The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (Boston Beer) is engaged in the business of producing and selling low-alcoholic beverages throughout the United States and in selected international markets. During the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008 (fiscal 2008), Boston Beer sold 1,992,000 barrels of its products (core brands) and brewed 349,000 barrels under contract (non-core products) for third parties. During fiscal 2008, the Company sold over 20 beers under the Samuel Adams or the Sam Adams brand names, seven flavored malt beverage products under the Twisted Tea brand name, and one hard cider product under the HardCore Cider brand name. Boston Beer produces malt beverages and hard cider products at Company-owned breweries and under contract arrangements at other brewery locations. The Company-owned breweries are located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and Boston, Massachusetts.