Came to this brewery after a hockey game for my daughter's friend. We had a great time with beer flight and cheese curds. The staff were awesome and very friendly. The flight was great with a fair variety of options. Check it out! read more

This brewery is located less than 2 blocks from my grandparents home so I've seen it in passing many times as a child. Now as an adult, I finally got to see it up close! Tours & tastings are available. Book online or via the lodge. Super cool place! Friendly staff! read more

Leinenkugel Brewing - Indoors - Breweries Near Me - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

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Such friendly staff and no line at all on a Sunday (lucky me?). It's super spacious: lots of merch and seating areas (indoor and patio). Please give Dan a promotion: he's awesome. They were almost out of the Leanie's light (so I got a free pour for changing out the tank to what's on draft) and they've finally fixed up the Canoe Laddle Kölsch as well that had some issues earlier in dispensing the beer. Honestly my lucky day to try all my favorite Leinenkugel's beers on draft. I love this brewery and I'd definitely come back with friends to try other beers on the menu. read more

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During a road trip, we stopped in Chippewa Falls to visit the Leinenkugel Brewery, well known for its fruity beers (peach was our fave)! The brewery dates back to 1867, and several of the original buildings remain in use, giving the property a distinctly historic feel. Although we chose not to join a tour--having visited many breweries both domestically and internationally--we enjoyed walking the grounds and appreciating the preserved architecture. A tasting flight of six 5 oz pours is $15, with a two-flight option available for $25, making it easy to sample a wide range of their offerings. They also have some in house special beers. The visitor center also features an extensive merchandise selection along with exhibits highlighting the brewery's history. For those interested in both brewing and heritage, it's worth spending about an hour exploring the site. read more

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This place is historic, having been around for 150-plus years. There are old brick buildings, new brick buildings, an awesome brewery with an awesome tour. A barn and stables. A huge chair, gardens, patio, giant gift shop and the fantastic Leinie Lodge. There is the Leinenkugel family history and of course, the tasty beer! What more could you ask for? Well, for one, you could ask their corporate owners to keep the brewery open. In November 2024, they announced closure of the brewery. Could the closure be retribution for the employee strike not too long ago? Sad. read more

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I read in the news yesterday (11/6/24) that Leinenkugel was going to close what sounds like this location in Chippewa Falls as well as another in Milwaukee. A separate location in Chippewa Falls would remain open however. The closure is expected in January of 2025. This brewery is a macro brewery and is therefore not even close to being a mom and pop, small business owned brewery and with closure if breweries of this size I kind of shrug off as opposed to feeling disappointed that somebody's dream of making craft beer and serving it to the public fell through but this closure is further indication of a shift in the consumer market and how beer drinking just doesn't have the same popularity it had prior to the Covid pandemic. With all of that said Leinenkugel was on my list of breweries to try and I indeed did. Steve and I had their Berry Weiss, which was a fruited Berliner Weisse beer. I was surprised that I liked it as much as I did for a corporate beer since almost always I am not too terribly impressed. It was by no means stellar mind you but solid enough. Flavor features with this particular beer are sweet, fruity, tart and strong. The berries that are at play here are blackberries, elderberries and loganberries which are all indigenous to Wisconsin. Being made aware of this kind of made the concept with this beer a little bit more interesting. Leinenkugel has a wide variety of different beers from lagers, shandy and sours. read more

Leinenkugel Brewing - The surprisingly good Berry Weiss from Leinenkugel Brewing. - Breweries Near Me - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

The Leinenkugal Brewery is a little out of our way from our usual road trips from Wisconsin to the twin cities, but if there is ever a nice day it's hard to not take our dog and sit on the patio! The patio is pretty large with some shady spots and some sunny spots! There is a large parking lot and some overflow parking and street parking. There is a nice bar window outside open to the patio so it's nice and easy to get a beer from there. I love that they do mixes of their beers to create more options to make it fun! I really enjoyed the cherry lemonade! The inside is also huge and there is so much merchandise and seating inside. The inside is a cabin/lodge feel and I love that about it. read more

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I haven't had the pleasure of visiting Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, home of Leinenkugel's Brewing Company for 155 years. I am sure the factory tour and tasting of their superlative beer would be worth the time and cost of traveling from Pennsylvania, but to date, I have to be satisfied with the simple pleasure of drinking their exceptional fermentations. Last week while in Wellsboro, I stopped at a local beer distributor and found a bottle of Red Lager on display and available for purchase by the case. I am happily familiar with Summer Shandy, Juicy Peach and Berry Weiss, and have sampled the Octoberfest and Original Beer. All wonderful to imbibe either with friends or alone. Jacob Leinenkugel was an immigrant from Germany and brought his beer recipes with him to the new world. He certainly made the USA a better place with his creations and attention to tradition. Their list of products is extensive, from IPAs to Bocks to Spritzens and Helles; both year rounds and seasonals. You can even buy them in variety packs (as I have on many occasions). They are all well crafted and delicious - the colder the better. So until I make it to Wisconsin and visit Leinie Lodge to indulge in all that goodness, visits to our local distributors to buy whatever Leinenkugel's I can find will have to do. That case of Red Lager should get us through the next month or so, and then the search will resume for the best local source of this august curated refreshment. read more

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A Brewmaster's Dream Leinenkigel's is more than just a brewery; it's an experience. From the moment you step inside, you're enveloped in a warm, inviting atmosphere. The rustic charm, coupled with modern touches, creates a space that's both cozy and stylish. The beer list is a craft beer lover's paradise. Every brew, from the hoppy IPAs to the rich, malty stouts, is a testament to the brewer's skill and passion. The staff, knowledgeable and friendly, is always ready to offer recommendations based on your preferences. perfect place to unwind and savor the good life. read more

What a beautiful brewery! Beer is always good! Great place to stop and get a flight!! read more

Leinenkugel Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

We took a day trip (Memorial Day). It is about 2 hours from home so an easy drive. It was well worth it. Super beautiful grounds. Nice clean store. Bought a few goodies. We enjoyed a flight and found our new favorite, pink lemonade- summer shandy and berry Weiss. Loved walking around the grounds and taking lots of pics. A fun and gorgeous day. I also appreciated that they are still asking people to wear a mask when not drinking. Even tho people act like 'covid is over' it's still nice to see a place still taking precautions. Will def be back! read more

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A very nice place (the nicest in town!) and had lots of great brand merchandise. It's basically a gift shop, bar and brewery tour. I want to emphasize that the Leinies staff were all lovely people. However, some of the people in Chippewa Falls and the surrounding areas were sublty hostile. It is NOT a diverse community and If that concerns you, I would think twice about making this area a destination for an trip. Stop in for the beer though! read more

This is a great brewery tour, Cindy was a terrific tour guide. You can hang out in the lodge and store before and after, great space inside and out. read more

We did not participate in the tour we paid for on 7-29-23 because we did not feel comfortable crossing the picket line we encountered upon our arrival. We interacted with several picketers and decided not to cross their picket line. I am very disappointed that Leinenkugel opted to not reveal workers have been on strike since 7-10-23 during the online booking process. I will be requesting a full refund of my payment. Truth must not be a part of Leinenkugel's business practices. We were traveling from Virginia and thought this would be an interesting activity in light of my FORMER like for their beers. read more

Leinenkugel Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

When you're driving to Green Bay and see a billboard off the side of the road for a beer you've heard of and had a few times at summer parties. You take the exit and follow some adventure. Loved the place. Heads up: we didn't take the tour as a matter of trying to balance adventuring with trying to be somewhere we were supposed to be. But we did drink a bunch of beer and take copious amounts of pictures on the giant wooden lounge chair. Mixing beers to make "beer cocktails" is fun. If you are driving to Green Bay (or the other way to Minnesota) and are looking for adventure, beer, or a fun gift shop you should not miss. read more

I been to 150 different Breweries and the Leinenkugel Lodge has the VERY BEST Customer Service by far! We visited two nights in a row and thoroughly enjoyed the service! read more

Took the outdoor tour due to covid precautionary measures. Still had a great time! They have their spritzens, lagers, and ales on draft for you to sample before& after the tour. They rotate the seasonal draft beers and their beer cocktails. read more

Had a blast visiting this place. We took a flight out to check this place then go back home. It was worth it. We liked the tour, the great shop and every beer they had to offer. We bought plenty of souvenirs in the gift shop too. I wish they'd sell more of the beer on the west coast. We only gets the shandys for some reason. We need the Original and the Light bad. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal! Our tour guide was excellent. Had a lot of fun shopping and drinking beer in the lodge.

Amazing brewery and a must-see if you are within driving distance. This was my third visit and I've had a great time on each trip. The most important things to remember are that some parts of the tour are outside and require a 5 story ride in a small elevator. Not the friendliest to disabled visitors or people with claustrophobia. Make sure you dress accordingly and you may want to pass if there is heavy rain/snow. Also, the tastings aren't free. However, its a small price and you get a souvenir shot glass or pint. The tours are informative, the buildings are historic, and the tastings are fun. Unfortunately (for me anyway), it gets busier and busier each visit. I really hope it doesn't get as crowded as some of the other brewery tours I've been on. Even though Leinenkugel was bought out, I really enjoy the small brewery atmosphere and, if the crowds get any larger, it will loose some of its charm (I doubt the Lodge can do anything to prevent that from happening though). Anyway, I've pointed out the only flaws for Leinenkugels. I highly suggest that any beer drinker give this place a visit. Its even family friendly and short enough (the tour and tastings are less than an hour) for more sober patrons that are more interested in quenching their curiosity than their thirst. read more

Just flew in from Arizona and came upon this place . They have great beers and good food. I I had the nachos and my wife had a chicken salad . The chicken salad came with lots of chicken and they weren't skimping on my nachos either. The picture says it all. They have great beer also. I had the Sweet baby Jesus which was a chocolate peanut butter beer. Wow it was unbelieveable. I also had the berry wise It was great to. If you're in Baltimore you need to try this place out. If not for the food, then the beer. read more

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We really enjoyed the tour! Grace was an excellent tour guide. We paid $10 for the tour and for 5, 5 ounce glasses of different kinds of beers. Loved the Summer Shandy and pink lemonade. read more

Cool place with a unique history... great beer, great decor with fireplace and friendly folks. I thought the Oktoberfest was refreshing with a hint of pumpkin. read more

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I hadn't been in the area in ages and I hadn't been here yet, so I took the opportunity. The $5 for five 5oz. pours or $10 for two pints is OK pricing. It was nice to try a brew before embarking on the tour. The overall tour experience was OK. It's probably 10 stops with the guide explaining things along the way. Typical topics - history, how beer is made, sales volume, and showing some of the machines and equipment. Nothing any different than any other brewery tour. The group was about 15 people, so it's a nice size in case of Q&A. Overall, about an hour of time. I did find it a bit peculiar that our guide covered all the topics about beer and varieties and such was only 19 year old. Could be a bad optic for some. The large store is well stocked and has just about everything you need. The history wall of all the beers located near the restrooms is a must. There's some I remember. The one tip I have is if you can, take the tour Monday-Thursday as those are the only days that have production. Fridays are cleaning days so there's at least something going on then too. Seeing an empty and idle brewery on the weekend is expected by me but may not be for some. I know a huge brewery in Milwaukee has a different and better tour during the weekdays and maybe that's the case here too. read more

I don't typically like beer, but their new Cranberry Ginger beer changed my mind. So much so that I bought some to take home. Hope they distribute it to Illinois and offer it again in the fall next year. I love it! read more

My boyfriend and I made a stop here while we were on vacation in Eau Claire, WI. We didn't take the tour, but we did the beer tasting and it was perfect. Only $5 and great beers. read more

This was referred to us by our waitress at Winzer Stube and she was spot-on. Did the 5 for $5 along with the tour; the day spent with my husband was perfect. Loved the class 1 trout stream right out the door too! read more