Leinenkugel, Chippewa Falls and Molson Coors

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 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 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
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 still looking to acquire Chippewa Falls brewery from Molson Coors
In a post on LinkedIn yesterday (15 January), brothers Dick and Jake Leinenkugel said that they had already shared a proposal with Molson Coors requesting that they enter a Non Di
‘We are profoundly saddened.’ Leinenkugel family’s attempt to buy Chippewa Falls brewery fails
An attempt to keep Leinenkugel's in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin has reportedly failed, according to Jake and Dick Leinenkugel, who say Molson Coors rejected an offer to enter into purchasing negotiations.
Leinenkugel Family Go Public On Efforts To Save Chippewa Falls Brewery
Last November, we reported that “Molson Coors will close its Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls and cease operations effective Jan. 17, 2025.” The closures, will lead to the loss of more than 50 jobs.
Leinenkugel family wants to acquire historic Chippewa Falls brewery
The Leinenkugel family is hoping to acquire the historic Chippewa Falls brewery after Molson Coors announced plans last year to shut it down.
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 brothers trying to buy back Chippewa Falls brewery from Molson Coors
Molson Coors is permanently closing the brewery this week and moving production to its main site in Milwaukee.
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.
Like a 'funeral wake': Dick and Jake Leinenkugel 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 ...
Hope Village to bring affordable housing to Chippewa Falls
The Chippawa Falls County Board has approved a grant to allow Hope Village to bring more affordable housing to the area.
Beloved white tiger at Chippewa Falls zoo passes away
The white tiger at the Irvine Park Zoo in Chippewa Falls has passed away, the city parks and rec department announced Friday.
Teen charged with raping, killing 10-year-old girl in Chippewa County identified
The name of the teenager accused of killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in Chippewa Falls was unsealed Thursday. The case against ...