BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 28, 2024. Key results were: Third Quarter 2024 Summary: Depletions decreased 3% and shipments decreased 1.9%Net revenue increased 0.6% to $605.5 millionGross margin of 46.3% up 60 basis points year over yearGAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.86, which includes a non-cash brand impairment charge of $2.49 per share recorded in the third quarter of 2024N ...