James Boag Brewery Unveils St George 3.5: A Contemporary Mid-Strength Take on a Classic

Brewed in Launceston, Tasmania, the beer available on tap at select venues across the state.

What you need to know

  • James Boag’s has launched Boag’s St George 3.5, a mid-strength lager and first on-tap addition since 2004.
  • Brewed in Launceston, Tasmania, it’s available on tap at select venues across the state.
  • Positive consumer feedback from the release highlights Lion’s commitment to evolving beer preferences.

Iconic Launceston Brewery, James Boag, is thrilled to announce the launch of highly anticipated “Boag’s St George 3.5” – a contemporary mid-strength lager that marks a fresh chapter in the brewery’s storied history.

Boag’s St George 3.5 is a distinctive mid-strength variant of the original full-strength St George, delivering a modern and refreshing new flavour profile.

Meticulously crafted in Tasmania, this release marks the first on tap addition to the James Boag lineup since 2004, with select Tasmanian venues trialling the product over summer.

“James Boag is synonymous with Tasmania, it’s fantastic to add another great brew to our already impressive lineup."

John Burchill, Tasmanian State Sales Manager at Lion

“The introduction of St George 3.5 underscores our commitment to answering the evolving preferences of beer drinkers. Every drop of Boag’s St George 3.5 will be brewed in our brewery in Launceston,” John Burchill said.

“Excitingly, we’re already receiving fantastic feedback from consumers and customers alike and look forward to many more Tasmanians enjoying a Boag’s St George 3.5.”

Boag’s St George 3.5 is available on tap at select establishments across Tasmania now.