BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Boston Beer Co. (SAM) on Tuesday reported a loss of $22.5 million in its fourth quarter.

The Boston-based company said it had a loss of $2.12 per share.

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of $2.33 per share.

The brewer posted revenue of $409 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $385.7 million, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $384.5 million.

For the year, the company reported profit of $108.5 million, or $9.89 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.96 billion.

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