Over the last 155 years, Leinenkugel’s Beer has left a big mark on Wisconsin. It’s a western Wisconsin favorite and it has been enjoyed by generations of beer lovers – while it’s available nationwide, you’ll also find it on tap in scores of Wisconsin taverns, with a canoe paddle sign hanging somewhere near the bar. The beer has been in the background of many people’s lives and every year, scores of Leinies lovers make a pilgrimage to the Leinie Lodge to see where it all began. Here’s what you need to know about the Leinie Lodge, one of the best Wisconsin beer attractions.

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The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company story starts in 1867, when the brewery was founded by Prussian immigrant Jacob Mathias and John Miller.
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Today the brewery is the seventh-oldest brewery in the United States and it’s the oldest business in Chippewa Falls. It operates as a subsidiary of the international company Molson Coors.
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But through all the years and changes, the brewery has stayed true to its roots and it welcomes visitors to the historic operations in Chippewa Falls.
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The Leinie Lodge is a facility on site that greets beer lovers as they arrive. You can take a tour of the brewery and sample some of the brewery’s offerings at the bar in the lodge. You may even meet Jake Leinenkugel, the company's former president.
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The classic version of Leinenkugel beer is crisp, refreshing and well-balanced but it’s just one of the brewery’s many flavors and styles. You can sample a variety and even mix some to create a whole new flavor!
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There’s a ton of fun Leinenkugel merchandise for sale in the Leinie Lodge shop – buy a gift for a beer lover in your life or perhaps the perfect sign for your home bar!
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Pre-registration is recommended if you’re planning on a brewery tour. Dogs are welcome out on the Leinie Lodge patio so you may also want to bring along your best friend. Learn more about the facility on the Leinie Lodge website. There’s a lot to love about Chippewa Falls – it might just the best town in the whole state.

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Leinie Lodge, 124 E Elm St, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA