class B Common Stock		20,466		2,068
Net effect of unvested participating shares		—
Net income per common share - diluted	$	108,169		10,937	$	9.89


	Fiscal year ended December 28, 2024
	Earnings to Common Shareholders		Common Shares		EPS
	(in thousands, except per share data)
As reported - basic	$	49,070		9,678	$	5.07
Add: effect of dilutive potential common shares
Share-based awards		—		20
Class B Common Stock		10,485		2,068
Net effect of unvested participating shares		—		—
Net income per common share - diluted	$	59,555		11,766	$	5.06


	Fiscal year ended December 30, 2023
	Earnings to Common Shareholders		Common Shares		EPS
	(in thousands, except per share data)
As reported - basic	$	63,216		10,150	$	6.23
Add: effect of dilutive potential common shares
Share-based awards		—		40
Class B Common Stock		12,880		2,068
Net effect of unvested participating shares		—		—
Net income per common share - diluted	$	76,096		12,258	$	6.21

Basic net income per common share for each share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock is $9.90, $5.07, and $6.23 for the fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, as each share of Class A and Class B participates equally in earnings. Shares of Class B are convertible at any time into shares of Class A on a one-for-one basis at the option of the stockholder.

Weighted average stock options to purchase approximately 199,000, 142,000, and 52,000 shares of Class A Common Stock were outstanding during fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, but not included in computing diluted income per share because their effects were anti-dilutive. Additionally, approximately 89,000, 52,000, and 54,000 performance awards were outstanding during fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, but not included in computing dilutive income per share because the performance criteria of these stock awards were not met at the respective fiscal year ends.

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	12 Months Ended
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	Dec. 27, 2025
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted	true

Leases - Components of lease cost (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Operating lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$ 12,122	$ 9,420	$ 8,339
Variable lease costs not included in liability	230	561	606
Total operating lease cost	12,352	9,981	8,945
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use asset	1,722	1,624	1,568
Interest on lease liabilities	122	222	138
Total finance lease cost	$ 1,844	$ 1,846	$ 1,706

Cover Page - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Cover Page - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Feb. 20, 2026	Jun. 27, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Annual Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Dec. 27, 2025
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Registrant Name	THE BOSTON BEER COMPANY, INC.
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity File Number	1-14092
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MA
Entity Tax Identification Number	04-3284048
Entity Address, Address Line One	One Design Center Place, Suite 850
Entity Address, City or Town	Boston
Entity Address, State or Province	MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	02210
City Area Code	617
Local Phone Number	368-5000
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Central Index Key	0000949870
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-27
Trading Symbol	SAM
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Title of 12(b) Security	Class A Common Stock
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag]	false
Entity Public Float			$ 1,558,130
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Certain parts of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting to be held on May 27, 2026 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report.
Auditor Name	Deloitte & Touche LLP
Auditor Location	Boston, Massachusetts
Auditor Firm ID	34
Auditor Opinion [Text Block]	Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Boston Beer Company, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 27, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as “the financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 27, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 27, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 24, 2026, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Common Class A
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,378,383
Common Class B
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,068,000

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Cumulative currency translation adjustments	$ (510)	$ (856)
Deferred benefit costs, net of tax	130	160
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (380)	$ (696)

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Amount, after tax, of accumulated increase (decrease) in equity from transaction and other event and circumstance from nonowner source.

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Income Before Income Taxes on Provision For Income Taxes

Income before income taxes on which the provision for income taxes was computed was as follows:


	2025			2024			2023
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	157,651		$	91,218		$	111,247
Foreign		(4,191	)		(3,616	)		(1,659	)
Total	$	153,460		$	87,602		$	109,588

Significant Components of Income Tax Provision

Significant components of the income tax provision for fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023 were as follows:


	2025			2024			2023
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	36,364		$	37,971		$	36,556
State		9,144			9,880			7,650
Foreign		635			—			—
Total current		46,143			47,851			44,206
Deferred:
Federal		(2,220	)		(17,175	)		(10,816	)
State		1,068			(2,769	)		(52	)
Total deferred		(1,152	)		(19,944	)		(10,868	)
Total income tax provision	$	44,991		$	27,907		$	33,338

Reconciliations to Statutory Rates

A reconciliation to statutory rates for fiscal 2025, after the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:


	2025
	Amount			Percentage
	(in thousands)
U.S. federal statutory rate	$	32,183			21.0	%
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect		8,111			5.2
Foreign tax effects
Canada
Other		1,606			0.9
Tax credits
Federal tax credits		(1,227	)		(0.8	)
Changes in valuation allowances		637			0.4
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Share-based payment awards		1,307			0.9
Limitation on officer's compensation		692			0.5
Non-deductible meals & entertainment		1,930			1.3
Change in unrecognized tax benefits		28			0.0
Other, net		(276	)		(0.1	)
Effective tax rate		44,991			29.3	%

The reconciliations to statutory rates for periods prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:


	2024			2023
Statutory rate		21.0	%		21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		5.5			4.8
Non-deductible compensation under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m)		1.1			3.4
Non-deductible meals & entertainment		2.1			1.2
Change in valuation allowances		3.0			1.0
Deduction relating to excess stock-based compensation		0.6			0.1
Other		(1.4	)		(1.1	)
		31.9	%		30.4	%

Significant Components of Company's Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows at:


	December 27, 2025			December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Lease liabilities	$	9,656		$	9,669
Inventory reserves		5,555			8,282
Stock-based compensation expense		10,819			9,415
Loss carryforwards		4,107			2,874
Accrued expenses		2,849			3,714
Accrued commitments for inventory at vendor locations		283			458
Tax credit carryforwards		194			342
Capitalized research and development		125			3,598
Intangible assets amortization		—			433
Other		1,003			1,252
Total deferred tax assets		34,591			40,037
Valuation allowances		(9,926	)		(8,203	)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance		24,665			31,834
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant, and equipment		(76,201	)		(84,081	)
Right-of-use assets		(7,759	)		(7,643	)
Intangible assets amortization		(1,279	)		—
Prepaid expenses		(4,211	)		(5,913	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(89,450	)		(97,637	)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(64,785	)	$	(65,803	)

Schedule of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal 2025 and 2024 was as follows:


	2025			2024
	(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	480		$	303
Increases related to current period tax positions		60			33
Increases related to prior period tax positions		22			309
Decreases related to lapse of statute of limitations		(47	)		(165	)
Balance at end of period	$	515		$	480

Schedule of Income Taxes Paid (Net of Refunds)

During the period ended December 27, 2025, income taxes paid (net of refunds) in any state or foreign jurisdiction did not exceed 5 percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds).


	2025
	(in thousands)
Federal	$	49,000
State		13,920
Foreign Canada		504
Total income tax payments, net		63,424

Leases - Gross Value of Accumulated Depreciation Of Right Of Use Assets (Details). - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Finance Lease, Gross value	$ 5,316	$ 5,316
Finance Lease, Accumulated amortization	(4,220)	(2,498)
Finance Lease, Carrying value	$ 1,096	$ 2,818

Employee Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Medical Benefits - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 01, 2023	Jan. 31, 2020	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($) CompensationPlan	Dec. 28, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Non-Union Plans \| Boston Beer 401 (k) Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Eligibility timing			eligible to participate in the Plan immediately upon employment
Voluntary contributions of annual compensation			60.00%
Employer matching contribution percentage			5.00%
Contributions Plan \| $			$ 9.8	$ 9.7	$ 8.8
Non-Union Plans \| Boston Beer 401 (k) Plan \| Company's match thereafter
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution percentage		3.00%
Employer match percentage		100.00%
Non-Union Plans \| Boston Beer 401 (k) Plan \| Company's match for the first 3% of the eligible participants contribute
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution percentage		2.00%
Employer match percentage		50.00%
Non-Union Plans \| Boston Beer 401 (k) Plan \| Company's match for the first 5% of the eligible contribution
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Employer matching contribution percentage	5.00%
Employer match percentage	100.00%
Union Plans
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Number of retirement plans \| CompensationPlan			3
Union Plans \| Retiree Medical Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Eligibility period			20 years
Time required for eligibility			5 years
Benefit obligation, discount rate			5.50%	5.69%
Benefit obligation, rate of compensation increase			3.00%	3.00%
Percentage paid for coverage			100.00%
Union Plans \| Retiree Medical Plan \| Minimum
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Voluntarily retirement age			57 years
Union Plans \| Retiree Medical Plan \| Local #20 member
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Time required for eligibility			7 years
Retiree Medical Plan, last years of employment			10 years
Voluntarily retirement age			65 years
Union Plans \| Retiree Medical Plan \| Local #20 member \| Minimum
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Eligibility period			20 years
Union Plans \| Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery 401 (k) Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Eligibility timing			all members of Local 20 upon commencement of employment or, if later, attaining age 21.
Voluntary contributions of annual compensation			60.00%

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2026	$ 1,693
2027	1,693
2028	1,693
2029	1,693
2030	1,693
Thereafter	6,288
Total amortization to be recorded	$ 14,753

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following as of:


	December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Employee wages, benefits, and reimbursements	$	53,709	$	47,992
Advertising, promotional, and selling expenses		20,862		22,666
Accrued inventory and production related costs		20,598		14,657
Accrued deposits		13,468		15,213
Deferred revenue		13,338		11,302
Accrued taxes		6,252		7,444
Accrued returns		4,932		6,092
Other		11,638		13,252
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	144,797	$	138,618

Summary of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Employee wages, benefits, and reimbursements	$ 53,709	$ 47,992
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses	20,862	22,666
Accrued inventory and production related costs	20,598	14,657
Accrued deposits	13,468	15,213
Deferred revenue	13,338	11,302
Accrued taxes	6,252	7,444
Accrued returns	4,932	6,092
Other	11,638	13,252
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 144,797	$ 138,618

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

B. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year is a fifty-two or fifty-three-week period ending on the last Saturday in December. The 2025, 2024 and 2023 fiscal years consisted of fifty-two weeks.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities during the reporting periods, the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. On an ongoing basis, the Company bases estimates and assumptions on historical experience, currently available information, and various other factors that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates and assumptions.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024 included cash on-hand and money market instruments that are highly liquid investments. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company’s accounts receivable primarily consist of trade receivables. The Company records an allowance for credit losses that is based on historical trends, customer knowledge, any known disputes, and the aging of the accounts receivable balances combined with management’s estimate of future potential recoverability. Receivables are written off against the allowance after all attempts to collect a receivable have failed. The Company believes its allowances for credit losses as of December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024 are adequate, but actual losses could exceed the recorded allowance.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents, and trade receivables. The Company places its cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions. As of December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were primarily invested in a “Triple A” rated money market fund.

The Company sells primarily to a network of independent wholesalers in the United States and to a network of foreign wholesalers, importers or other agencies (collectively referred to as “Distributors”). In 2025, 2024, and 2023, sales to foreign Distributors were approximately 5%, 5%, 4%, respectively of total sales. Receivables arising from the Company's sales are not collateralized; however, credit risk is minimized as a result of the large and diverse nature of the Company’s customer base. There were no individual customer accounts receivable balances outstanding at December 27, 2025 or December 28, 2024 that were in excess of 10% of the gross accounts receivable balance on those dates. No individual customers represented more than 10% of the Company’s revenues in fiscal years 2025, 2024, or 2023.

Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s primary financial instruments at December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024 consisted of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The Company determines the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). The Company believes that the carrying amount of its cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial assets and liabilities.

Inventories and Provision for Excess or Expired Inventory

Inventories consist of raw materials and packaging materials, work in process and finished goods. Raw materials, which principally consist of flavorings, hops, malt, fruit juices, other brewing materials and packaging, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out basis) or net realizable value. The Company’s goal is to maintain on-hand a supply of approximately two years for essential hop varieties, in order to limit the risk of an unexpected reduction in supply. Inventories are generally classified as current assets. The Company classifies hops inventory in excess of two years of forecasted usage in other long-term assets. The cost elements of work in process and finished goods inventory consist of raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Packaging design costs are expensed as incurred. The Company enters into multi-year purchase commitments in order to secure adequate supply of ingredients and packaging, to brew and package its products.

The provisions for excess or expired inventory are based on management’s estimates of forecasted usage of inventories on hand. Forecasting usage involves significant judgments regarding future demand for the Company’s various existing products and products under development as well as the potency and shelf-life of various raw material ingredients and finished goods. A significant change in the timing or level of demand for certain products as compared to forecasted amounts may result in recording additional provisions for excess or expired inventory in the future. Provision for excess or expired inventory included in cost of goods sold was $13.7 million, $21.9 million, and $19.3 million in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost or fair value as of the date of acquisition. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Major renewals and betterments that extend the life of the property are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the underlying assets as follows:


Kegs	5 years

Computer software and equipment	2 to 5 years

Office equipment and furniture	3 to 7 years

Machinery and plant equipment	3 to 20 years

Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the remaining term of the lease or estimated useful life of the asset

Building and building improvements	12 to 20 years, or the remaining useful life of the building, whichever is shorter

For purposes of determining whether there are any impairment losses on brewery assets, as further discussed below, management has historically examined the carrying value of the Company’s identifiable long-lived assets, including their useful lives, semi-annually, or more frequently when indicators of impairment are present. Evaluations of whether indicators of impairment exist involve judgments regarding the current and future business environment and the length of time the Company intends to use the asset. If an impairment loss is identified based on the fair value of the asset, as compared to the carrying value of the asset, such loss would be charged to expense in the period the impairment is identified. Furthermore, if the review of the carrying values of the long-lived assets indicates impairment of such assets, the Company may determine that shorter estimated useful lives are more appropriate. In that event, the Company will be required to accelerate depreciation in future periods, which will reduce earnings. Estimating the amount of impairment, if any, requires significant judgments including identification of potential impairments, market comparison to similar assets, estimated cash flows to be generated by the asset, discount rates, the remaining useful life of the asset, and the usefulness of the asset in consideration of future business plans. Impairment charges included in operating expenses related to brewery assets classified as property, plant, and equipment were $6.4 million, $7.2 million, and $5.0 million for fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Impairment charges related to brewery assets classified as operating right‑of‑use assets were $0.6 million, $0.0 million, and $0.4 million for fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Factors generally considered important which could trigger an impairment review on the carrying value of long-lived assets include the following: (1) significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results; (2) significant changes in the manner of use of acquired assets or the strategy for the Company’s overall business; (3) underutilization of assets; and (4) discontinuance of products by the Company or its customers.

Segment Reporting

The Company consists of one operating segment that produces and sells alcohol beverages under various brands. All brands are predominantly beverages that are manufactured using similar production processes, have comparable alcohol content, generally fall under the same regulatory environment, and are sold to the same types of customers in similar size quantities at similar price points, with similar profit margins, and through the same channels of distribution. See Note U for further discussion of the Company's segment reporting.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company records goodwill and identifiable intangible assets arising from business acquisitions. Intangible assets are classified as either indefinite‑lived or finite‑lived. Goodwill and indefinite‑lived intangible assets are not amortized but are assessed for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Finite‑lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives and evaluated for impairment when indicators are present.

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment assessment in the third quarter of each fiscal year and evaluates goodwill on an interim basis if triggering events occur. The Company has one reporting unit.

In accordance with ASC 350, the Company may first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, or it may elect to perform a quantitative impairment test. When a quantitative test is performed, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying value, including goodwill.

Fair value is primarily estimated using an income approach based on discounted cash flow analysis, supplemented by a market approach that considers the Company’s market capitalization and enterprise value. These valuation techniques require significant management judgment, including assumptions related to projected revenues, future cash flows, operating margins, cost of capital, and long‑term growth rates. These assumptions are derived from historical performance, current operating plans, and management’s expectations regarding future economic and competitive conditions.

As of the annual impairment assessments conducted at the end of fiscal August 2025 and 2024, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit substantially exceeded its carrying value, and no goodwill impairment was recorded. Adverse changes in key assumptions or market conditions could result in future impairment charges that could have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

The Company’s identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of a trademark and customer relationships acquired in connection with the Dogfish Head acquisition. Customer relationships are finite‑lived and are amortized over their estimated useful lives.

From the acquisition date through the annual impairment assessment conducted at the end of fiscal August 2024, the Dogfish Head trademark was classified as an indefinite‑lived intangible asset based on management’s determination that there were no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, or economic factors limiting its expected period of benefit. As an indefinite‑lived asset, the trademark was not amortized and was tested annually for impairment.

The Company’s impairment evaluation of the trademark follows ASC 350, under which management may first perform a qualitative assessment or proceed directly to a quantitative impairment test. When a quantitative test is performed, the carrying value of the trademark is compared to its estimated fair value. The fair value of the trademark is determined using an income approach based on the relief‑from‑royalty method.

Estimating the fair value of the trademark requires significant judgment and the use of assumptions related to projected future revenues, market‑based royalty rates, discount rates, and the after‑tax royalty savings attributable to ownership of the trademark. The Company uses third‑party valuation specialists to assist in this assessment. The assumptions applied are consistent with recent performance trends and the Company’s current strategic operating plans, which include reduced revenue expectations for Dogfish Head beer products. These assumptions are sensitive to changes in macroeconomic conditions, industry growth, and competitive dynamics.

Beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, management reassessed the expected useful life of the Dogfish Head trademark and concluded that it no longer met the criteria for indefinite‑lived classification due to changes in qualitative factors affecting the expected period of economic benefit. As a result, the trademark was reclassified as a finite‑lived intangible asset.

Effective in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company began amortizing the trademark’s remaining carrying value of $14.4 million over an estimated useful life of 10 years on a straight‑line basis. This change in estimated useful life was accounted for prospectively.

Refundable Deposits on Kegs and Pallets

The Company distributes its packaged flavored malt beverages, hard seltzers, beers, hard ciders and spirits based ready to drink beverages primarily in cans and glass bottles and its draft beer and hard ciders in kegs and such cans, bottles, and kegs are shipped on pallets to Distributors. Most kegs and pallets are owned by the Company. Kegs are reflected in the Company’s balance sheets at cost and are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the keg, while pallets are expensed upon purchase. Upon shipment of beer to Distributors, the Company collects a refundable deposit on the kegs and certain pallets, which is included in current liabilities in the Company’s balance sheets. Upon return of the kegs and pallets to the Company, the deposit is refunded to the Distributor.

The Company has experienced some loss of kegs and pallets and anticipates that some loss will occur in future periods due to the significant volume of kegs and pallets handled by each Distributor and retailer, the homogeneous nature of kegs and pallets owned by most brewers, and the relatively small deposit collected for each keg when compared with its market value. The Company believes that this is an industry-wide issue and that the Company’s loss experience is not atypical. The Company believes that the loss of kegs and pallets, after considering the forfeiture of related deposits, has not been material to the financial statements. The Company uses internal records, records maintained by Distributors, records maintained by other third-party vendors and historical information to estimate the physical count of kegs and pallets held by Distributors. These estimates affect the amount recorded as property, plant and equipment and current liabilities as of the date of the financial statements. The actual liability for refundable deposits could differ from these estimates. For the year ended December 27, 2025, the Company decreased its liability for refundable deposits, and decreased its gross property, plant, and equipment and related accumulated depreciation by $1.7 million, $5.5 million and $5.5 million, respectively. For the year ended December 28, 2024, the Company increased its liability for refundable deposits, and decreased its gross property, plant, and equipment and related accumulated depreciation by $1.8 million, $2.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively. As of December 27, 2025, and December 28, 2024, the Company’s balance sheet includes $13.5 million and $15.1 million, respectively, in refundable deposits on kegs and pallets and $2.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively, in kegs, net of accumulated depreciation.

Income Taxes

The Company provides for deferred taxes using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements or tax returns. This results in differences between the book and tax basis of the Company’s

assets, liabilities and carry-forwards, such as tax credits. In estimating future tax consequences, all expected future events, other than enactment of changes in the tax laws or rates, are generally considered. Valuation allowances are provided when recovery of deferred tax assets does not meet the more likely than not standards as defined in ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.

The calculation of the Company’s uncertain tax positions involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of tax regulations in several different state tax jurisdictions. The Company is periodically reviewed by tax authorities regarding the amount of taxes due. These reviews include inquiries regarding the timing and amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. The Company records estimated reserves for exposures associated with positions that it takes on its income tax returns that do not meet the more likely than not standards as defined in ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting has introduced rules to establish a global minimum tax rate of 15%, commonly referred to as the Pillar Two rules. Numerous foreign countries have enacted legislation to implement the Pillar Two rules, effective beginning in 2024, or are expected to enact similar legislation. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impacts that Pillar Two may have on future periods and will continue to monitor the implementation of the Pillar Two rules in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company meets the transitional safe harbor for the period ended December 27, 2025.

Revenue Recognition and Classification of Customer Programs and Incentives

During fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 approximately 93%, 94%, and 94%, respectively, of the Company’s revenue was from shipments of its products to domestic Distributors and 5%, 5%, 4% from shipments to international Distributors, primarily located in Canada. Approximately 2%, 1%, and 2% of the Company’s revenue was from retail beer, cider, food and merchandise sales at the Company’s retail locations during fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

The Company recognizes revenue when obligations under the terms of a contract with its customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of its products. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for transferring products. If the conditions for revenue recognition are not met, the Company defers the revenue until all conditions are met. As of December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, the Company had deferred revenue of $13.3 million and $11.3 million, respectively, related to product shipped prior to these dates for which the criteria to recognize revenue was not met as of these dates. These amounts are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The Company is committed to maintaining the freshness of its products in the market. In certain circumstances and with the Company’s approval, the Company accepts and destroys or offers credits for stale beer that is returned or destroyed by Distributors. The Company generally credits approximately fifty percent of the distributor’s cost of beer that has passed its freshness expiration date when it is returned to the Company or destroyed. The Company reduces revenue and establishes an accrual based upon both historical returns, which is applied to an estimated lag time for receipt of product, and knowledge of specific return transactions. Estimating this reserve involves significant judgments and estimates, including comparability of historical return trends to future trends, lag time from date of sale to date of return, and product mix of returns. Stale beer expense is reflected in the accompanying financial statements as a reduction of revenue. Historically, the cost of actual stale beer returns has been in line with established reserves; however, the cost could differ materially from the reserves which would impact revenue. As of December 27, 2025, and December 28, 2024, the stale beer reserve was $4.9 million and $6.1 million, respectively. These amounts are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Provision for stale beer recorded as reductions to revenue totaled $6.1 million, $5.3 million, and $18.8 million in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 respectively.

Customer programs and incentives are a common practice in the alcohol beverage industry. Amounts paid in connection with customer programs and incentives are recorded as reductions to net revenue or as advertising, promotional and selling expenses, based on the nature of the expenditure. Customer incentives and other payments made to Distributors are primarily based upon the performance of certain marketing and advertising activities. Depending on applicable state laws and regulations, these activities promoting the Company’s products may include, but are not limited to, discounts, point-of-sale and merchandise placement, samples, product displays, promotional programs at retail locations and meals, travel and entertainment. Amounts paid to customers in connection with these programs that were recorded as reductions to net revenue or as advertising, promotional and selling expenses totaled $123.1 million, $112.3 million and $106.4 million in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Estimates are based on historical and projected experience for each type of program or customer and have historically been in line with actual costs incurred.

Customer promotional discount programs are entered into with Distributors for certain periods of time. Amounts paid to Distributors in connection with these programs in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 were $65.2 million, $61.0 million and $62.6 million, respectively. The reimbursements for discounts to Distributors are recorded as reductions to net revenue. The agreed-upon discount rates are applied to certain Distributors’ sales to retailers, based on volume metrics, in order to determine the total discounted amount. The computation of the discount allowance requires that management make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the timing and amounts of revenue and liabilities recorded. Actual promotional discounts owed and paid have historically been in line with allowances recorded by the Company; however, the amounts could differ from the estimated allowances.

Customer incentives and other payments are made primarily to Distributors based upon the performance of certain marketing and advertising activities. Depending on applicable state laws and regulations, these activities promoting the Company’s products may include, but are not limited to discounts, point-of-sale and merchandise placement, samples, product displays, promotional programs at retail locations and meals, travel and entertainment. Amounts paid to customers in connection with these programs in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 were $57.9 million, $51.3 million and $43.8 million, respectively. In fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company recorded certain of these costs in the total amount of $38.4 million, $32.2 million and $31.4 million, respectively, as reductions to net revenue. Costs recognized in net revenues include, but are not limited to, promotional discounts, sales incentives and certain other promotional activities. Costs recognized in advertising, promotional and selling expenses include point of sale materials, samples and media advertising expenditures in local markets. These costs are recorded as incurred, generally when invoices are received; however certain estimates are required at the period end. Estimates are based on historical and projected experience for each type of program or customer and have historically been in line with actual costs incurred.

In connection with its preparation of financial statements and other financial reporting, management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions regarding the amount, timing and classification of expenditures resulting from these activities. Actual expenditures incurred could differ from management’s estimates and assumptions.

Excise Taxes

The Company is responsible for compliance with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (the “TTB”) regulations, including making timely and accurate excise tax payments. The Company is subject to periodic compliance audits by the TTB. Individual states also impose excise taxes on alcohol beverages in varying amounts. The Company calculates its excise tax expense based upon units shipped and on its understanding of the applicable excise tax laws.

Cost of Goods Sold

The following expenses are included in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income: raw material costs, packaging material costs, costs and income related to deposit activity, purchasing and receiving costs, manufacturing labor and overhead, brewing and processing costs, inspection costs relating to quality control, inbound freight charges, depreciation expense related to manufacturing equipment and warehousing costs, which include rent, labor and overhead costs.

Shipping Costs

Costs incurred for the shipping of products to customers are included in advertising, promotional and selling expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The Company incurred shipping costs of $101.1 million, $104.1 million, and $114.7 million in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Advertising, Promotional, and Selling Expenses

The following expenses are included in advertising, promotional and selling expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income: media advertising and production costs, sales and brand related expenses, sales and brand salary and benefit expenses, stock compensation, meals, travel and entertainment expenses, promotional activity expenses, shipping costs related to shipments of finished goods from manufacturing locations to distributor locations and point-of-sale items. Total advertising and sales promotional expenditures of $286.2 million, $240.9 million, and $233.5 million were included in advertising, promotional and selling expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income for fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

The Company conducts certain advertising and promotional activities in its Distributors’ markets and the Distributors make contributions to the Company for such efforts. Reimbursements from Distributors for advertising and promotional activities are recorded as reductions to advertising, promotional and selling expenses.

General and Administrative Expenses

The following expenses are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income: general and administrative salary and benefit expenses, stock compensation, insurance costs, consulting and professional service fees, rent and utility expenses, meals, travel and entertainment expenses for general and administrative employees, and other general and administrative overhead costs.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for share-based awards in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”), which generally requires recognition of share-based compensation costs in financial statements based on fair value. Compensation cost is recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award (the requisite service period). The amount of compensation cost recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income is based on the awards ultimately expected to vest, and therefore, reduced for estimated forfeitures. Stock-based compensation was $21.8 million, $19.0 million and $17.0 million in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

As permitted by ASC 718, the Company elected to use a lattice model, such as the trinomial option-pricing model, to estimate the fair values of stock options. All option-pricing models require the input of subjective assumptions. These assumptions include the estimated volatility of the Company’s common stock price over the expected term, the expected dividend rate, the estimated post-vesting forfeiture rate, the risk-free interest rate and expected exercise behavior. See Note O for further discussion of the application of the option-pricing models.

In addition, an estimated pre-vesting forfeiture rate is applied in the recognition of the compensation charge. Periodically, the Company grants performance-based stock options. The Company only recognizes compensation expense with respect to these options if it is probable that the performance targets will be met. Consequently, at the end of each reporting period, the Company estimates whether it is probable that performance targets will be met. Changes in the subjective assumptions and estimates can materially affect the amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average common shares and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method or the two-class method, whichever is more dilutive.

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Interest and penalties included in provision for incomes taxes	$ 0	$ (200)	$ 100
Accrued interest and penalties	100	100
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized	$ 500	500
Income tax return examination	As of December 27, 2025, the Company’s 2022, 2023, and 2024 federal income tax returns remain subject to examination by the IRS. The Company’s state income tax returns remain subject to examination for three or four years depending on the state’s statute of limitations.
Non-capital loss carryforwards	$ 15,500	10,800
Deferred tax valuation allowance	9,926	8,203
Net increase in valuation allowance	1,700	2,400	1,200
Income taxes paid (net of refunds)	$ 63,424	$ 52,028	$ 35,728
Minimum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-capital loss carryforwards expiration year	2042
Maximum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Non-capital loss carryforwards expiration year	2046
State and Local Jurisdiction \| Minimum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax return examination period	3 years
State and Local Jurisdiction \| Maximum
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax return examination period	4 years

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

E. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following as of:


	December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Prepaid advertising, promotional and selling costs	$	8,075	$	4,678
Prepaid insurance		4,514		4,718
Prepaid software and consulting fees		3,739		3,907
Prepaid taxes		1,171		3,984
Other		2,817		2,922
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	20,316	$	20,209

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
Insider Trading Arrangements	Dec. 27, 2025
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

L. Income Taxes

During the period ended December 27, 2025, the Company adopted ASU 2023-09—Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which enhances income tax disclosures, primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The Company is applying ASU 2023‑09 on a prospective basis. As a result, for certain reconciliations presented in the income taxes footnote, comparative information for 2024 and 2023 is presented in a separate table.

Income before income taxes on which the provision for income taxes was computed was as follows:


	2025			2024			2023
	(in thousands)
Domestic	$	157,651		$	91,218		$	111,247
Foreign		(4,191	)		(3,616	)		(1,659	)
Total	$	153,460		$	87,602		$	109,588

Significant components of the income tax provision for fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023 were as follows:


	2025			2024			2023
	(in thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	36,364		$	37,971		$	36,556
State		9,144			9,880			7,650
Foreign		635			—			—
Total current		46,143			47,851			44,206
Deferred:
Federal		(2,220	)		(17,175	)		(10,816	)
State		1,068			(2,769	)		(52	)
Total deferred		(1,152	)		(19,944	)		(10,868	)
Total income tax provision	$	44,991		$	27,907		$	33,338

A reconciliation to statutory rates for fiscal 2025, after the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:


	2025
	Amount			Percentage
	(in thousands)
U.S. federal statutory rate	$	32,183			21.0	%
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect		8,111			5.2
Foreign tax effects
Canada
Other		1,606			0.9
Tax credits
Federal tax credits		(1,227	)		(0.8	)
Changes in valuation allowances		637			0.4
Nontaxable or nondeductible items
Share-based payment awards		1,307			0.9
Limitation on officer's compensation		692			0.5
Non-deductible meals & entertainment		1,930			1.3
Change in unrecognized tax benefits		28			0.0
Other, net		(276	)		(0.1	)
Effective tax rate		44,991			29.3	%

The reconciliations to statutory rates for periods prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09 is as follows:


	2024			2023
Statutory rate		21.0	%		21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		5.5			4.8
Non-deductible compensation under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m)		1.1			3.4
Non-deductible meals & entertainment		2.1			1.2
Change in valuation allowances		3.0			1.0
Deduction relating to excess stock-based compensation		0.6			0.1
Other		(1.4	)		(1.1	)
		31.9	%		30.4	%

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows at:


	December 27, 2025			December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Lease liabilities	$	9,656		$	9,669
Inventory reserves		5,555			8,282
Stock-based compensation expense		10,819			9,415
Loss carryforwards		4,107			2,874
Accrued expenses		2,849			3,714
Accrued commitments for inventory at vendor locations		283			458
Tax credit carryforwards		194			342
Capitalized research and development		125			3,598
Intangible assets amortization		—			433
Other		1,003			1,252
Total deferred tax assets		34,591			40,037
Valuation allowances		(9,926	)		(8,203	)
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance		24,665			31,834
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant, and equipment		(76,201	)		(84,081	)
Right-of-use assets		(7,759	)		(7,643	)
Intangible assets amortization		(1,279	)		—
Prepaid expenses		(4,211	)		(5,913	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(89,450	)		(97,637	)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(64,785	)	$	(65,803	)

The Company’s policy is to classify interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. Interest and penalties included in the provision for income taxes amounted to $0.0 million in fiscal year 2025, $(0.2) million in fiscal year 2024, and $0.1 in fiscal year 2023. Accrued interest and penalties amounted to $0.1 million at December 27, 2025 and $0.1 million at December 28, 2024.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal 2025 and 2024 was as follows:


	2025			2024
	(in thousands)
Balance at beginning of period	$	480		$	303
Increases related to current period tax positions		60			33
Increases related to prior period tax positions		22			309
Decreases related to lapse of statute of limitations		(47	)		(165	)
Balance at end of period	$	515		$	480

Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024 are potential net benefits of $0.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, that would favorably impact the effective tax rate if recognized. Unrecognized tax benefits are included in accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and adjusted in the period in which new information about a tax position becomes available or the final outcome differs from the amount recorded.

As of December 27, 2025, the Company’s 2022, 2023, and 2024 federal income tax returns remain subject to examination by the IRS. The Company’s state income tax returns remain subject to examination for three or four years depending on the state’s statute of limitations. In addition, the Company is generally obligated to report changes in taxable income arising from federal income tax audits. The Company is currently under one income tax audit as of December 27, 2025.

As of December 27, 2025, the Company had Canadian non-capital loss carryforwards totaling $15.5 million, compared to $10.8 million as of December 28, 2024. These loss carryforwards will expire in various years from 2042 to 2046. The Company maintains a valuation allowance against these losses due to insufficient positive evidence to support their realization.

As of December 27, 2025, the Company’s deferred tax assets include a valuation allowance of $9.9 million, compared to $8.2 million at December 28, 2024. In evaluating the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers all available evidence, both positive and negative. This assessment includes historical operating results, expectations of future market growth, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, and feasible tax planning strategies. The valuation allowance as of December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024 was primarily related to stock-based compensation expected by management to be non-deductible under Internal Revenue Code, Section 162(m), as well as jurisdictional losses not expected to be utilized before expiring. The net increase in total valuation allowance was $1.7 million from December 28, 2024 to December 27, 2025, compared to a net increase of $2.4 million from December 30, 2023 to December 28, 2024 and a net increase of $1.2 million from December 31, 2022 to December 30, 2023.

During the period ended December 27, 2025, income taxes paid (net of refunds) in any state or foreign jurisdiction did not exceed 5 percent of total income taxes paid (net of refunds).


	2025
	(in thousands)
Federal	$	49,000
State		13,920
Foreign Canada		504
Total income tax payments, net		63,424

The amount of cash income taxes paid by the Company (net of refunds) was $52 million for the year ended December 28, 2024, and $35.7 million for the year ended December 30, 2023.

The Company's primary business operations are within the United States. During the period ended December 27, 2025, the Company had 12 state and local jurisdictions that made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the state income tax category disclosed above in the "Significant components of the income tax provision" section of this footnote. Those state and local jurisdictions are listed in alphabetical order as follows: California, Cincinnati, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York City, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.

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The entire disclosure for income tax.

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Net Income per Share - Computation of Net Income Per Share, Basic (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss)	$ 108,469	$ 59,695	$ 76,250
Allocation of net income for basic:
Allocation of net income for basic common stock	$ 108,469	$ 59,695	$ 76,250
Weighted average number of shares for basic:
Weighted-average number of common shares - basic	10,960	11,774	12,243
Net income per share for basic:
Net income per common share - basic	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Common Class A
Allocation of net income for basic:
Allocation of net income for basic common stock	$ 87,703	$ 49,070	$ 63,216
Weighted average number of shares for basic:
Weighted-average number of common shares - basic	8,862	9,678	10,150
Net income per share for basic:
Net income per common share - basic	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Common Class B
Allocation of net income for basic:
Allocation of net income for basic common stock	$ 20,466	$ 10,485	$ 12,880
Weighted average number of shares for basic:
Weighted-average number of common shares - basic	2,068	2,068	2,068
Net income per share for basic:
Net income per common share - basic	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Unvested participating shares
Allocation of net income for basic:
Allocation of net income for basic unvested participating shares	$ 300	$ 140	$ 154
Weighted average number of shares for basic:
Weighted-average number of common shares - basic	30	28	25

Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid advertising, promotional and selling costs	$ 8,075	$ 4,678
Prepaid insurance	4,514	4,718
Prepaid software and consulting fees	3,739	3,907
Prepaid taxes	1,171	3,984
Other	2,817	2,922
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 20,316	$ 20,209

Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Leases [Abstract]

ROU assets and lease liabilities

Total right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities were as follows at:


	Classification	Leases
		December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
		(in thousands)
Right-of-use assets
Operating lease assets	Operating right-of-use assets	$	30,229	$	27,837
Finance lease assets	Property, plant, and equipment, net		1,096		2,818
Lease Liabilities
Current
Operating lease liabilities	Current operating lease liabilities		12,762		5,735
Finance lease liabilities	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		1,103		1,904
Non-current
Operating lease liabilities	Non-current operating lease liabilities		25,111		30,205
Finance lease liabilities	Other liabilities		8		936

Components of lease cost

Components of lease cost for the fiscal year-ended are as follows at:



	Fiscal years ended
	December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024		December 30, 2023
	(in thousands)
Operating lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	12,122	$	9,420	$	8,339
Variable lease costs not included in liability		230		561		606
Total operating lease cost	$	12,352	$	9,981	$	8,945
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	1,722	$	1,624	$	1,568
Interest on lease liabilities		122		222		138
Total finance lease cost	$	1,844	$	1,846	$	1,706

Maturities of lease liabilities

Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 27, 2025 are as follows:


	Operating			Finance			Weighted- Average Remaining Term in Years
	Leases			Leases			Operating Leases		Finance Leases
	(in thousands)
2026	$	13,918		$	1,133
2027		6,727			8
2028		6,039			—
2029		4,522			—
2030		4,429			—
Thereafter		5,799			—
Total lease payments		41,434			1,141
Less imputed interest (based on 3.5% weighted-average discount rate)		(3,561	)		(30	)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	37,873		$	1,111			0.8		4.9

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	$ 18,200	$ 18,200
Accumulated Amortization	(3,447)	(1,754)
Net Book Value	$ 14,753	16,446
Customer Relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	15 years
Gross Carrying Value	$ 3,800	3,800
Accumulated Amortization	(1,647)	(1,394)
Net Book Value	$ 2,153	$ 2,406
Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Useful Life	10 years	10 years
Gross Carrying Value	$ 14,400	$ 14,400
Accumulated Amortization	(1,800)	(360)
Net Book Value	$ 12,600	$ 14,040

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Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 1,068,549	$ 102	$ 21	$ 629,515	$ (210)	$ 439,121
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022		10,238,000	2,068,000
Net Income (Loss)	76,250					76,250
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(93,805)	$ (2)				(93,803)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock (in shares)		(276,000)
Stock options exercised and restricted shares activities	9,811			9,811
Stock options exercised and restricted shares activities (in shares)		71,000
Stock-based compensation expense	16,971			16,971
Defined benefit plans liability adjustment, net of tax	(13)				(13)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	166				166
Balance at Dec. 30, 2023	1,077,929	$ 100	$ 21	656,297	(57)	421,568
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 30, 2023		10,033,000	2,068,000
Net Income (Loss)	59,695					59,695
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(240,955)	$ (7)				(240,948)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock (in shares)		(803,000)
Stock options exercised and restricted shares activities	1,203	$ 0		1,203
Stock options exercised and restricted shares activities (in shares)		33,000
Stock-based compensation expense	18,954			18,954
Defined benefit plans liability adjustment, net of tax	76				76
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(715)				(715)
Balance at Dec. 28, 2024	916,187	$ 93	$ 21	676,454	(696)	240,315
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2024		9,263,000	2,068,000
Net Income (Loss)	108,469					108,469
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock	(201,049)	$ (9)				(201,040)
Repurchase and retirement of Class A Common Stock (in shares)		(897,000)
Stock options exercised and restricted shares activities	$ 603	$ 0		603
Stock options exercised and restricted shares activities (in shares)	5,120	42,000
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 21,754			21,754
Defined benefit plans liability adjustment, net of tax	(31)				(31)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	347				347
Balance at Dec. 27, 2025	$ 846,280	$ 84	$ 21	$ 698,811	$ (380)	$ 147,744
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 27, 2025		8,408,000	2,068,000

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit	$ 0

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Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Related Party Transactions

U. Related Party Transactions

In 2019, as part of the merger with Dogfish Head, the Company entered into a lease with the Dogfish Head founders and other owners of buildings used in certain of the Company’s restaurant operations. The lease is for ten years with renewal options. The total payments due under the initial ten-year term is $3.6 million. Total related party expense recognized was approximately $0.4 million, in fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Other related party expenses and transactions totaled less than $0.1 million for fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023.

Effective August 15, 2025, Jim Koch assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Michael Spillane. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Koch served as Brewer, Founder, and Chairman of the Board, during which time in 2025, he did not receive salary, bonus, or equity compensation. Upon assuming the CEO role, Mr. Koch has elected to continue forgoing salary and bonus, and no new equity awards have been granted. He also holds no unvested equity awards that would be subject to expense recognition.

The Company was party to an International Brand Rights License Agreement, dated May 8, 2019 (the “License Agreement”), with Calagione International, LLC (“CILLC”), an entity owned and controlled by Director Samuel A. Calagione, III. The License Agreement, which was entered into in connection with the Dogfish Head Merger, granted CILLC exclusive rights to the Dogfish Head trademarks outside of the United States and Canada for a ten-year period, automatically renewable on an indefinite basis. On October 22, 2025, the Company and CILLC entered into a letter agreement terminating the License Agreement, reverting the rights back to the Company in exchange for a one-time payment of $100,000.

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The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of intangible assets

The Company’s intangible assets were as follows as of:


		December 27, 2025							December 28, 2024
	Estimated Useful	Gross Carrying		Accumulated			Net Book		Gross Carrying		Accumulated			Net Book
	Life (Years)	Value		Amortization			Value		Value		Amortization			Value
							(in thousands)
Customer relationships	15	$	3,800	$	(1,647	)	$	2,153	$	3,800	$	(1,394	)	$	2,406
Trademarks	10*		14,400		(1,800	)		12,600		14,400		(360	)		14,040
Total intangible assets		$	18,200	$	(3,447	)	$	14,753	$	18,200	$	(1,754	)	$	16,446

*During the 2024 annual intangible impairment testing the Company changed the remaining useful life of the Dogfish Head trademark intangible asset to 10 years.

Schedule of amortization expense

The Company expects to record amortization expense as follows over the subsequent years:


Fiscal Year	Amount (in thousands)
2026	$	1,693
2027		1,693
2028		1,693
2029		1,693
2030		1,693
Thereafter		6,288
Total amortization to be recorded	$	14,753

Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 27, 2025 Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segment	1
Number of reportable segment	1
Segment Reporting, CODM, Individual Title and Position or Group Name [Extensible Enumeration]	Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Segment Reporting, CODM, Profit (Loss) Measure, How Used, Description	The CODM assesses performance for the segment based on net income, which is reported on the income statement as consolidated net income. The measure of segment assets is reported on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets.

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($) Vendor
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss contingency, actions taken by court	On November 9, 2023, Ardagh filed a Notice of Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings on Count II of the Complaint, to which the Company filed an Opposition on November 22, 2023. On February 26, 2024, the Court granted the Motion. On March 27, 2024, the Company filed a Motion to Clarify and to Reconsider the Court’s decision. Following briefing by the parties, on June 17, 2024, the Court granted the Company's Motion to Reconsider, denied Ardagh's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, and vacated its February 26, 2024 Order.
Barley, Wheat and Malt
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of suppliers \| Vendor	4
Purchase commitments outstanding	$ 25,200,000
Hops
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Purchase commitments	9,100,000
Minimum
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages sought, value	0
Maximum
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages sought, value	$ 300,000,000

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Summary of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

In addition, the Company maintains a reserve for estimated returns of stale beer, which is included in accrued expenses.


Allowance for Credit Losses	Balance at Beginning of Period		Net Provision (Recovery)			Amounts Charged Against Reserves			Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
2025	$	47	$	(24	)	$	(14	)	$	9
2024	$	427	$	26		$	(406	)	$	47
2023	$	418	$	15		$	(6	)	$	427


Discount Accrual	Balance at Beginning of Period		Net Provision (Recovery)		Amounts Charged Against Reserves			Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
2025	$	8,147	$	65,234	$	(65,824	)	$	7,557
2024	$	7,953	$	61,037	$	(60,843	)	$	8,147
2023	$	8,179	$	62,620	$	(62,846	)	$	7,953


Inventory Obsolescence Reserve	Balance at Beginning of Period		Net Provision (Recovery)		Amounts Charged Against Reserves			Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
2025	$	16,315	$	13,714	$	(18,961	)	$	11,067
2024	$	7,640	$	21,916	$	(13,241	)	$	16,315
2023	$	21,976	$	19,328	$	(33,664	)	$	7,640


Stale Beer Reserve	Balance at Beginning of Period		Net Provision (Recovery)		Amounts Charged Against Reserves			Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
2025	$	6,092	$	6,134	$	(7,294	)	$	4,932
2024	$	8,240	$	5,311	$	(7,459	)	$	6,092
2023	$	5,580	$	18,772	$	(16,112	)	$	8,240

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Company's Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Deferred tax assets:
Lease liabilities	$ 9,656	$ 9,669
Inventory reserves	5,555	8,282
Stock-based compensation expense	10,819	9,415
Loss carryforwards	4,107	2,874
Accrued expenses	2,849	3,714
Accrued commitments for inventory at vendor locations	283	458
Tax credit carryforwards	194	342
Capitalized research and development	125	3,598
Intangible assets amortization	0	433
Other	1,003	1,252
Total deferred tax assets	34,591	40,037
Valuation allowances	(9,926)	(8,203)
Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance	24,665	31,834
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment	(76,201)	(84,081)
Right-of-use assets	(7,759)	(7,643)
Intangible assets amortization	(1,279)	0
Prepaid expenses	(4,211)	(5,913)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(89,450)	(97,637)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (64,785)	$ (65,803)

Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy and Governance	12 Months Ended
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy and Governance	Dec. 27, 2025
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]	Item 1C. Cybersecurity The Company faces motivated and persistent cybersecurity threats from a variety of adversaries on a daily basis. As a manufacturing company dispersed across multiple states supported by a global supply chain, the Company recognizes the critical importance of maintaining the safety and security of its networks and systems, as well as ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its data. The Company employs a holistic process for overseeing and managing cybersecurity and information security risks which is supported by both management and its Board of Directors. As described in more detail below, the Company has established policies, standards, processes and practices for assessing, identifying, and managing material risks from cybersecurity threats. The Company has devoted significant financial and personnel resources to implement and maintain security measures to meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations and intends to continue to make significant investments to maintain the security of its data and cybersecurity infrastructure. The Company's cybersecurity program is led by its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who reports to its Director, IT Infrastructure and Architecture. The CISO is responsible for management of cybersecurity risk and the protection and defense of the Company's networks and systems. The CISO manages a team of cybersecurity professionals with broad experience and expertise, including in incident response, forensics, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and mitigation. The Company's cybersecurity team has processes in place to assess, identify, manage, and address material cybersecurity threats and incidents. These include, among other things: annual and ongoing security awareness training for employees, mechanisms to detect and monitor unusual network and endpoint activity, integrated threat intelligence, and containment and incident response tools. The cybersecurity team also leverages multiple third-party security programs for full-time monitoring of security stacks and on-demand support to act as force multipliers in the event of severe or critical security events. The Company's Board of Directors has ultimate oversight of cybersecurity risk and aids in making decisions with respect to company priorities, resource allocations, and oversight structures. The Board of Directors is assisted by the Audit Committee, which regularly reviews the cybersecurity program with management and reports to the Board of Directors. Cybersecurity reviews by the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors generally occur at least once annually, or more frequently as determined to be necessary or advisable. The Company's approach to cybersecurity risk management includes the following key elements: • Multi-Layered Defense and Continuous Monitoring. The Company works to protect its computing environments and products from cybersecurity threats through multi-layered defenses and apply lessons learned from its defense and monitoring efforts to proactively prevent future attacks. The Company utilizes best-in-class SIEM technologies, data analytics and threat intelligence to detect anomalies and search for cyber threats. The Company's internal cybersecurity team and third-party security services provide comprehensive cyber threat detection and response capabilities and maintain a full-time monitoring system which complements the technology, processes and threat detection techniques we use to monitor, manage and mitigate cybersecurity threats. From time to time, the Company engages third-party consultants or other advisors to assist in assessing, identifying and/or managing cybersecurity threats and also periodically uses its Internal Audit function to conduct additional reviews and assessments. • Third-Party Risk Assessments. The Company conducts information security assessments before sharing or allowing the hosting of sensitive data in computing environments managed by third parties, and its standard terms and conditions contain contractual provisions requiring certain security protections. • Training and Awareness. The Company conducts monthly attack simulations across the Company and provide awareness training to our coworkers to help identify, avoid and mitigate cybersecurity threats. Employees with network access participate annually in required training, including spear phishing, malware, access control, and other awareness training. The Company also periodically hosts tabletop exercises with management and other employees to practice rapid cyber incident response; • Supplier Engagement. The Company requires its suppliers to comply with its standard information security terms and conditions as a condition of doing business, and requires them to complete information security questionnaires to review and assess any potential cyber-related risks depending on the nature of the services being provided. The Company also monitors supplier network access to its networks and systems. While the Company has experienced minor cybersecurity incidents in the past, to date none have materially affected the Company or its financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows. The Company continues to invest in the cybersecurity and resiliency of its networks and to enhance its internal controls and processes, which are designed to help protect its systems, infrastructure, and the information they contain.
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Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block]	The Company's Board of Directors has ultimate oversight of cybersecurity risk and aids in making decisions with respect to company priorities, resource allocations, and oversight structures. The Board of Directors is assisted by the Audit Committee, which regularly reviews the cybersecurity program with management and reports to the Board of Directors. Cybersecurity reviews by the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors generally occur at least once annually, or more frequently as determined to be necessary or advisable.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]	The Board of Directors is assisted by the Audit Committee, which regularly reviews the cybersecurity program with management and reports to the Board of Directors.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]	Cybersecurity reviews by the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors generally occur at least once annually, or more frequently as determined to be necessary or advisable.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]	The Company's cybersecurity program is led by its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), who reports to its Director, IT Infrastructure and Architecture. The CISO is responsible for management of cybersecurity risk and the protection and defense of the Company's networks and systems. The CISO manages a team of cybersecurity professionals with broad experience and expertise, including in incident response, forensics, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and mitigation. The Company's cybersecurity team has processes in place to assess, identify, manage, and address material cybersecurity threats and incidents. These include, among other things: annual and ongoing security awareness training for employees, mechanisms to detect and monitor unusual network and endpoint activity, integrated threat intelligence, and containment and incident response tools. The cybersecurity team also leverages multiple third-party security programs for full-time monitoring of security stacks and on-demand support to act as force multipliers in the event of severe or critical security events.
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Inventories - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory obsolescence reserves	$ 11.1	$ 16.3

Leases

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

G. Leases

The Company has various lease agreements in place for facilities and equipment. Terms of these leases include, in some instances, scheduled rent increases, renewals, purchase options, and maintenance costs, and vary by lease. These lease obligations expire at various dates through 2034. As the rate implicit in each lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at lease commencement to determine the present value of the lease payments. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less (“short-term leases”) are not recorded on the balance sheet and are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Total right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities were as follows at:


	Classification	Leases
		December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
		(in thousands)
Right-of-use assets
Operating lease assets	Operating right-of-use assets	$	30,229	$	27,837
Finance lease assets	Property, plant, and equipment, net		1,096		2,818
Lease Liabilities
Current
Operating lease liabilities	Current operating lease liabilities		12,762		5,735
Finance lease liabilities	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		1,103		1,904
Non-current
Operating lease liabilities	Non-current operating lease liabilities		25,111		30,205
Finance lease liabilities	Other liabilities		8		936

The gross value and accumulated depreciation of ROU assets related to finance leases were as follows at:


	Finance Leases
	December 27, 2025			December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Gross value	$	5,316		$	5,316
Accumulated amortization		(4,220	)		(2,498	)
Carrying value	$	1,096		$	2,818

Components of lease cost for the fiscal year-ended are as follows at:



	Fiscal years ended
	December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024		December 30, 2023
	(in thousands)
Operating lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	12,122	$	9,420	$	8,339
Variable lease costs not included in liability		230		561		606
Total operating lease cost	$	12,352	$	9,981	$	8,945
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets	$	1,722	$	1,624	$	1,568
Interest on lease liabilities		122		222		138
Total finance lease cost	$	1,844	$	1,846	$	1,706

During 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded right‑of‑use asset impairment charges of $0.6 million, $0.0 million and $0.4 million, respectively, which were included in impairment of brewery assets in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. In addition, during 2024, the Company recorded losses of $0.2 million on disposals of right‑of‑use assets, included in other expenses, net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 27, 2025 are as follows:


	Operating			Finance			Weighted- Average Remaining Term in Years
	Leases			Leases			Operating Leases		Finance Leases
	(in thousands)
2026	$	13,918		$	1,133
2027		6,727			8
2028		6,039			—
2029		4,522			—
2030		4,429			—
Thereafter		5,799			—
Total lease payments		41,434			1,141
Less imputed interest (based on 3.5% weighted-average discount rate)		(3,561	)		(30	)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	37,873		$	1,111			0.8		4.9

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Common Class A
Common Stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized	22,700,000	22,700,000
Common Stock, shares issued	8,408,458	9,263,198
Common Stock, shares outstanding	8,408,458	9,263,198
Common Class B
Common Stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, shares authorized	4,200,000	4,200,000
Common Stock, shares issued	2,068,000	2,068,000
Common Stock, shares outstanding	2,068,000	2,068,000

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Estimated Useful Lives


Kegs	5 years

Computer software and equipment	2 to 5 years

Office equipment and furniture	3 to 7 years

Machinery and plant equipment	3 to 20 years

Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the remaining term of the lease or estimated useful life of the asset

Building and building improvements	12 to 20 years, or the remaining useful life of the building, whichever is shorter

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

C. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

New accounting pronouncements are issued periodically by the FASB and are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective dates. Unless otherwise disclosed below, the Company believes that recently issued and adopted pronouncements will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows or do not apply to the Company’s operations.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07—Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This ASU was issued to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. This ASU applies to all public entities that are required to report segment information in accordance with Topic 280, Segment Reporting. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 for the fiscal year ending December 28, 2024. See Note T for further discussion of the Company's segment reporting.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09—Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU was issued to address investor requests for more transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosure primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information, and to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. This ASU is effective for public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company prospectively adopted ASU 2023-09 for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2025. See Note L for details of the Company's income tax disclosure.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03—Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expenses Disaggregation Disclosures (SubTopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This ASU was issued to address investor requests for more detailed information about the types of expenses in commonly presented expense captions (such as cost of sales, SG&A, and research and development). This ASU is effective for public entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026. Early adoption is permitted. ASU 2024-03 will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of its fiscal year ending December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025‑05—Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets. The ASU provides a practical expedient intended to simplify the estimation of expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and contract assets arising under Topic 606. It is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2025, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11—Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements. This ASU was issued to improve the navigability of the interim reporting guidance and to clarify when and how the interim disclosure requirements in Topic 270 apply. The amendments also introduce a disclosure principle requiring entities to disclose events and changes since the end of the most recent annual reporting period that have a material impact on the entity. The ASU does not change the fundamental nature of interim reporting or significantly expand or reduce existing interim disclosure requirements. ASU 2025-11 is effective for public entities for interim reporting periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for change in accounting principle. Includes, but is not limited to, nature, reason, and method of adopting amendment to accounting standards or other change in accounting principle.

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Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

F. Property, Plant, and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following as of:


	December 27, 2025			December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Machinery and plant equipment	$	834,528		$	830,964
Building and building improvements		276,483			256,829
Leasehold improvements		70,559			71,846
Kegs		52,914			58,384
Office equipment and furniture		47,638			44,409
Land		31,000			25,980
Assets under construction		49,152			46,637
Property, plant, and equipment, gross		1,362,274			1,335,049
Less accumulated depreciation		(784,149	)		(718,807	)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$	578,125		$	616,242

The Company recorded depreciation expense related to these assets of $88.8 million, $93.2 million, and $87.9 million, in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

Impairment of Assets

The Company evaluates its assets for impairment when events indicate that an asset or asset group may have suffered impairment. During fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company recorded impairment charges on brewery equipment and other brewery related assets classified as property, plant, and equipment of $6.4 million, $7.2 million, and $5.0 million, respectively.

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

S. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

The Company maintains reserves against accounts receivable for doubtful accounts and inventory for obsolete and slow-moving inventory. The Company also maintains reserves against accounts receivable for distributor promotional allowances. In addition, the Company maintains a reserve for estimated returns of stale beer, which is included in accrued expenses.


Allowance for Credit Losses	Balance at Beginning of Period		Net Provision (Recovery)			Amounts Charged Against Reserves			Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
2025	$	47	$	(24	)	$	(14	)	$	9
2024	$	427	$	26		$	(406	)	$	47
2023	$	418	$	15		$	(6	)	$	427


Discount Accrual	Balance at Beginning of Period		Net Provision (Recovery)		Amounts Charged Against Reserves			Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
2025	$	8,147	$	65,234	$	(65,824	)	$	7,557
2024	$	7,953	$	61,037	$	(60,843	)	$	8,147
2023	$	8,179	$	62,620	$	(62,846	)	$	7,953


Inventory Obsolescence Reserve	Balance at Beginning of Period		Net Provision (Recovery)		Amounts Charged Against Reserves			Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
2025	$	16,315	$	13,714	$	(18,961	)	$	11,067
2024	$	7,640	$	21,916	$	(13,241	)	$	16,315
2023	$	21,976	$	19,328	$	(33,664	)	$	7,640


Stale Beer Reserve	Balance at Beginning of Period		Net Provision (Recovery)		Amounts Charged Against Reserves			Balance at End of Period
	(In thousands)
2025	$	6,092	$	6,134	$	(7,294	)	$	4,932
2024	$	8,240	$	5,311	$	(7,459	)	$	6,092
2023	$	5,580	$	18,772	$	(16,112	)	$	8,240

Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023	Oct. 02, 2024
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, contractual term	5 years 9 months 21 days
Other than options granted in period	157,957
Stock option outstanding	289,550	209,794
Weighted average fair value of stock awards	$ 231.55
Weighted average exercise price	$ 313.93	$ 358.48
Expected dividends	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Estimated forfeiture rate for equity awards that do not vest on January 1st	15.00%	16.00%	20.00%
Restricted stock units and investment shares	11.00%	13.00%	12.00%
Total fair value of options vested in period	$ 5.1
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised in period	0.3	$ 0.7	$ 6.6
Unrecognized compensation costs	$ 39.9
Unrecognized compensation costs, weighted average period	1 year 8 months 12 days
Option vested, number of shares	46,927	32,823	27,640
Option vested, weighted average fair value	$ 343.91	$ 381.95	$ 341.57
Performance-Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option outstanding	6,930
Non-Employee Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted in period	3,276	4,430	2,941
Non-Employee Director \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, contractual term	10 years
Employee Stock Compensation Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted in period	165,187	21,205	58,054
Employee Stock Compensation Plan \| Investment Share Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award participants payment description	Participants may pay for these shares either up front or through payroll deductions over an eleven-month period during the year of purchase.
Shares employees elected to purchase	12,251	12,007	10,594
Employee Stock Compensation Plan \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Employee Stock Compensation Plan \| Minimum \| Investment Share Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Requirement tenure of employee for investment share program, purchase shares at discount	1 year
Discount from current market value	0.00%
Employee Stock Compensation Plan \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	5 years
Stock options, contractual term	10 years
Employee Stock Compensation Plan \| Maximum \| Investment Share Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Discount from current market value	40.00%
Restricted Stock Units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Other than options granted in period	144,080	74,262	53,884
Restricted Stock Units \| Non-Employee Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, contractual term	1 year
Stock issued during period, shares, restricted stock units	1,626	1,997	1,442
Performance Based Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted in period	33,755
Other than options granted in period	65,781
Service-Based Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options granted in period	131,432
Other than options granted in period	78,299
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Option vested, number of shares	25,191
Common Class A
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount				$ 400.0
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased	1,600,000,000
Repurchase of shares	15.8
Number of total cumulative shares repurchased, value	$ 1,370.0
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized pepurchase amount	$ 228.4
Stock repurchased during period	896,521
Repurchase of Class A Common Stock	$ 199.2
Common Class A \| Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased				1,200,000,000
Common Class A \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased				1,600,000,000
Common Class A \| Non-Employee Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for issuance	600,000
Shares available for grant	100,000
Common Class A \| Employee Stock Compensation Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares reserved for issuance	6,700,000
Shares available for grant	600,000

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

N. Fair Value Measurements

The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

•

Level 1 — Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

•

Level 2 — Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

•

Level 3 — Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

The Company’s investments in money market funds are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually) and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices. The money market funds are invested substantially in United States Treasury and government securities. The Company does not adjust the quoted market price for such financial instruments. Cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses are carried at their cost, which approximates fair value, because of their short-term nature.

At December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, the Company had funds invested in a “Triple A” rated money market fund. The Company considers the “Triple A” rated money market fund to be a large, highly-rated investment-grade institution. As of December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was $223.4 million and $211.8 million, respectively, including money market funds amounting to $216.7 million and $203.1 million, respectively.

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurement

The fair value as of the issuance date of the Company's note receivable as discussed further in Note I is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as the fair value was partially derived from publicly quoted inputs of market interest rates for a loan of similar terms, provisions, and maturity.

The fair value of the Company's Dogfish Head trademark intangible assets as of the 2024 impairment assessment date is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because there are no observable inputs of market activity. When performing a quantitative assessment for impairment of the trademark asset, the Company measures the amount of impairment by calculating the amount by which the carrying value of the trademark asset exceeds its estimated fair value. The estimated fair value is determined based on an income approach using the relief from royalty method, which assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of the trademark asset. The cash flow projections the Company uses to estimate the fair value of its Dogfish Head trademark intangible asset involves several assumptions, including (i) projected revenue growth, (ii) an estimated royalty rate, (iii) after-tax royalty savings expected from ownership of the trademark and (iv) a discount rate used to derive the estimated fair value of the trademark asset.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Net Income per Share - Computation of Diluted Net Income Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Earnings to Common Shareholders, As reported - basic	$ 108,469	$ 59,695	$ 76,250
Common shares, As reported - basic	10,960	11,774	12,243
EPS, As reported - basic	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Add: effect of dilutive potential common shares Share-based awards	7	20	40
Earnings to Common Shareholders, Net income per common share - diluted	$ 108,169	$ 59,555	$ 76,096
Common Shares, Net income per common share - diluted	10,937	11,766	12,258
EPS, Net income per common share — diluted	$ 9.89	$ 5.06	$ 6.21
Common Class A
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Earnings to Common Shareholders, As reported - basic	$ 87,703	$ 49,070	$ 63,216
Common shares, As reported - basic	8,862	9,678	10,150
EPS, As reported - basic	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Common Class B
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Earnings to Common Shareholders, As reported - basic	$ 20,466	$ 10,485	$ 12,880
Common shares, As reported - basic	2,068	2,068	2,068
EPS, As reported - basic	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Earnings to Common Shareholders, Class B Common Stock	$ 20,466	$ 10,485	$ 12,880
Class B Common Stock	2,068	2,068	2,068

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
ASU 2023-07
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Line Items]
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Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adoption Date		Dec. 28, 2024
ASU 2023-09
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Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adoption Date	Dec. 27, 2025

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Date accounting standards update was adopted, in YYYY-MM-DD format.

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+ Details

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Non-cancelable Contractual Obligations

As of December 27, 2025, projected cash outflows under non-cancellable contractual obligations for the remaining years under the contracts are as follows:


	Payments Due by Fiscal Year
	Total		2026		2027		2028		Thereafter
	(in thousands)
Brand support	$	112,734	$	63,896	$	8,388	$	5,800	$	34,650
Ingredients and packaging (excluding hops and malt)		37,781		37,781		—		—		—
Hops and malt		34,361		28,545		1,589		1,954		2,273
Equipment and machinery		11,476		11,352		124		—		—
Other		30,831		15,932		10,276		2,977		1,646
Total contractual obligations	$	227,183	$	157,506	$	20,377	$	10,731	$	38,569

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following as of:


	December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Prepaid advertising, promotional and selling costs	$	8,075	$	4,678
Prepaid insurance		4,514		4,718
Prepaid software and consulting fees		3,739		3,907
Prepaid taxes		1,171		3,984
Other		2,817		2,922
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	20,316	$	20,209

Estimated Useful Lives (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Estimated Useful Lives (Detail)	Dec. 27, 2025
Kegs
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Computer Software and Equipment \| Minimum
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	2 years
Computer Software and Equipment \| Maximum
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Office Equipment and Furniture \| Minimum
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Office Equipment and Furniture \| Maximum
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	7 years
Machinery and Plant Equipment \| Minimum
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Machinery and Plant Equipment \| Maximum
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Leasehold Improvements
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	Lesser of the remaining term of the lease or estimated useful life of the asset
Building and Building Improvements
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	12 to 20 years, or the remaining useful life of the building, whichever is shorter
Building and Building Improvements \| Minimum
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	12 years
Building and Building Improvements \| Maximum
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years

Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation

O. Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation

Class A Common Stock

The Class A Common Stock has no voting rights, except (1) as required by law, (2) for the election of Class A Directors, and (3) that the approval of the holders of the Class A Common Stock is required for (a) certain future authorizations or issuances of additional securities which have rights senior to Class A Common Stock, (b) certain alterations of rights or terms of the Class A or Class B Common Stock as set forth in the Articles of Organization of the Company, (c) other amendments of the Articles of Organization of the Company, (d) certain mergers or consolidations with, or acquisitions of, other entities, and (e) sales or dispositions of any significant portion of the Company’s assets.

Class B Common Stock

The Class B Common Stock has full voting rights, including the right to (1) elect a majority of the members of the Company’s Board of Directors and (2) approve all (a) amendments to the Company’s Articles of Organization, (b) mergers or consolidations with, or acquisitions of, other entities, (c) sales or dispositions of any significant portion of the Company’s assets, and (d) equity-based and other executive compensation and other significant corporate matters. The Company’s Class B Common Stock is not listed for trading. Each share of Class B Common Stock is freely convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock, upon request of any Class B holder, and participates equally in earnings.

All distributions with respect to the Company’s capital stock are restricted by the Company’s credit agreement, with the exception of distributions of capital stock from subsidiaries to The Boston Beer Company, Inc. and Boston Beer Corporation, repurchase from former employees of non-vested investment shares of Class A Common Stock issued under the Company’s equity incentive plan, redemption of certain shares of Class A Common Stock as approved by the Board of Directors and payment of cash dividends to its holders of common stock.

Employee Stock Compensation Plan

The Company’s Employee Equity Incentive Plan (the “Equity Plan”) currently provides for the grant of discretionary options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units to employees, and provides for shares to be sold to employees of the Company at a discounted purchase price under its investment share program. The Equity Plan is administered by the Board of Directors of the Company, based on recommendations received from the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Compensation Committee consists of three independent directors. In determining the quantities and types of awards for grant, the Compensation Committee periodically reviews the objectives of the Company’s compensation system and takes into account the position and responsibilities of the employee being considered, the nature and value to the Company of his or her service and accomplishments, his or her present and potential contributions to the success of the Company, the value of the type of awards to the employee and such other factors as the Compensation Committee deems relevant.

Stock options and related vesting requirements and terms are granted at the Board of Directors’ discretion, but generally vest ratably over three to five-year periods and, with respect to certain options granted to members of senior management, based on the Company’s performance. Generally, the maximum contractual term of stock options is ten years, although the Board of Directors may grant options that exceed the ten-year term. During fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company granted options to purchase 165,187 shares, 21,205 shares, and 58,054 shares, respectively, of its Class A Common Stock to employees at market value on the grant dates. 131,432 of the 2025 stock options were service-based while 33,755 were performance-based.

During fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company granted 144,080 shares, 74,262 shares, and 53,884 shares, respectively, of restricted stock units to certain senior managers and key employees. 78,299 of the 2025 restricted stock unit grants were service-based while 65,781 were performance-based.

The Equity Plan also has an investment share program which permits employees who have been with the Company for at least one year to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock at a discount from current market value of 0% to 40%, based on the employee’s tenure with the Company. Investment shares vest ratably over service periods of five years. Participants may pay for these shares either up front or through payroll deductions over an eleven-month period during the year of purchase. During fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, employees elected to purchase an aggregate of 12,251 investment shares, 12,007 investment shares, and 10,594 investment shares, respectively.

The Company has reserved 6.7 million shares of Class A Common Stock for issuance pursuant to the Equity Plan, of which 0.6 million shares were available for grant as of December 27, 2025. Shares reserved for issuance under cancelled employee stock options and forfeited restricted stock are returned to the reserve under the Equity Plan for future grants or purchases. The Company also purchases unvested investment shares from employees who have left the Company at the lesser of (i) the price paid for the shares when the employee acquired the shares or (ii) the fair market value of the shares as of the date next preceding the date on which the shares are called for redemption by the Company. These shares are also returned to the reserve under the Equity Plan for future grants or purchases.

Non-Employee Director Plan

The Company has a stock option and restricted stock unit plan for non-employee directors of the Company (the “Non-Employee Director Plan”), pursuant to which each non-employee director of the Company is granted a combination of options to purchase shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and restricted stock units upon election or re-election to the Board of Directors. Stock options issued to non-employee directors vest upon grant and have a maximum contractual term of ten years. Restricted stock units granted to non-employee directors vest over a 1-year service period, During fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 the Company granted options to purchase an aggregate of 3,276 shares, 4,430 shares, and 2,941 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock to non-employee directors, respectively. During fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, the Company granted 1,626, 1,997, and 1,442 restricted stock units, respectively, to non-employee directors..

The Company has reserved 0.6 million shares of Class A Common Stock for issuance pursuant to the Non-Employee Director Plan, of which 0.1 million shares were available for grant as of December 27, 2025. Shares under any cancelled non-employee directors’ restricted stock units or stock options or options that expire unexercised are returned to the reserve under the Non-Employee Director Plan for future grants.

Option Activity

Information related to stock options under the Equity Plan and the Non-Employee Director Plan is summarized as follows:


	Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 28, 2024		209,794		$	358.48
Granted		168,463			235.19
Exercised		(5,120	)		174.90
Cancelled/Forfeited		(80,767	)		276.01
Expired		(2,820	)		262.25
Outstanding at December 27, 2025		289,550		$	313.93		5.81	$	482,818
Exercisable at December 27, 2025		137,543		$	355.37		2.73	$	482,818
Vested and expected to vest at December 27, 2025		273,960		$	321.42		5.53	$	482,818

Of the total options outstanding at December 27, 2025, 6,930 shares were performance-based options for which the performance criteria had yet to be achieved.

Weighted average assumptions used to estimate fair values of stock options on the date of grants for fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023 was as follows:


	2025			2024			2023
Expected volatility		40.6	%		40.0	%		39.7	%
Risk-free interest rate		4.11	%		4.23	%		3.96	%
Expected dividends		0	%		0	%		0	%
Exercise factor	2.1 times			2.1 times			2.3 times
Discount for post-vesting restrictions		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%

Expected volatility is based on the Company’s historical realized volatility. The risk-free interest rate represents the implied yields available from the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve over the contractual term of the option when using the trinomial option-pricing model. Expected dividend yield is 0% because the Company has not paid dividends in the past and currently has no known intention to do so in the future. Exercise factor and discount for post-vesting restrictions are based on the Company’s historical experience.

Options to purchase 25,191 shares vested during fiscal year 2025. The total fair value of options vested during fiscal years 2025 was $5.1 million. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $0.3 million, $0.7 million, and $6.6 million, respectively.

Non-Vested Shares Activity

The following table summarizes vesting activities of shares issued under the investment share program and restricted stock awards:


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value
Non-vested at December 28, 2024		164,551		$	328.88
Granted		157,957			231.55
Vested		(46,927	)		343.91
Forfeited		(45,978	)		293.33
Non-vested at December 27, 2025		229,603		$	265.97

The fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the Company’s traded stock price on the date of the grants. Fair value of investment shares is calculated using the trinomial option-pricing model.

46,927 shares vested in 2025 with a weighted average fair value of $343.91, 32,823 shares vested in 2024 with a weighted average fair value of $381.95, and 27,640 shares vested in 2023 with a weighted average fair value of $341.57.

Stock-Based Compensation

The following table provides information regarding stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income:


	2025		2024		2023
	(in thousands)
Amounts included in general and administrative expenses	$	14,395	$	11,835	$	10,370
Amounts included in advertising, promotional, and selling expenses		7,359		7,119		6,601
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	21,754	$	18,954	$	16,971
Amounts related to performance-based stock awards included in total stock-based compensation expense	$	4,000	$	2,720	$	2,518

The Company uses the straight-line attribution method in recognizing stock-based compensation expense for awards that vest based on service conditions. For awards that vest subject to performance conditions, compensation expense is recognized ratably for each tranche of the award over the performance period if it is probable that performance conditions will be met.

The Company recognizes compensation expense, less estimated forfeitures. For Equity Plan awards during fiscal year 2025, the estimated forfeiture rate was 15.0% for stock options and 11.0% for restricted stock units and investment shares. For Equity Plan awards during fiscal year 2024, the estimated forfeiture rate was 16.0% for stock options and 13.0% for restricted stock units and investment shares. For Equity Plan awards during fiscal year 2023, the estimated forfeiture rate was 20.0% for stock options and 12.0% for restricted stock units and investment shares. The estimated forfeiture rates used are based upon historical experience with the various award types and the Company annually reviews these rates to ensure proper projection of future forfeitures.

Based on equity awards outstanding as of December 27, 2025, there is $39.9 million of unrecognized compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements that are expected to vest. Such costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.

Stock Repurchase Program

In 1998, the Company began a share repurchase program. Under this program, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of the Company's Class A Stock. On October 2, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized an increase in the aggregate expenditure limit for the Company’s stock repurchase program by $400.0 million, increasing the limit from $1.2 billion to $1.6 billion. The Board of Directors did not specify a date upon which the total authorization would expire and, in the future, can further increase the authorized amount. Share repurchases under this program for the periods included herein were effected through open market transactions

During fiscal year 2025, the Company repurchased and subsequently retired 896,521 shares of its Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $199.2 million. As of December 27, 2025, the Company had repurchased a cumulative total of approximately 15.8 million shares of its Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.37 billion and had approximately $228.4 million remaining on the $1.6 billion stock repurchase expenditure limit set by the Board of Directors.

Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Options under Employee Equity Incentive Plan and Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Shares
Outstanding at beginning of period \| shares	209,794
Granted \| shares	168,463
Exercised \| shares	(5,120)
Cancelled/Forfeited \| shares	(80,767)
Expired \| shares	(2,820)
Outstanding at end of period \| shares	289,550
Exercisable at December 27, 2025 \| shares	137,543
Vested and expected to vest at end of period \| shares	273,960
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period \| $ / shares	$ 358.48
Granted \| $ / shares	235.19
Exercised \| $ / shares	174.9
Cancelled/Forfeited \| $ / shares	276.01
Expired \| $ / shares	262.25
Outstanding at end of period \| $ / shares	313.93
Exercisable at December 27, 2025 \| $ / shares	355.37
Vested and expected to vest at end of period \| $ / shares	$ 321.42
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at end of period	5 years 9 months 21 days
Exercisable at December 27, 2025	2 years 8 months 23 days
Vested and expected to vest at end of period	5 years 6 months 10 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at end of period \| $	$ 482,818
Exercisable at December 27, 2025 \| $	482,818
Vested and expected to vest at end of period \| $	$ 482,818

Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Segment Net Income

The table below summarizes the Company’s measures of segment net income that the CODM considered in determining how to allocate resources and assess segment performance for the years ended December 27, 2025, December 28, 2024, and December 30, 2023:


	Year Ended
	December 27, 2025			December 28, 2024			December 30, 2023

Net revenue	$	1,964,994		$	2,012,926		$	2,008,625
Less:
Cost of goods sold		1,012,414			1,119,194			1,156,256
Salaries and benefits expenses		261,910			254,589			238,363
Advertising, promotional, and selling expenses (excluding salaries and benefits)		455,833			402,221			410,710
General and administrative expenses (excluding salaries and benefits)		83,000			85,129			81,473
Impairment of intangible assets		—			42,584			16,426
Impairment of brewery assets		6,955			7,184			5,396
Contract settlement costs		—			26,052			—
Interest income, net		(9,939	)		(13,249	)		(10,995	)
Other expense, net		1,361			1,620			1,408
Income tax provision		44,991			27,907			33,338
Segment net income	$	108,469		$	59,695		$	76,250

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 223,378	$ 211,819
Money market fund	$ 216,700	$ 203,100

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

R. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss represents cumulative currency translation adjustments and amounts of unrecognized actuarial gains or losses related to the Company sponsored post-retirement medical plan, net of tax effect. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss represent currency translation adjustments due to exchange rate fluctuations in the period and actuarial losses or gains, net of tax effect, recognized as components of net periodic benefit costs. The components of the accumulated other comprehensive loss was as follows as of:


	December 27,			December 28,
	2025			2024
	(in thousands)
Cumulative currency translation adjustments	$	(510	)	$	(856	)
Deferred benefit costs, net of tax		130			160
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(380	)	$	(696	)

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($) ReportingUnit	Dec. 28, 2024 USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 29, 2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Number of reporting unit, fair value less than carrying value \| ReportingUnit			1
Impairment of goodwill			$ 0	$ 0
Intangible carrying value			14,753,000	16,446,000
Impairment of intangible assets	$ 16,400,000	$ 42,600,000		42,584,000	$ 16,426,000
Intangible assets amortization			$ 1,700,000	$ 600,000
Dogfish Head
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible carrying value	71,400,000	55,600,000
Estimated fair value	55,600,000	14,400,000
Estimated Useful Life						10 years
Coney Island
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible carrying value	1,600,000	1,000,000
Estimated fair value	$ 1,000,000	0
Angel City
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible carrying value		400,000
Estimated fair value		$ 0

Funded Status of Retiree Medical Plan (Detail) - Retiree Medical Plan - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Benefit obligation at end of fiscal year	$ 887	$ 798
Unfunded Status	$ 887	$ 798

Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included in Operating Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 21,754	$ 18,954	$ 16,971
Performance-Based Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	4,000	2,720	2,518
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	7,359	7,119	6,601
General and administrative expenses
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 14,395	$ 11,835	$ 10,370

Net Income per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Net Income per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 27, 2025 $ / shares shares	Dec. 28, 2024 $ / shares shares	Dec. 30, 2023 $ / shares shares	Dec. 26, 2020 shares
Earnings Per Share Note [Line Items]
Net income per common share - basic \| $ / shares	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Conversion ratio for Class B to Class A shares \| shares				1
Performance-Based Awards
Earnings Per Share Note [Line Items]
Number of shares not included because the performance criteria was not expected to be met \| shares	89,000	52,000	54,000
Common Class A
Earnings Per Share Note [Line Items]
Net income per common share - basic \| $ / shares	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share \| shares	199,000	142,000	52,000
Common Class B
Earnings Per Share Note [Line Items]
Net income per common share - basic \| $ / shares	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

V. Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated subsequent events occurring after the balance sheet date, December 27, 2025, through the issuance of these financial statements and concluded that there were no events of which management was aware that occurred that would require any adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling related to federal tariffs. The Company is currently evaluating the ruling and its potential implications. At this time, management cannot reasonably estimate the impact, if any, on the Company’s operations or consolidated financial statements.

Employee Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Medical Benefits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Employee Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Medical Benefits

P. Employee Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Medical Benefits

The Company’s workforce comprises mostly of non-union employees who are employed by Boston Beer Corporation, American Craft Brewery LLC, or Angry Orchard Cider Company, LLC. As of December 27, 2025, the Company had three unions at its Cincinnati Brewery: Local 1, Local 20, and Teamsters Local Union. No. 1199 (“Local Union 1199”). The Company has different retirement and post-retirement plans available to each group of employees. The Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan (the “Boston Beer 401(k) Plan”) covers most non-union employees and all members of Local 1 and Local Union 1199. The Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery 401(k) Plan for Represented Employees (the “SACB 401(k) Plan”) covers members of Local 20. The Company additionally provides a supplement to eligible retirees from Local 1, Local 20, and Local Union 1199 to assist with the cost of Medicare gap coverage after their retirement on account of age or permanent disability (collectively, the “Retiree Medical Plan”). The Company previously offered a pension plan (the “Local 1199 Pension Plan”) to members of Local Union 1199 until the plan was terminated effective January 1, 2020.

Boston Beer 401(k) Plan

The Boston Beer 401(k) Plan, which was established by the Company in 1993, is a Company-sponsored defined contribution plan. Most non-union employees and all members of the Local 1 and Local 1199 unions are eligible to participate in the Plan immediately upon employment. Participants may make voluntary contributions up to 60% of their annual compensation, subject to IRS limitations. The Company matches each participant’s contribution. A maximum of 5% of compensation is taken into account in determining the amount of the match. In January 2020, the Company amended the Boston Beer 401(k) Plan to update the Company match as follows: 100% of the first 3% of the eligible compensation participants contribute. Thereafter, the Company matches 50% of the next 2% of the eligible compensation participants contribute. Beginning April 1, 2023, for Local 1 union members specifically, the Company match is 100% of the first 5% of the eligible contribution. The Company’s contributions to the Boston Beer 401(k) Plan amounted to $9.8 million, $9.7 million, and $8.8 million in fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

SACB 401(k) Plan

The “SACB 401(k) Plan”, which was established by the Company in 1997, is a Company-sponsored defined contribution plan. It is available to all members of Local 20 upon commencement of employment or, if later, attaining age 21. Participants may make voluntary contributions up to 60% of their annual compensation to the SACB 401(k) Plan, subject to IRS limitations. Company contributions for fiscal years 2025, 2024, and 2023 were insignificant.

Retiree Medical Plan

To qualify for this benefit, an eligible employee must have worked for at least 20 years for the Company or its predecessor at the Company’s Cincinnati Brewery as a part of one of its three unions, must have been enrolled in the Company’s group medical insurance plan for at least 5 years before retirement, and, in the case of retirees from Local 20, for at least 7 of the last 10 years of their employment, and must be eligible for Medicare benefits under the Social Security Act. The accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation was determined using a discount rate of 5.50% at December 27, 2025 and 5.69% at December 28, 2024 and a health care cost increase based on the Cincinnati Consumer Price Index of 3.0% for the years 2025 and 2024, respectively. The effect of a 1% increase and the effect of a 1% decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rates on the aggregate of the service and interest cost components of net periodic post-retirement health care benefit costs and on the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation for health care benefits would not be significant.

In addition, the comprehensive medical plan offered to currently employed members of Local 20 remains available to them should they retire after reaching age 57, and before reaching age 65, with at least 20 years of service with the Company or its predecessor at the Company’s Cincinnati Brewery. These eligible retirees may choose to continue to be covered under the Company’s comprehensive group medical plan until they reach the age when they are eligible for Medicare health benefits under the Social Security Act or coverage under a comparable State health benefit plan. Eligible retirees pay 100% of the cost of the coverage.

The funded status of the Retiree Medical Plan is as follows at:


		December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Benefit obligation at end of period		$	887	$	798
Unfunded Status		$	887	$	798

- Definition

The entire disclosure for retirement benefits.

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Revolving Line of Credit

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Revolving Line of Credit

K. Revolving Line of Credit

During 2022, the Company amended its $150.0 million credit facility agreement, which now has a term not scheduled to expire until December 16, 2027. Under the terms of the amended agreement, the Company may elect an interest rate for borrowings under the credit facility based on the applicable secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") plus 1.1%. At December 27, 2025, the applicable SOFR was 3.76%. The Company incurs an annual commitment fee of 0.2% on the unused portion of the facility and is obligated to meet certain financial covenants, which are measured using earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) based ratios. The Company’s EBITDA to interest expense ratio was 2,107 as of December 27, 2025, compared to a minimum allowable ratio of 2.0 and the Company’s total funded debt to EBITDA ratio was 0.0 as of December 27, 2025, compared to a maximum allowable ratio of 2.5. There were no borrowings, repayments, or interest payments during 2025 or 2024. There were no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility as of December 27, 2025.

There are also certain restrictive covenants set forth in the credit agreement. Pursuant to the negative covenants, the Company has agreed that it will not: enter into any indebtedness or guarantees other than those specified by the lender, enter into any sale and leaseback transactions, merge, consolidate, or dispose of significant assets without the lender’s prior written consent, make or maintain any investments other than those permitted in the credit agreement, or enter into any transactions with affiliates outside of the ordinary course of business. In addition, the credit agreement requires the Company to obtain prior written consent from the lender on distributions on account of, or in repurchase, retirement or purchase of its capital stock or other equity interests with the exception of the following: (a) distributions of capital stock from subsidiaries to The Boston Beer Company, Inc. and Boston Beer Corporation (a subsidiary of The Boston Beer Company, Inc.), (b) repurchase from former employees of non-vested investment shares of Class A Common Stock, issued under the Employee Equity Incentive Plan, and (c) redemption of shares of Class A Common Stock as approved by the Board of Directors and payment of cash dividends to its holders of common stock. Borrowings under the credit facility may be used for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries. In the event of a default that has not been cured, the credit facility would terminate and any unpaid principal and accrued interest would become due and payable.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation - Summary Of Weighted Average Assumptions used to Estimate Fair Value of Stock Options (Detail) - Time	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Expected volatility	40.60%	40.00%	39.70%
Risk-free interest rate	4.11%	4.23%	3.96%
Expected dividends	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Exercise factor	2.1	2.1	2.3
Discount for post-vesting restrictions	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment Net Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 1,964,994	$ 2,012,926	$ 2,008,625
Cost of goods sold	1,012,414	1,119,194	1,156,256
Advertising, promotional, and selling expenses	609,953	552,033	555,998
General and administrative expenses	190,790	189,906	174,548
Impairment of intangible assets		42,584	16,426
Impairment of brewery assets	6,955	7,184	5,396
Contract settlement costs		26,052
Interest income, net	(9,939)	(13,249)	(10,995)
Other expense, net	1,361	1,620	1,408
Income tax provision	44,991	27,907	33,338
Net income	108,469	59,695	76,250
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,964,994	2,012,926	2,008,625
Cost of goods sold	1,012,414	1,119,194	1,156,256
Salaries and benefits expenses	261,910	254,589	238,363
Advertising, promotional, and selling expenses	455,833	402,221	410,710
General and administrative expenses	83,000	85,129	81,473
Impairment of intangible assets	0	42,584	16,426
Impairment of brewery assets	6,955	7,184	5,396
Contract settlement costs	0	26,052
Interest income, net	(9,939)	(13,249)	(10,995)
Other expense, net	1,361	1,620	1,408
Income tax provision	44,991	27,907	33,338
Net income	$ 108,469	$ 59,695	$ 76,250

Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Vesting Activities for Investment Share Program and Restricted Stock Awards (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025 $ / shares shares
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Non-vested at beginning of period \| shares	164,551
Granted \| shares	157,957
Vested \| shares	(46,927)
Forfeited \| shares	(45,978)
Non-vested at end of period \| shares	229,603
Non-vested at beginning of period \| $ / shares	$ 328.88
Granted \| $ / shares	231.55
Vested \| $ / shares	343.91
Forfeited \| $ / shares	293.33
Non-vested at end of period \| $ / shares	$ 265.97

Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

M. Commitments and Contingencies

Contractual Obligations

As of December 27, 2025, projected cash outflows under non-cancellable contractual obligations for the remaining years under the contracts are as follows:


	Payments Due by Fiscal Year
	Total		2026		2027		2028		Thereafter
	(in thousands)
Brand support	$	112,734	$	63,896	$	8,388	$	5,800	$	34,650
Ingredients and packaging (excluding hops and malt)		37,781		37,781		—		—		—
Hops and malt		34,361		28,545		1,589		1,954		2,273
Equipment and machinery		11,476		11,352		124		—		—
Other		30,831		15,932		10,276		2,977		1,646
Total contractual obligations	$	227,183	$	157,506	$	20,377	$	10,731	$	38,569

The Company’s accounting policy for inventory and non-cancellable purchase commitments is to recognize a loss by establishing a reserve to the extent inventory levels and commitments exceed forecasted needs. The computation of the excess inventory requires management to make certain assumptions regarding future sales growth, product mix, cancellation costs and supply, among others. Actual results may differ materially from management’s estimates. The Company continues to manage inventory levels and purchase commitments in an effort to maximize utilization. However, changes in management’s assumptions regarding future sales growth, product mix, and hops market conditions could result in future material losses.

Currently, the Company has entered into contracts for barley, wheat and malt used in the Company’s products with four major suppliers. The contracts cover the Company’s barley, wheat, and malt requirements for 2026 and extend through crop year 2027. These purchase commitments outstanding at December 27, 2025 totaled $25.2 million.

The Company utilizes several varieties of hops in the production of its products. To ensure adequate supplies of these varieties, the Company enters into advance multi-year purchase commitments based on forecasted future hop requirements, among other factors. These purchase commitments extend through crop year 2029 and specify both the quantities and prices, denominated in U.S. Dollar and Euros, to which the Company is committed. Hops purchase commitments outstanding at December 27, 2025 totaled $9.1 million, based on the exchange rates on that date.

The Company does not use forward currency exchange contracts and intends to purchase future hops using the exchange rate at the time of purchase. These contracts were deemed necessary in order to bring hop inventory levels and purchase commitments into balance with the Company’s current brewing volume and hop usage forecasts. In addition, these contracts enable the Company to secure its position for future supply with hop vendors in the face of some competitive buying activity.

The Company anticipates paying shortfall fees at certain of its third-party production locations in future periods. See Note I for further discussion of the Company's third-party production arrangements and the anticipated shortfall fees. The anticipated shortfall fees are not included in the contractual obligations above.

Litigation

The Company is party to legal proceedings and claims, including class action claims, where significant damages are asserted against it. Given the inherent uncertainty of litigation, it is possible that the Company could incur liabilities as a consequence of these claims, which may or may not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or the results of its operations. The Company accrues loss contingencies if, in the opinion of management and its legal counsel, the risk of loss is probable and able to be estimated. Material pending legal proceedings are discussed below.

Supplier Dispute. On December 31, 2022, Ardagh Metal Packaging USA Corp. (“Ardagh”) filed an action against the Company alleging, among other things, that the Company had failed or would fail to purchase contractual minimum volumes of certain aluminum beverage can containers in 2021 to 2026. The Company filed an Amended Answer, Amended Affirmative Defenses and Amended Counterclaims on March 25, 2024. On November 9, 2023, Ardagh filed a Notice of Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings on Count II of the Complaint, to which the Company filed an Opposition on November 22, 2023. On February 26, 2024, the Court granted the Motion. On March 27, 2024, the Company filed a Motion to Clarify and to Reconsider the Court’s decision. Following briefing by the parties, on June 17, 2024, the Court granted the Company's Motion to Reconsider, denied Ardagh's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, and vacated its February 26, 2024 Order. The Court set a fact discovery deadline of November 25, 2024. The Court also set an expert discovery deadline of May 30, 2025. Ardagh has filed a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on certain liability issues. The Company also has filed a Motion for Partial Summary judgment on certain liability and damage issues. The Court has set a trial date to commence on March 23, 2026. The Company denies that it breached the terms of the parties’ contract and intends to defend against the Ardagh claims vigorously. The possible outcome of this litigation could range from zero to the level of Ardagh's initial demand of over/approximately $300 million plus interest if applied.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Defined benefit plans liability adjustment, tax	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1

Revolving Line of Credit - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee	0.20%
EBITDA to interest expense ratio	2,107
EBITDA to interest expense, minimum allowable ratio	2.0
Total funded debt to EBITDA ratio	0.0
Total funded debt to EBITDA, maximum allowable ratio	2.5
Proceeds from Line of Credit	$ 0	$ 0
Repayment of Line of Credit	0	0
Payments of interest expenses on borrowings	0	$ 0
Credit facility, borrowing outstanding	$ 0
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, current borrowing capacity			$ 150,000,000
Debt interest rate at end of period	3.76%
Basis spread on variable rate			1.10%
Debt Instrument, Variable Interest Rate, Type [Extensible Enumeration]	Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]		Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Line of credit, expiration date			Dec. 16, 2027

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 223,378	$ 211,819
Accounts receivable	57,094	61,423
Inventories	92,532	117,159
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	20,316	20,209
Income tax receivable	24,259	6,681
Total current assets	417,579	417,291
Property, plant, and equipment, net	578,125	616,242
Operating right-of-use assets	30,229	27,837
Goodwill	112,529	112,529
Intangible assets	14,753	16,446
Third-party production prepayments	7,099	14,473
Note receivable	11,218	16,738
Other assets	22,063	28,462
Total assets	1,193,595	1,250,018
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	94,975	87,276
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	144,797	138,618
Current operating lease liabilities	12,762	5,735
Total current liabilities	252,534	231,629
Deferred income taxes, net	64,785	65,803
Non-current operating lease liabilities	25,111	30,205
Other liabilities	4,885	6,194
Total liabilities	347,315	333,831
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note M)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Additional paid-in capital	698,811	676,454
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(380)	(696)
Retained earnings	147,744	240,315
Total stockholders’ equity	846,280	916,187
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,193,595	1,250,018
Common Class A
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common Stock	84	93
Common Class B
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common Stock	$ 21	$ 21

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

H. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company has recorded intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill for which impairment testing is required at least annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that these assets might be impaired. The Company performs its annual impairment tests and re-evaluates the useful lives of other intangible assets with indefinite lives at the annual impairment test measurement date in the third quarter of each fiscal year or when circumstances arise that indicate a possible impairment or change in useful life might exist.

Goodwill. The guidance for goodwill impairment testing allows an entity to assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit, of which the Company has one, is less than its carrying amount or to proceed directly to performing a quantitative impairment test. Under the quantitative assessment, the estimated fair value of the Company’s reporting unit is compared to its carrying value, including goodwill. The estimate of fair value of the Company’s reporting unit is generally calculated based on an income approach using the discounted cash flow method supplemented by the market approach which considers the Company’s market capitalization and enterprise value. If the estimated fair value of the Company’s reporting unit is less than the carrying value of its reporting unit, a goodwill impairment will be recognized. In estimating the fair value of the Company’s reporting unit, management must make assumptions and projections regarding such items as future cash flows, future revenues, future earnings, cost of capital, and other factors. The assumptions used in the estimate of fair value are based on historical trends and the projections and assumptions that are used in the latest operating plans. These assumptions reflect management’s estimates of future economic and competitive conditions and are, therefore, subject to change as a result of changing market conditions. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to recognize an impairment loss for the Company’s goodwill which could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial statements.

No impairment of goodwill was recorded in any period.

Intangible assets. The Company’s intangible assets consist primarily of a trademark and customer relationships obtained through the Company’s Dogfish Head acquisition. Customer relationships are amortized over their estimated useful lives and beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company changed the indefinite useful life Dogfish Head trademark asset and began amortizing the remaining balance over an estimated useful life of 10 years.

In the third quarter of 2024 and 2023, the Dogfish Head trademark was classified as an indefinite-lived intangible asset and was not amortized. In line with accounting guidance, the Company performed a quantitative impairment test. The quantitative test compared the trademark’s carrying value to its estimated fair value, determined using the relief-from-royalty method.

In 2024, as a result of performing this testing, the Dogfish Head trademark asset with a carrying value of $55.6 million was written down to its estimated fair value of $14.4 million. The Coney Island trademark asset with a carrying value of $1.0 million was written down to zero and the Angel City trademark asset with a carrying value of $0.4 million was written down to zero, resulting in a total impairment of $42.6 million which was recorded during the third quarter of 2024.

In 2023, as a result of performing this testing, the Dogfish Head trademark asset with a carrying value of $71.4 million was written down to its estimated fair value of $55.6 million and the Coney Island trademark asset with a carrying value of $1.6 million was written down to its estimated fair value of $1.0 million, resulting in a total impairment of $16.4 million which was recorded during the third quarter of 2023.

The Company’s intangible assets were as follows as of:


		December 27, 2025							December 28, 2024
	Estimated Useful	Gross Carrying		Accumulated			Net Book		Gross Carrying		Accumulated			Net Book
	Life (Years)	Value		Amortization			Value		Value		Amortization			Value
							(in thousands)
Customer relationships	15	$	3,800	$	(1,647	)	$	2,153	$	3,800	$	(1,394	)	$	2,406
Trademarks	10*		14,400		(1,800	)		12,600		14,400		(360	)		14,040
Total intangible assets		$	18,200	$	(3,447	)	$	14,753	$	18,200	$	(1,754	)	$	16,446

*During the 2024 annual intangible impairment testing the Company changed the remaining useful life of the Dogfish Head trademark intangible asset to 10 years.

Amortization expense was approximately $1.7 million and $0.6 million in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company expects to record amortization expense as follows over the subsequent years:


Fiscal Year	Amount (in thousands)
2026	$	1,693
2027		1,693
2028		1,693
2029		1,693
2030		1,693
Thereafter		6,288
Total amortization to be recorded	$	14,753

Summary of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 6,100
Balance at End of Period	4,900	$ 6,100
Allowance for Credit Losses
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	47	427	$ 418
Net Provision (Recovery)	(24)	26	15
Amounts Charged Against Reserves	(14)	(406)	(6)
Balance at End of Period	9	47	427
Discount Accrual
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	8,147	7,953	8,179
Net Provision (Recovery)	65,234	61,037	62,620
Amounts Charged Against Reserves	(65,824)	(60,843)	(62,846)
Balance at End of Period	7,557	8,147	7,953
Inventory Obsolescence Reserve
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	16,315	7,640	21,976
Net Provision (Recovery)	13,714	21,916	19,328
Amounts Charged Against Reserves	(18,961)	(13,241)	(33,664)
Balance at End of Period	11,067	16,315	7,640
Stale Beer Reserve
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Period	6,092	8,240	5,580
Net Provision (Recovery)	6,134	5,311	18,772
Amounts Charged Against Reserves	(7,294)	(7,459)	(16,112)
Balance at End of Period	$ 4,932	$ 6,092	$ 8,240

- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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Inventories

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventories

D. Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following as of:


	December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Current inventory:
Raw materials	$	37,395	$	48,321
Work in process		20,369		18,878
Finished goods		34,768		49,960
Total current inventory		92,532		117,159
Long term inventory		7,298		6,076
Total inventory	$	99,830	$	123,235

As of December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, the Company has recorded inventory obsolescence reserves of $11.1 million and $16.3 million, respectively. The decrease in inventory obsolescence reserves was primarily driven by physical destruction of obsolete inventory.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 2,087,251	$ 2,137,802	$ 2,133,292
Less excise taxes	122,257	124,876	124,667
Net revenue	1,964,994	2,012,926	2,008,625
Cost of goods sold	1,012,414	1,119,194	1,156,256
Gross profit	952,580	893,732	852,369
Operating expenses:
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses	609,953	552,033	555,998
General and administrative expenses	190,790	189,906	174,548
Impairment of intangible assets		42,584	16,426
Impairment of brewery assets	6,955	7,184	5,396
Contract settlement costs		26,052
Total operating expenses	807,698	817,759	752,368
Operating income	144,882	75,973	100,001
Other income, net:
Interest income, net	9,939	13,249	10,995
Other expense, net	(1,361)	(1,620)	(1,408)
Total other income, net	8,578	11,629	9,587
Income before income tax provision	153,460	87,602	109,588
Income tax provision	44,991	27,907	33,338
Net income	$ 108,469	$ 59,695	$ 76,250
Net income per common share - basic	$ 9.9	$ 5.07	$ 6.23
Net income per common share - diluted	$ 9.89	$ 5.06	$ 6.21
Weighted-average number of common shares - basic	10,960	11,774	12,243
Weighted-average number of common shares - diluted	10,937	11,766	12,258
Net Income (Loss)	$ 108,469	$ 59,695	$ 76,250
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	347	(715)	166
Defined benefit plans liability adjustment	(31)	76	(13)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	316	(639)	153
Comprehensive income	$ 108,785	$ 59,056	$ 76,403

Income Taxes - Significant Components of Income Tax (Benefit) Provision (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Current:
Federal	$ 36,364	$ 37,971	$ 36,556
State	9,144	9,880	7,650
Foreign	635
Total current	46,143	47,851	44,206
Deferred:
Federal	(2,220)	(17,175)	(10,816)
State	1,068	(2,769)	(52)
Total deferred	(1,152)	(19,944)	(10,868)
Total income tax provision	$ 44,991	$ 27,907	$ 33,338

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($) Segment Customer ReportingUnit	Dec. 28, 2024 USD ($) Customer	Dec. 30, 2023 USD ($) Customer
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Sales to foreign distributors as a percentage of total sales	5.00%	5.00%	4.00%
Number of individual customers represented more than ten percent of revenues \| Customer	0	0	0
Number of individual customer accounted for more than ten percent of account receivable balance \| Customer	0	0
Provision for excess or expired inventory	$ 13,700,000	$ 21,900,000	$ 19,300,000
Property, plant and equipment, net	578,125,000	616,242,000
Impairment of brewery assets	$ 6,955,000	7,184,000	$ 5,396,000
Number of Operating Segments \| Segment	1
Number of Reporting Units \| ReportingUnit	1
Impairment of goodwill	$ 0	0
Increase (decrease) in refundable deposits for lost kegs and pallets	(1,700,000)	1,800,000
Increase (decrease) in gross property, plant and equipment	(5,500,000)	(2,300,000)
Increase (decrease) in property, plant and equipment related accumulated depreciation	(5,500,000)	(2,200,000)
Refundable deposits on kegs and pallets	$ 13,500,000	$ 15,100,000
Sales to domestic distributors as a percentage of total sales	93.00%	94.00%	94.00%
Sales to retail locations as a percentage of total sales	2.00%	1.00%	2.00%
Deferred Revenue, Current	$ 13,338,000	$ 11,302,000
Stale Beer Reserve	4,900,000	6,100,000
Provision for stale beer	6,100,000	5,300,000	$ 18,800,000
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses	609,953,000	552,033,000	555,998,000
Advertising and sales promotional expenditures	286,200,000	240,900,000	233,500,000
Shipping costs	101,100,000	104,100,000	114,700,000
Stock-based compensation	21,754,000	18,954,000	16,971,000
Distributors
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Amounts paid to distributors	65,200,000	61,000,000	62,600,000
Advertising and sales promotional expenditures	57,900,000	51,300,000	43,800,000
Reduction in revenue related to advertising, promotional and selling expenses	38,400,000	32,200,000	31,400,000
Customers programs and incentives
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Advertising, promotional and selling expenses	$ 123,100,000	112,300,000	106,400,000
Trademarks
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Carrying value		$ 14,400,000
Useful life of finite lived intangibles	10 years	10 years
Kegs
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 2,100,000	$ 2,800,000
Property, Plant and Equipment
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment of brewery assets	6,400,000	7,200,000	5,000,000
Operating Right-of-use Assets
Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment of brewery assets	$ 600,000	$ 0	$ 400,000

Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Machinery and plant equipment	$ 834,528	$ 830,964
Building and building improvements	276,483	256,829
Leasehold improvements	70,559	71,846
Kegs	52,914	58,384
Office equipment and furniture	47,638	44,409
Land	31,000	25,980
Assets under construction	49,152	46,637
Property, plant and equipment, gross	1,362,274	1,335,049
Less accumulated depreciation	(784,149)	(718,807)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 578,125	$ 616,242

Commitments and Contingencies - Summary of Non-cancelable Contractual Obligations (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Contractual obligations payment due, total	$ 227,183
Contractual obligations payment due, 2026	157,506
Contractual obligations payment due, 2027	20,377
Contractual obligations payment due, 2028	10,731
Contractual obligations payment due, Thereafter	38,569
Brand Support
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Contractual obligations payment due, total	112,734
Contractual obligations payment due, 2026	63,896
Contractual obligations payment due, 2027	8,388
Contractual obligations payment due, 2028	5,800
Contractual obligations payment due, Thereafter	34,650
Ingredients and Packaging (excluding hops and malt)
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Contractual obligations payment due, total	37,781
Contractual obligations payment due, 2026	37,781
Hops and Malt
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Contractual obligations payment due, total	34,361
Contractual obligations payment due, 2026	28,545
Contractual obligations payment due, 2027	1,589
Contractual obligations payment due, 2028	1,954
Contractual obligations payment due, Thereafter	2,273
Other
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Contractual obligations payment due, total	30,831
Contractual obligations payment due, 2026	15,932
Contractual obligations payment due, 2027	10,276
Contractual obligations payment due, 2028	2,977
Contractual obligations payment due, Thereafter	1,646
Equipment and machinery
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]
Contractual obligations payment due, total	11,476
Contractual obligations payment due, 2026	11,352
Contractual obligations payment due, 2027	$ 124

Net Income per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation of Net Income per Share, Basic

The following table sets forth the computation of basic net income per share using the two-class method:


	December 27,		December 28,		December 30,
	2025		2024		2023
	(in thousands, except per share data)
Net Income	$	108,469	$	59,695	$	76,250
Allocation of net income for basic:
Class A Common Stock	$	87,703	$	49,070	$	63,216
Class B Common Stock		20,466		10,485		12,880
Unvested participating shares		300		140		154
	$	108,469	$	59,695	$	76,250
Weighted average number of shares for basic:
Class A Common Stock		8,862		9,678		10,150
Class B Common Stock		2,068		2,068		2,068
Unvested participating shares		30		28		25
		10,960		11,774		12,243
Net income per share for basic:
Class A Common Stock	$	9.90	$	5.07	$	6.23
Class B Common Stock	$	9.90	$	5.07	$	6.23

Computation of Net Income per Share, Diluted

The following tables set forth the computation of diluted net income per share, assuming the conversion of all Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock:


	Fiscal year ended December 27, 2025
	Earnings to Common Shareholders		Common Shares		EPS
	(in thousands, except per share data)
As reported - basic	$	87,703		8,862	$	9.90
Add: effect of dilutive potential common shares
Share-based awards				7
Class B Common Stock		20,466		2,068
Net effect of unvested participating shares		—
Net income per common share - diluted	$	108,169		10,937	$	9.89


	Fiscal year ended December 28, 2024
	Earnings to Common Shareholders		Common Shares		EPS
	(in thousands, except per share data)
As reported - basic	$	49,070		9,678	$	5.07
Add: effect of dilutive potential common shares
Share-based awards		—		20
Class B Common Stock		10,485		2,068
Net effect of unvested participating shares		—		—
Net income per common share - diluted	$	59,555		11,766	$	5.06


	Fiscal year ended December 30, 2023
	Earnings to Common Shareholders		Common Shares		EPS
	(in thousands, except per share data)
As reported - basic	$	63,216		10,150	$	6.23
Add: effect of dilutive potential common shares
Share-based awards		—		40
Class B Common Stock		12,880		2,068
Net effect of unvested participating shares		—		—
Net income per common share - diluted	$	76,096		12,258	$	6.21

Organization and Basis of Presentation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization and Basis of Presentation

A. Organization and Basis of Presentation

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. and certain subsidiaries (the “Company”) are engaged in the business of selling alcohol beverages throughout the United States and in selected international markets, under the trade names “The Boston Beer Company®”, “Twisted Tea Brewing Company®”, “Hard Seltzer Beverage Company”, “Angry Orchard® Cider Company”, “Dogfish Head® Craft Brewery”, “Dogfish Head Distilling Co.”, “Angel City® Brewing Company”, “Coney Island® Brewing Company”, "Green Rebel Brewing Co.", “TeaPot Worldwide”, “Sun Cruiser Beverage Co.","American Fermentation Company LLC", and "Sinless Spirits Company"..

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net Income (Loss)	$ 108,469	$ 59,695	$ 76,250

- Definition

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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+ Details

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Taxes Paid (Net of Refunds) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Federal	$ 49,000
State	13,920
Foreign Canada	504
Total income tax payments, net	$ 63,424	$ 52,028	$ 35,728

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

J. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following as of:


	December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Employee wages, benefits, and reimbursements	$	53,709	$	47,992
Advertising, promotional, and selling expenses		20,862		22,666
Accrued inventory and production related costs		20,598		14,657
Accrued deposits		13,468		15,213
Deferred revenue		13,338		11,302
Accrued taxes		6,252		7,444
Accrued returns		4,932		6,092
Other		11,638		13,252
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	144,797	$	138,618

Common Stock and Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Summary of Stock Options under Equity Plan and Non-Employee Director Plan

Information related to stock options under the Equity Plan and the Non-Employee Director Plan is summarized as follows:


	Shares			Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 28, 2024		209,794		$	358.48
Granted		168,463			235.19
Exercised		(5,120	)		174.90
Cancelled/Forfeited		(80,767	)		276.01
Expired		(2,820	)		262.25
Outstanding at December 27, 2025		289,550		$	313.93		5.81	$	482,818
Exercisable at December 27, 2025		137,543		$	355.37		2.73	$	482,818
Vested and expected to vest at December 27, 2025		273,960		$	321.42		5.53	$	482,818

Weighted Average Assumptions used to Estimate Fair Value of Stock Options

Weighted average assumptions used to estimate fair values of stock options on the date of grants for fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023 was as follows:


	2025			2024			2023
Expected volatility		40.6	%		40.0	%		39.7	%
Risk-free interest rate		4.11	%		4.23	%		3.96	%
Expected dividends		0	%		0	%		0	%
Exercise factor	2.1 times			2.1 times			2.3 times
Discount for post-vesting restrictions		0.0	%		0.0	%		0.0	%

Summary of Vesting Activities of Shares Issued Under Investment Share Program and Restricted Stock Awards

The following table summarizes vesting activities of shares issued under the investment share program and restricted stock awards:


	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Fair Value
Non-vested at December 28, 2024		164,551		$	328.88
Granted		157,957			231.55
Vested		(46,927	)		343.91
Forfeited		(45,978	)		293.33
Non-vested at December 27, 2025		229,603		$	265.97

Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included in Operating Expenses

The following table provides information regarding stock-based compensation expense included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income:


	2025		2024		2023
	(in thousands)
Amounts included in general and administrative expenses	$	14,395	$	11,835	$	10,370
Amounts included in advertising, promotional, and selling expenses		7,359		7,119		6,601
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	21,754	$	18,954	$	16,971
Amounts related to performance-based stock awards included in total stock-based compensation expense	$	4,000	$	2,720	$	2,518

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of the accumulated other comprehensive loss was as follows as of:


	December 27,			December 28,
	2025			2024
	(in thousands)
Cumulative currency translation adjustments	$	(510	)	$	(856	)
Deferred benefit costs, net of tax		130			160
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(380	)	$	(696	)

Income Taxes - Reconciliations to Statutory Rates (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory rate	$ 32,183
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	8,111
Federal tax credits	(1,227)
Changes in valuation allowances	637
Share-based payment awards	1,307
Limitation on officer's compensation	692
Non-deductible meals & entertainment	1,930
Change in unrecognized tax benefits	28
Other	(276)
Total income tax provision	$ 44,991	$ 27,907	$ 33,338
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
U.S. federal statutory rate	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax effect	5.20%	5.50%	4.80%
Federal tax credits	(0.80%)
Change in valuation allowances	0.40%	3.00%	1.00%
Non-deductible share-based payment awards compensation under Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m)	0.90%	1.10%	3.40%
Limitation on officer's compensation	0.50%
Non-deductable meals & entertainment	1.30%	2.10%	1.20%
Deduction relating to excess stock-based compensation		0.60%	0.10%
Change in unrecognized tax benefits	0.00%
Other	(0.10%)	(1.40%)	(1.10%)
Effective tax rate	29.30%	31.90%	30.40%
CANADA
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Other	$ 1,606
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Other	0.90%

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 22, 2025	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total payments due		$ 41,434
Related party transaction, other expenses from transactions with related party		$ 100	$ 100	$ 100
One time payment for termination of license agreement	$ 100,000
Dogfish Head Brewery
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease term of contract		10 years
Total payments due		$ 3,600
Dogfish Head Brewery \| Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total payments due		$ 400	$ 400	$ 400

- Definition

The aggregate cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered during the reporting period.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
Net income	$ 108,469	$ 59,695	$ 76,250
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	90,438	93,992	88,141
Impairment of intangible assets		42,584	16,426
Impairment of brewery assets	6,955	7,184	5,396
Change in right-of-use assets	(2,940)	7,722	7,678
Stock-based compensation expense	21,754	18,954	16,971
Deferred income taxes	(1,018)	(19,918)	(10,871)
Other non-cash (income) expense	(523)	(237)	224
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	4,352	5,548	(10,340)
Inventories	23,405	6,907	31,500
Prepaid expenses, income tax receivable, and other current assets	(18,496)	(4,660)	13,979
Third-party production prepayments	7,374	19,108	27,758
Other assets	7,620	6,156	(5,849)
Accounts payable	5,227	2,602	2,763
Accrued expenses, other current liabilities, and other liabilities	15,607	12,320	13,884
Operating lease liabilities	1,934	(9,065)	(8,759)
Net cash provided by operating activities	270,158	248,892	265,151
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(54,563)	(76,277)	(64,087)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment	47	23	1,709
Cash paid for note receivable		(20,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(54,516)	(96,254)	(62,378)
Cash flows used in financing activities:
Repurchases and retirement of Class A common stock	(202,424)	(238,614)	(92,877)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and sale of investment shares	2,513	3,597	11,723
Net cash paid on finance leases and notes payable	(1,728)	(1,886)	(1,575)
Payment of tax withholding on stock-based payment awards and investment shares	(2,444)	(2,407)	(2,113)
Net cash used in financing activities	(204,083)	(239,310)	(84,842)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	11,559	(86,672)	117,931
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	211,819	298,491	180,560
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	223,378	211,819	298,491
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income tax payments, net	(63,424)	(52,028)	(35,728)
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	13,288	10,496	10,483
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	122	222	138
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	1,728	1,886	1,575
Right-of-use-assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	13,630		(107)
Right-of-use-assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations		2,017	2,825
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses for purchases of property, plant, and equipment	2,473	(3,998)	1,107
Non-cash financing activity - (decrease) increase in accrued excise taxes on share repurchases	(399)	1,364	$ 929
Non-cash investing activity - reduction in accrued expenses, notes receivable and related interest receivable	$ 6,786	$ 2,423

Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

T. Segment Reporting

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources in assessing performance. The Company has one operating segment and one reportable segment that produces and sells alcohol beverages under various brands. All brands are predominantly beverages that are manufactured using similar production processes, have comparable alcohol content, generally fall under the same regulatory environment, and are sold to the same types of customers in similar size quantities at similar price points, with similar profit margins, and through the same channels of distribution. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is the chief executive officer.

The accounting policies of the segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. The CODM assesses performance for the segment based on net income, which is reported on the income statement as consolidated net income. The measure of segment assets is reported on the balance sheet as total consolidated assets.


	Year Ended
	December 27, 2025			December 28, 2024			December 30, 2023

Net revenue	$	1,964,994		$	2,012,926		$	2,008,625
Less:
Cost of goods sold		1,012,414			1,119,194			1,156,256
Salaries and benefits expenses		261,910			254,589			238,363
Advertising, promotional, and selling expenses (excluding salaries and benefits)		455,833			402,221			410,710
General and administrative expenses (excluding salaries and benefits)		83,000			85,129			81,473
Impairment of intangible assets		—			42,584			16,426
Impairment of brewery assets		6,955			7,184			5,396
Contract settlement costs		—			26,052			—
Interest income, net		(9,939	)		(13,249	)		(10,995	)
Other expense, net		1,361			1,620			1,408
Income tax provision		44,991			27,907			33,338
Segment net income	$	108,469		$	59,695		$	76,250

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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+ Details

Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Impairment charges on right-of use assets	$ 0.6	$ 0.0	$ 0.4
Losses on disposals of right of use assets		$ 0.2

Leases - ROU assets and lease liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Right-of-use assets
Operating lease assets	$ 30,229	$ 27,837
Finance lease assets	$ 1,096	$ 2,818
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Current
Operating lease liabilities	$ 12,762	$ 5,735
Finance lease liabilities	$ 1,103	$ 1,904
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities	Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities
Non-current
Operating lease liabilities	$ 25,111	$ 30,205
Finance lease liabilities	$ 8	$ 936
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	Other Liabilities, Noncurrent

Third-Party Production Payments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Third Party Production Payments

I. Third-Party Production Payments

During the years ended December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, the Company produced approximately 86% and 74%, respectively, of its domestic volume at Company-owned production facilities. In the normal course of its business, the Company has historically entered into various production arrangements with other beverage companies. Pursuant to these arrangements, the Company generally supplies raw materials and packaging to those companies and incurs conversion fees for labor at the time the liquid is produced and packaged.

The Company currently has production services agreements with subsidiaries of City Brewing Company, LLC (“City Brewing”). In August 2025, the Company extended the terms and amended certain fees under these agreements. The contracts now expire on December 31, 2028 and the Company retains the contractual right to extend these agreements annually through December 31, 2035. These City Brewing agreements include a minimum capacity availability commitment by City Brewing and the Company is obligated to meet annual minimum volume commitments and is subject to contractual shortfall fees, if these annual minimum volume commitments are not met.

During the years ended December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, City Brewing supplied approximately 14% and 26%, respectively, of the Company’s domestic shipment volume. In accordance with the production services agreement, the Company has made payments to City Brewing which were principally used for capital improvements at City Brewing facilities. These payments are being expensed over the terms of the agreements. During years ended December 27, 2025 and December 28, 2024, third-party production prepayment expense was $8.4 million and $20.1 million, respectively. The remaining net book value of these third-party production prepayments is $7.1 million as of December 27, 2025, which is expected to be expensed to cost of goods sold ratably based on committed annual production capacity through December 31, 2028.

In January of 2024, the Company and City Brewing entered into a Loan and Security agreement at which time payment of $20 million was made by the Company to City Brewing. Repayment of the note receivable plus an agreed investment return for a combined total of $22.4 million shall be repaid to the Company subject to annual repayment limits. As of December 27, 2025, the balance of the note receivable was $11.2 million and the final maturity date is December 31, 2028.

In December of 2024, the Company announced an amendment and restatement in its entirety of an existing production agreement with a third-party supplier, Rauch North America Inc ("Rauch"). This amendment adjusted the existing production agreement to better match the Company’s future capacity requirements and resulted in increased production flexibility and more favorable termination rights to the Company in exchange for a $26 million cash payment to Rauch which was paid on December 23, 2024. As a result of the payment, the Company recorded a pre-tax contract settlement expense of $26 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The amended and restated Rauch agreement includes quarterly minimum payments that total $4.1 million annually at zero volume and a termination fee of $5 million with 12 months written notice. The initial term of the agreement expires on December 31, 2031 with provisions to extend.

At current production volume projections, the Company believes that it will fall short of its future annual volume commitments under the City Brewing and Rauch agreements and will incur shortfall fees. The Company expenses the shortfall fees during the contractual period when such fees are incurred as a component of cost of goods sold. During 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded $21.4 million and $13.0 million, respectively, in shortfall fees. At current volume projections, the Company anticipates that it will recognize approximately $19 million of shortfall fees in future years with $6 million forecasted to be expensed in 2026 and $13 million expected to be expensed in future years thereafter.

As of December 27, 2025, if volume for the remaining term of the production arrangements was zero, the total contractual shortfall and termination fees, with advance notice as specified in the related contractual agreements, would total approximately $26 million with $15 million due in 2026 and $11 million due in future years thereafter.

The Company has regular discussions with its third-party production suppliers related to its future capacity needs and the terms of its contracts. Changes to volume estimates, future amendments or cancellations of existing contracts could accelerate or change total shortfall fees expected to be incurred.

Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 28, 2024	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense			$ 88,800	$ 93,200	$ 87,900
Impairment of intangible assets	$ 16,400	$ 42,600		42,584	16,426
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets			$ 6,400	$ 7,200	$ 5,000

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant, and equipment consisted of the following as of:


	December 27, 2025			December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Machinery and plant equipment	$	834,528		$	830,964
Building and building improvements		276,483			256,829
Leasehold improvements		70,559			71,846
Kegs		52,914			58,384
Office equipment and furniture		47,638			44,409
Land		31,000			25,980
Assets under construction		49,152			46,637
Property, plant, and equipment, gross		1,362,274			1,335,049
Less accumulated depreciation		(784,149	)		(718,807	)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$	578,125		$	616,242

Leases - Maturities of lease liabilities (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025 USD ($)
Operating Leases
2026	$ 13,918
2027	6,727
2028	6,039
2029	4,522
2030	4,429
Thereafter	5,799
Total lease payments	41,434
Less imputed interest	(3,561)
Present value of lease liability	$ 37,873
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.50%
Operating Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]
Lease Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	9 months 18 days
Finance Lease Liabilities, Payments, Due
2026	$ 1,133
2027	8
Total lease payments	1,141
Less imputed interest	(30)
Present value of lease liability	$ 1,111
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.50%
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	4 years 10 months 24 days

Third-Party Production Payments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 23, 2024	Jan. 31, 2024	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of brews and packages				86.00%	74.00%
Service agreement expiration date				Dec. 31, 2028
Agreement option to extend				the contractual right to extend these agreements annually through December 31, 2035
Percentage of brews and packages across various locations				14.00%	26.00%
Third-party production prepayments expense				$ 8.4	$ 20.1
Total third-party production prepayments				$ 7.1
Note receivable maturity date				Dec. 31, 2028
Payment on loan and security agreement		$ 20.0
Repayment of the loan plus an agreed investment return		$ 22.4
Note receivable				$ 11.2
Cash payment	$ 26.0
Pre-tax contract settlement expense			$ 26.0
Quarterly minimum payments				4.1
Termination fee				5.0
Shortfall fees				21.4	$ 13.0
Expected shortfall fees				19.0
Shortfall forecasted expense				6.0
Shortfall forecasted expense, thereafter				13.0
Contractual shortfall and termination fees				26.0
Contractual shortfall and termination fees, due in 2026				15.0
Contractual shortfall and termination fees to be paid, thereafter				$ 11.0

Inventories (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following as of:


	December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Current inventory:
Raw materials	$	37,395	$	48,321
Work in process		20,369		18,878
Finished goods		34,768		49,960
Total current inventory		92,532		117,159
Long term inventory		7,298		6,076
Total inventory	$	99,830	$	123,235

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Before Income Taxes on Provision For Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024	Dec. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 157,651	$ 91,218	$ 111,247
Foreign	(4,191)	(3,616)	(1,659)
Income before income tax provision	$ 153,460	$ 87,602	$ 109,588

- Definition

Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest.

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+ Details

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 480	$ 303
Increases related to current period tax positions	60	33
Increases related to prior period tax positions	22	309
Decreases related to lapse of statute of limitations	(47)	(165)
Balance at end of period	$ 515	$ 480

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 27, 2025	Dec. 28, 2024
Current inventory:
Raw materials	$ 37,395	$ 48,321
Work in process	20,369	18,878
Finished goods	34,768	49,960
Total current inventory	92,532	117,159
Long term inventory	7,298	6,076
Total inventory	$ 99,830	$ 123,235

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year is a fifty-two or fifty-three-week period ending on the last Saturday in December. The 2025, 2024 and 2023 fiscal years consisted of fifty-two weeks.

Principles of Consolidation

Use of Estimates

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Inventories and Provision for Excess or Expired Inventory

Property, Plant and Equipment


Kegs	5 years

Computer software and equipment	2 to 5 years

Office equipment and furniture	3 to 7 years

Machinery and plant equipment	3 to 20 years

Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the remaining term of the lease or estimated useful life of the asset

Building and building improvements	12 to 20 years, or the remaining useful life of the building, whichever is shorter

Segment Reporting

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Refundable Deposits on Kegs and Pallets

Income Taxes

Revenue Recognition and Classification of Customer Programs and Incentives

Excise Taxes

Cost of Goods Sold

Shipping Costs

Advertising, Promotional, and Selling Expenses

General and Administrative Expenses

Stock-Based Compensation

Net Income Per Share

Employee Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Medical Benefits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 27, 2025

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Funded Status of Retiree Medical Plan

The funded status of the Retiree Medical Plan is as follows at:


		December 27, 2025		December 28, 2024
	(in thousands)
Benefit obligation at end of period		$	887	$	798
Unfunded Status		$	887	$	798