Leinenkugel's Chippewa Falls brewery closes

Leinenkugel's Chippewa Falls Brewery Closes Despite Family Offer to Purchase
Jake and Dick Leinenkugel, sixth generation family members, made an offer to Molson Coors to buy the brewery, but that offer was declined.
Initial Family Offer to Preserve Leinenkugel's Brewery Is Unsuccessful
Since 1988, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company has been a part of a larger brewing empire — first Miller and now Molson Coors. in 2024, Leinenkugel’s parent company made an announcement that devastated many in and around Wisconsin: it would be closing the Leininkugel’s brewery in Chippewa Falls and centralizing operations elsewhere in the state.
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.
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.
Leinenkugel family wants to buy back closed Chippewa Falls brewery from Molson Coors
Richard and brother Jake Leinenkugel are trying to buy back the former brewery in Chippewa Falls after Molson Coors moved its operations to Milwaukee
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.
Leinenkugel family aims to purchase Chippewa Falls brewery from Molson Coors
Jake and Dick Leinenkugel sent out a statement Wednesday saying that the Leinenkugels aim to acquire the Chippewa Falls brewery from Molson Coors.
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 has the story.
Leinenkugel brothers say Molson Coors won't consider their attempt to buy historic brewery
The Leinenkugel brewery in Chippewa Falls will close on Friday as Molson Coors consolidates operations in Milwaukee.
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.
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.
Molson Coors refuses bid by Leinenkugel’s family to buy back plant
Molson Coors rejected an offer to sell a brewery that manufactures Leinenkugel’s back to the beer’s namesake family. Last ...
Leinenkugel brothers offer to buy brewery
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - In a statement, Jake and Dick Leinenkugel reveal they have offered to buy the Chippewa Falls ...
Leinenkugel's celebrates with German brewmasters to kick-start 150th
Leinenkugel’s fans will drink, relax and celebrate at the state fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday to wish the brewery a ...