Boston Beer is currently facing a $175.5 million fine following a jury decision that favored Ardagh Metal Packaging in their lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit alleged that Boston Beer failed to meet a contractual obligation to purchase a minimum number of aluminum cans from Ardagh between 2021 and 2025.

The jury’s ruling, made on April 6, concluded that Boston Beer had indeed breached contract terms. In response, Boston Beer issued a statement on April 10, asserting that it plans to contest the verdict by pursuing all post-trial motions and potential appellate options.

The substantial fine accounts for the jury’s decision while also considering a counterclaim from Boston Beer, which accused Ardagh of not delivering cans that conformed to the agreed standards of quality and specifications.

Boston Beer is soon to release its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 on April 30. The company is evaluating the monetary impacts related to the jury’s decision and the possible accrual of interest, asserting that it intends to settle the fine using available cash reserves.

Initially, the lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the details of the jury’s discussions are currently sealed from public access.