after the death of his wife. Since 2000 In 2000, San Miguel Corporation acquired J. Boag & Son (previously a publicly listed company) for $92 million. The existing Tasmanian management was retained to continue running the company; production had increased annually for the previous 3 years and this growth was planned to continue. In 2004, Boag's Brewery was expanded to occupy the complete block enclosed by William, Tamar and Shield Streets and The Esplanade. San Miguel sold J. Boag & Son to Lion Nathan Ltd in November 2007 for $325 million. As of 2010 J. Boag and Son employed over 150 people and produced over of beer annually. Beers James Boag's Premium Lager – A European style pilsner, ABV 4.6% Launched in 1994. Boag's Strongarm Bitter – An Australian Bitter Ale, ABV 5.2% Launched in 1997. Production Ceased 2008. James Boag's Premium Light – A low alcohol European style pilsner, ABV 2.5%. Launched in 2002. Boag's Draught – A traditional Australian style of lager, ABV 4.6%. Circa mid 1880s. Boag's Draught Light – A low alcohol Australian style of lager, ABV 2.7%. Launched in 2004. James Boag's Pure – A super premium made with 100% Tasmanian ingredients, ABV 4.5%. Launched in 2009 (Not currently in production) Boag's Classic Blonde – A low carbohydrate style of lager, ABV 4.5%. Launched in 2007. Production ceased 2015. Boag's Wizard Smith ale – A traditional English Pale Ale, ABV 5.0%. Launched in 2007. Only available in Tasmania. Boag's XXX Ale – An Australian style Steam Ale. ABV 4.8%. Launched in 1881. Only available in Tasmania. Colloquially referred to as 'Reds' or 'Strawberry Kisses' due to the colour of the can and the inclusion of three 'x's' in the title. Boag's St George – A Californian style of lager, ABV 4.2%. Launched in 2004. Production Ceased 2011. Limited re-released for the Tasmanian market March 2019. On 2 October 2019 the brewery announced they would be bringing St.George back for good starting from 15 October 2019. Boag's Honey Porter – A limited edition porter made with Tasmanian leatherwood honey (not currently in production). James Boag's Wild Rivers – A Premium Australian Lager, ABV 4.2%. Launched in 2018 (not currently in Production). Boag's Bitter Beer – Not much is known about this beer, Alcohol volume of 4.9%. Ceased production around 1997. (Currently Not in Production) Boags 1881 Traditional Ale – A Tasmanian Style Ale made as close