Lion has announced a proposal to close the James Boag’s Brewery in Launceston in November 2026, a move that would end brewing at one of Australia’s oldest and most iconic brewery sites and...
James Boag Brewery has announced the release of “Boag’s St George 3.5” (% abv). This contemporary mid-strength lager is on tap at select Tasmanian venues....
This week the team discuss the grant to keep Boags alive, growth for Mighty Craft and the Brewing in New Zealand report. GABS Hottest 100 results announced Government grant sees Lion reverse Boag’...
This week, the team discuss Ballistic Beer entering administration, Lion closing Boag's Visitor centre and how the world defines NoLo....
The promise of a million-dollar support package from the Tasmanian state government has seen Lion reverse its decision to close the James Boag’s Visitor Centre in Launceston....
Lion has announced the closure of the James Boag’s Visitor Centre in Launceston, citing COVID-19 impacts, rise of costs and “overall decline” in beer consumption....
The United Kingdom-based International Brewing and Cider Awards 2019 were held this month, with four Australian breweries winning international honours. This year’s awards attracted more than 1,000 en...
Lion Beer's James Boag brewery launches Wild Rivers, its first major new lager release in a decade, brewed exclusively in Launceston....
James Boag’s Wizard Smith’s Ale will soon be officially available on the mainland, exclusively through Coles Liquor stores. Starting Wednesday in Liquorland and from August 24 in First Cho...
XXXX Bitter, Tooheys Extra Dry and James Boag’s Premium Light will all have their ABV reduced under changes announced by Lion today. Just days after announcing a three per cent decline in alcohol volu...
Tasmania’s Examiner newspaper is reporting that Tasmanian microbrewers are disappointed over a lack of representation at local food event Festivale. The event organiser’s pourage rights co...
One of the classic beer fables in that of St Arnold of Metz who, legend has it, warned his parishioners to drink beer not water. It is asserted that the good Bishop of Metz had clued to the fact that...