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.
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 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.
‘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 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’s brand.
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 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.
Leinenkugel brothers offer to buy brewery
In a statement, Jake and Dick Leinenkugel reveal they have offered to buy the Chippewa Falls brewery. According to the statement, Molson Coors’ declined to pursue an NDA. The Leinenkugel brothers then followed up but haven’t heard back.
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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 ...
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, ...
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.