Leinenkugel, Chippewa Falls

Leinenkugel’s drinkers say the beer ‘won't taste the same’ as Chippewa Falls brewery shuts down
As Leinenkugel's main brewery closes in Chippewa Falls some beer drinkers say they will stop buying Leinenkugel's beer. Others resolve to keep supporting the company.
Chippewa Falls Leinenkugel's brewery closing, family's purchase offer denied
The Leinenkugel Brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, will permanently close its doors on Friday after more than 150 years in operation.
As the Leinenkugel's Brewery officially closes, hopes dim in Chippewa Falls
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — More than 150 years of brewing tradition quietly came to an end in Chippewa Falls this week. The historic Leinenkugel's Brewery closed down, resulting in layoffs for 56 employees.
Historic Leinenkugel's brewery to close in Chippewa Falls
Molson Coors will cease operations at its historic Leinenkugel’s Chippewa Falls brewery and the company’s Tenth Street Brewery in Milwaukee on Jan. 17, according to Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. President Tony Bugher.
Leinenkugel brothers offer to buy Chippewa Falls brewery from Molson Coors
The famous Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls hasn't been owned by a member of the Leinenkugel family since 1988, but some members of the family want to change that.
Tony Bugher carries Leinenkugel brewing banner as new president of Chippewa Falls company
In May 1867, the Leinenkugel family brewery was founded in Chippewa Falls by Jacob Leinenkugel. Now in 2023, a sixth generation of family members are keeping the company thriving. That includes Tony Bugher,
Like a 'funeral wake': Leinenkugel family lament loss of historic Chippewa Falls brewery
Dick and Jake Leinenkugel say the decision by Molson Coors to shutdown Leinenkugel’s brewery was unexpected and frustrating for the Leinenkugel family who have brewed locally since the company's inception in 1867.
Leinenkugel’s last call in Chippewa Falls
It’s last call for historic Wisconsin brewery Leinenkugel’s in Chippewa Falls after more than 150 years of brewing beer. FOX 9’s Maury Glover spoke with members of the community to learn what the closing means to them.
Brewing comes to an end for Leinenkugel’s
Brewing in Chippewa Falls is coming to an end for many on Thursday, as it was the final day of work for union workers at the Leinenkugel Brewery. The day wrapped up around 2 p.m. with a steam whistle,
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Community mourns closing of historic Leinenkugel’s brewery
It's the last call for a historic Wisconsin brewery, and the community that surrounds it is in mourning. FOX 9's Maury Glover ...
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Leinenkugel brothers' interest in buying back historic brewery rejected
Dick Leinenkugel says Molson Coors CEO told him discussions were not prudent and the company is ‘fully committed’ to ...
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From Herald files: Leinenkugel's at 150 | A history in words and pictures
Cancel anytime. Jan 15, 2025 28 mins ago 0 Take a Throwback Thursday look back. In honor of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company's 150th anniversary in 2017, the Chippewa Herald published a ...