Leinenkugel, Molson Coors and Chippewa Falls

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
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.
Historic Leinenkugel's brewery to close in Chippewa Falls
Molson Coors will cease operations at its historic Leinenkugel’s Chippewa Falls brewery and the company’s Tenth Street Brewery in Milwaukee on Jan. 17, according to Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. President Tony Bugher.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tony Bugher carries Leinenkugel brewing banner as new president of Chippewa Falls company
In May 1867, the Leinenkugel family brewery was founded in Chippewa Falls by Jacob Leinenkugel. Now in 2023, a sixth generation of family members are keeping the company thriving. That includes Tony Bugher,
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 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 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.
Watch now: Passing the torch, the next generation of Leinenkugel’s Brewing
After eight years at the helm of Leinenkugel Brewing Company, president Dick Leinenkugel, left, has stepped down. He’s handed the reins of the six-generation family company to his nephew Tony Bugher, ...
Dick and Jake Leinenkugel make pitch to keep brewery open
Jake and Dick Leinenkugel, who both served as presidents of Leinenkugel Brewing Company in Chippewa Falls, announced Wednesday that they have pitched ideas to keep the brewery open, but so far, their ...