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Boston Beer faces a potential $175.5 million in damages after a jury ruled in favor of a packaging supplier it claimed violated a contract to purchase aluminum cans.
A jury ruled in favor of Ardagh Metal Packaging on April 6 in a lawsuit against brewer Sam Adams that claimed Boston Beer had failed or would not be able to purchase a contractual minimum number of cans between 2021 and 2025. Boston Beer denied the claims and said: Securities filing On April 10, it said it “plans to pursue all possible post-trial motions and appellate relief.”
The $175.5 million fine includes offsetting counterclaims filed by Boston Beer. Against ArdaArdagh said it “failed to provide aluminum cans that were free of material defects and met conditions and specifications.” Provided pursuant to the parties’ supply agreement.”
Boston Beer will report first quarter 2026 results on April 30 and is in the process of assessing the financial impact of the ruling and any interest that may accrue. The fine is planned to be paid in cash.
The original lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Jurors’ comments about the case will be submitted in private.
