A historical timeline of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. BARRY ADAMS Nov 7, 2024 Nov 7, 2024 Updated May 5, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 1845 — Jacob Leinenkugel emigrates to Wisconsin from Meckenheim, Germany, where Jacob’s father was an innkeeper and brewer himself.kAmkDEC@?8m`gefk^DEC@?8m — tBF:AA65 H:E9 v6C>2? 3C6H:?8 <?@H=6586 2?5 EC25:E:@? A2DD65 5@H? 7C@> 9:D 72>:=J[ y24@3 {6:?6?<F86= @A6?D 2 3C6H6CJ :? E96 ?@CE9H6DE6C? 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Historic Leinenkugel's brewery to close in Chippewa Falls Molson Coors to close Leinenkugel's breweries in Wisconsin.
Leinenkugel's brewery closure catches Chippewa Falls off guard Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls announced its impending shutdown Wednesday leaving Chippewa Valley locals reeling.
Leinenkugel's brewery closure catches Chippewa Falls off guard (copy) Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls announced its impending shutdown Wednesday leaving Chippewa Valley locals reeling.
Like a 'funeral wake': Dick and Jake Leinenkugel lament loss of historic Chippewa Falls brewery Jake and Dick Leinenkugel say the decision by Molson Coors to close Leinenkugel’s brewery was unexpected and frustrating for the Leinenkugel …
