Leinenkugel's Chippewa Falls brewery closes

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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
Leinenkugel's Chippewa Falls brewery closes after over 150 years
It was a sad, somber day in Chippewa Falls as production at the historic Leinenkugel's brewery officially came to an end.
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,
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
A Leinenkugel salute to its German heritage
Dick Leinenkugel is one of the fifth generation of his family to have guided, brewed, packaged, delivered and taste-tested in the Chippewa Falls brewery.