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
The former president of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Richard Leinenkugel and his brother Jake are trying to buy back the former brewery in Chippewa Falls after Molson Coors moved its operations to Milwaukee in November.
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 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.
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.
‘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.
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' 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 trying to save Chippewa Falls brewery
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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.
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 ...
From Herald files: Leinenkugel's at 150 | A history in words and pictures
In honor of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company's 150th anniversary in 2017, the Chippewa Herald published a special ...
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SGA passes bill to streamline meetings, confirms new positions
SGA Sen. Sophie Leinenkugel said the legislation will consolidate the motions for approval of the agenda and minutes into one ...