James Boag Brewery
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia · Est. 1881
Tally's Take
Why this matters
Lion confirmed on 1 July 2026 that Launceston brewing will cease and the brewery close on 6 November 2026. The site remains ACTIVE on this pass date. The Boag brand will continue at other Lion breweries; the Brewhouse remains open; small-scale on-island production is only being explored. Recorded in the source pass as "James Boag Brewery — Launceston" — the suffix names the production site, not a separate company. Ownership as recorded: Lion. Status as recorded: ACTIVE — CLOSURE CONFIRMED FOR 2026-11-06.
The People
Behind the beer
Straight answers
Common questions about James Boag Brewery
- Who owns James Boag Brewery?
- James Boag Brewery is recorded as owned by Lion, which does not yet have a full company profile in this archive.
- When was James Boag Brewery founded?
- James Boag Brewery was founded in 1881 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
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