Australian consumers have rated James Boag as their top pick in Canstar Blue’s latest Australian beer ratings. James Boag scored five stars for value for money, taste, packaging and overall satisfaction.
Our review compares Australian beer on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared retailers before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your closest mates which Australian beer they think is best!
Canstar Blue surveyed 842 Australians for their feedback on the Australian beer(s) they’ve purchased and consumed in the last 12 months.
The winning brand is the one that receives the highest overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
James Boag is a Tasmanian-owned brand that has been operating since 1881. The brand has a range of lagers, ales and beers including their Draught, XXX Ale and Wizard Smith’s Ale.
For more information on consuming alcohol responsibly, refer to the government guidelines.
This article was written by Canstar Blue Home & Lifestyle Content Producer, Rachel Bollerman. Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism at the Queensland University of Technology. She has worked in a variety of public relations, marketing and communications roles, gaining experience in community management, social media marketing, blog writing and other styles of copywriting. When she’s not working, Rachel enjoys doing arts and crafts projects at home and spending time with friends.
Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research Specialist, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and 2 years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.
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