Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan

Reviewed by PlainRetire Editorial, Retirement Plans Editorial Team · June 17, 2026

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Boston Beer Corporation · Massachusetts · Manufacturing

What the 2023 filing shows

Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan holds $223M for 2,511 participants — about $88,987 per participant, down 16.9% over the 2022 plan year.

$223M
total plan assets (2022 EOY): 2,511
covered participants: $88,987
avg assets per participant: -16.9%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $46M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)

$223M

Participants

2,511

State

Massachusetts

Industry

Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan

Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Boston Beer Corporation, headquartered in Massachusetts. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $223M in total end-of-year assets and covers 2,511 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 043537265, and the plan has been effective since 1993-10-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $269M at the beginning of 2022 to $223M at year-end — a decline of 16.9%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $223M, with reported net income of $-45,601,645 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)	$269M
Total Assets (End of Year)	$223M
Net Assets (End of Year)	$223M
Net Income	$-45,601,645
Plan Type	401(k)
Employer EIN	043537265
Plan Effective Date	1993-10-01
Filing Status	FILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Boston Beer Corporation)

Year	Plans	Participants	Total Assets
2022	1	2,511	$223M
2023	1	2,657	$290M
2024	1	2,659	$353M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan? ▼

As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan holds $223M in total assets with 2,511 participants. It is sponsored by Boston Beer Corporation.

What type of plan is Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan? ▼

Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1993-10-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 043537265.

Who sponsors the Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan? ▼

Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan is sponsored by Boston Beer Corporation, located in Massachusetts. The sponsor's EIN is 043537265 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.

How did Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan perform in 2022? ▼

Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan declined by 16.9% during 2022, moving from $269M to $223M in total assets. Net income was $-45,601,645.

Where can I find official filings for Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan? ▼

Official Form 5500 filings for Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 043537265 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.

How does Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan compare to other plans? ▼

You can compare Boston Beer Company 401(k) Plan against other 401(k) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in Massachusetts on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.