Beer news

Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Boag's has been in Tasmania for almost 150 years.

In short:

James Boag will stop making beer in Tasmania, affecting 42 jobs.

The company says the beer market is declining and costs are high.

What's next?

Boag's beer will still be made, but on the mainland, and the Launceston brewery will stay open.

James Boag will stop making beer in Tasmania by November.

The company used to make beer in Tasmania for local people, but now it will make it on the mainland.

The company says it is 'from the pure waters of Tasmania', but that will end.

The beer market has been declining, and the brewery is not being used much.

The brewery in Launceston first opened in 1881.

People in Tasmania can still buy Boag's beer, but it won't be made there.

The mayor of Launceston is sad about the news.

The Boag's story is part of Launceston's story.

The brand is important to Launceston and Tasmania.

The mayor feels bad for the workers who will lose their jobs.

The brewery will be redeveloped and stay open.

Tasmania will get Boag's beer from the mainland.

The company is talking to its 42 employees in Launceston.

The company will look for new uses for the brewery.

Boag's beer will still be made, but in other breweries.

The redeveloped brewery in Launceston will stay open, and people can still buy Boag's beer.

The company will pay back a $1 million loan from the Tasmanian government.

The brewery started in 1881.

The government supported the brewery.

The Tasmanian Premier is disappointed with the news.

The government helped the brewery in the past.

The government's first priority is the workers who will lose their jobs.

The government will help the workers and the hospitality industry.

People can still visit the James Boag Brewery in Launceston.

A federal MP expects the company to treat the workers fairly.

The government will help the workers find new jobs.

The news is difficult for Launceston.

The Launceston Chamber of Commerce is sad about the news.

The news is hard to accept.

The beer market has been declining, and costs are rising.

It will be hard for the 42 workers who will lose their jobs.

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