Boston Beer Corporation
Plan context: Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan
EIN 04-3537265 • Boston, MA • 49 filings • 5 plans
Current Snapshot
Latest Year
2024
2024 Participants
2,589
2024 Assets
$353,394,379
2024 Contributions
$32,446,224
Historical Graphs
Total Assets Over Time
Aggregate end-of-year assets by filing year, excluding zero-asset years
Participants Over Time
Largest reported end-of-year plan headcount by filing year, used to avoid double-counting participants across overlapping plans
Company Timeline
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| Year / Filing | Filings | Participants | Assets | Contributions | Contrib./Participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2,589 | $353,394,379 | $32,446,224 | $12,532iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $313,308 at 4% or $208,872 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $208,872 at 4% or $139,248 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $156,654 at 4% or $104,436 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 2,589 | $353,394,379 | $32,446,224 | $12,532iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $313,308 at 4% or $208,872 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $208,872 at 4% or $139,248 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $156,654 at 4% or $104,436 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 2,561 | - | - | - |
| 2023 | 2 | 2,622 | $290,469,332 | $28,980,888 | $11,053iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $276,324 at 4% or $184,216 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $184,216 at 4% or $122,811 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $138,162 at 4% or $92,108 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 2,622 | $290,469,332 | $28,980,888 | $11,053iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $276,324 at 4% or $184,216 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $184,216 at 4% or $122,811 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $138,162 at 4% or $92,108 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 2,285 | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 2 | 2,639 | $223,445,940 | $26,572,242 | $10,069iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $251,726 at 4% or $167,818 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $167,818 at 4% or $111,878 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $125,863 at 4% or $83,909 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 2,639 | $223,445,940 | $26,572,242 | $10,069iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $251,726 at 4% or $167,818 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $167,818 at 4% or $111,878 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $125,863 at 4% or $83,909 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 2,251 | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 2 | 2,511 | $269,047,585 | $25,592,946 | $10,192iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $254,808 at 4% or $169,872 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $169,872 at 4% or $113,248 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $127,404 at 4% or $84,936 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 2,511 | $269,047,585 | $25,592,946 | $10,192iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $254,808 at 4% or $169,872 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $169,872 at 4% or $113,248 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $127,404 at 4% or $84,936 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 2,262 | - | - | - |
| 2020 | 2 | 2,303 | $216,801,328 | $22,426,809 | $9,738iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $243,452 at 4% or $162,301 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $162,301 at 4% or $108,201 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $121,726 at 4% or $81,151 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 2,303 | $216,801,328 | $22,426,809 | $9,738iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $243,452 at 4% or $162,301 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $162,301 at 4% or $108,201 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $121,726 at 4% or $81,151 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 1,901 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 3 | 1,647 | $164,137,847 | $18,693,758 | $11,350iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $283,755 at 4% or $189,170 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $189,170 at 4% or $126,113 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $141,877 at 4% or $94,585 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 1,647 | $164,137,847 | $16,386,395 | $9,949iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $248,731 at 4% or $165,821 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $165,821 at 4% or $110,547 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $124,365 at 4% or $82,910 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 1,500 | - | - | - |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 0 | - | $2,307,363 | - |
| 2018 | 2 | 1,438 | $117,429,018 | $13,553,888 | $9,426iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $235,638 at 4% or $157,092 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $157,092 at 4% or $104,728 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $117,819 at 4% or $78,546 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 1,438 | $117,429,018 | $13,553,888 | $9,426iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $235,638 at 4% or $157,092 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $157,092 at 4% or $104,728 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $117,819 at 4% or $78,546 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 1,300 | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 2 | 1,359 | $120,972,753 | $12,247,302 | $9,012iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $225,300 at 4% or $150,200 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $150,200 at 4% or $100,133 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $112,650 at 4% or $75,100 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 1,359 | $120,972,753 | $12,247,302 | $9,012iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $225,300 at 4% or $150,200 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $150,200 at 4% or $100,133 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $112,650 at 4% or $75,100 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 1,271 | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 2 | 1,394 | $95,600,291 | $13,246,455 | $9,502iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $237,562 at 4% or $158,375 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $158,375 at 4% or $105,583 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $118,781 at 4% or $79,187 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 1,393 | $95,600,291 | $13,246,455 | $9,509iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $237,733 at 4% or $158,488 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $158,488 at 4% or $105,659 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $118,866 at 4% or $79,244 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 1,394 | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 2 | 1,411 | $83,729,147 | $11,766,575 | $8,339iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $208,479 at 4% or $138,986 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $138,986 at 4% or $92,657 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $104,240 at 4% or $69,493 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 1,411 | $83,729,147 | $11,766,575 | $8,339iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $208,479 at 4% or $138,986 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $138,986 at 4% or $92,657 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $104,240 at 4% or $69,493 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 1,390 | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 2 | 1,268 | $76,186,337 | $9,948,118 | $7,846iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $196,138 at 4% or $130,759 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $130,759 at 4% or $87,172 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $98,069 at 4% or $65,379 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 1,268 | $76,186,337 | $9,948,118 | $7,846iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $196,138 at 4% or $130,759 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $130,759 at 4% or $87,172 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $98,069 at 4% or $65,379 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 1,049 | - | - | - |
| 2013 | 2 | 1,074 | $64,149,840 | $9,355,546 | $8,711iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $217,773 at 4% or $145,182 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $145,182 at 4% or $96,788 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $108,887 at 4% or $72,591 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 1,074 | $64,149,840 | $9,355,546 | $8,711iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $217,773 at 4% or $145,182 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $145,182 at 4% or $96,788 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $108,887 at 4% or $72,591 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 979 | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 2 | 889 | $36,601,122 | $5,084,492 | $5,719iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $142,983 at 4% or $95,322 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $95,322 at 4% or $63,548 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $71,492 at 4% or $47,661 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 630 | $36,601,122 | $5,084,492 | $8,071iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $201,766 at 4% or $134,510 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $134,510 at 4% or $89,674 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $100,883 at 4% or $67,255 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 889 | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 2 | 746 | $32,212,805 | $4,654,870 | $6,240iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $155,994 at 4% or $103,996 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $103,996 at 4% or $69,331 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $77,997 at 4% or $51,998 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 513 | $32,212,805 | $4,654,870 | $9,074iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $226,846 at 4% or $151,230 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $151,230 at 4% or $100,820 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $113,423 at 4% or $75,615 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 746 | - | - | - |
| 2010 | 2 | 675 | $29,632,051 | $3,894,158 | $5,769iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $144,228 at 4% or $96,152 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $96,152 at 4% or $64,101 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $72,114 at 4% or $48,076 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 483 | $29,632,051 | $3,894,158 | $8,062iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $201,561 at 4% or $134,374 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $134,374 at 4% or $89,583 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $100,780 at 4% or $67,187 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 675 | - | - | - |
| 2009 | 2 | 670 | $23,702,445 | $3,430,141 | $5,120iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $127,990 at 4% or $85,327 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $85,327 at 4% or $56,885 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $63,995 at 4% or $42,663 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 461 | $23,702,445 | $3,430,141 | $7,441iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $186,016 at 4% or $124,011 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $124,011 at 4% or $82,674 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $93,008 at 4% or $62,005 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 670 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 2 | 734 | $15,627,128 | $3,414,098 | $4,651iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $116,284 at 4% or $77,523 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $77,523 at 4% or $51,682 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $58,142 at 4% or $38,761 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 496 | $15,627,128 | $3,414,098 | $6,883iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $172,082 at 4% or $114,721 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $114,721 at 4% or $76,481 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $86,041 at 4% or $57,361 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 734 | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 2 | 431 | $21,881,284 | $3,088,748 | $7,166iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $179,162 at 4% or $119,441 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $119,441 at 4% or $79,627 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $89,581 at 4% or $59,721 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 431 | $21,881,284 | $3,088,748 | $7,166iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $179,162 at 4% or $119,441 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $119,441 at 4% or $79,627 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $89,581 at 4% or $59,721 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 362 | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 2 | 384 | $19,022,302 | $2,365,446 | $6,160iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $154,000 at 4% or $102,667 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $102,667 at 4% or $68,445 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $77,000 at 4% or $51,333 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 384 | $19,022,302 | $2,365,446 | $6,160iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $154,000 at 4% or $102,667 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $102,667 at 4% or $68,445 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $77,000 at 4% or $51,333 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 332 | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 2 | 336 | $15,338,245 | $2,040,967 | $6,074iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $151,858 at 4% or $101,238 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $101,238 at 4% or $67,492 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $75,929 at 4% or $50,619 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 336 | $15,338,245 | $2,040,967 | $6,074iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $151,858 at 4% or $101,238 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $101,238 at 4% or $67,492 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $75,929 at 4% or $50,619 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 313 | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 2 | 326 | $13,088,031 | $1,952,244 | $5,988iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $149,712 at 4% or $99,808 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $99,808 at 4% or $66,539 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $74,856 at 4% or $49,904 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 326 | $13,088,031 | $1,952,244 | $5,988iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $149,712 at 4% or $99,808 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $99,808 at 4% or $66,539 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $74,856 at 4% or $49,904 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 267 | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 2 | 323 | $10,754,683 | $1,797,011 | $5,564iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $139,088 at 4% or $92,725 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $92,725 at 4% or $61,817 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $69,544 at 4% or $46,363 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 323 | $10,754,683 | $1,797,011 | $5,564iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $139,088 at 4% or $92,725 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $92,725 at 4% or $61,817 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $69,544 at 4% or $46,363 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 288 | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 2 | 281 | $7,907,440 | $1,809,843 | $6,441iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $161,018 at 4% or $107,345 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $107,345 at 4% or $71,564 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $80,509 at 4% or $53,673 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 279 | $7,907,440 | $1,809,843 | $6,487iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $162,172 at 4% or $108,115 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $108,115 at 4% or $72,077 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $81,086 at 4% or $54,057 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 281 | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 2 | 251 | $8,061,340 | $1,620,827 | $6,457iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $161,437 at 4% or $107,625 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $107,625 at 4% or $71,750 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $80,718 at 4% or $53,812 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Company 401(K) Plan | - | 249 | $8,061,340 | $1,620,827 | $6,509iApproximate average salary by contribution assumption: employee only about $162,734 at 4% or $108,489 at 6%; with 50% employer match about $108,489 at 4% or $72,326 at 6%; with 100% employer match about $81,367 at 4% or $54,245 at 6%. |
| Boston Beer Corporation Consolidated Welfare Benefits Plan | - | 251 | - | - | - |