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In May 1867, the Leinenkugel family brewery was founded in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin by Jacob Leinenkugel. He was a family man driven by an iron work ethic, and he knew that his German family heritage would play an integral part of his brewery’s success. Today, the sixth generation of Leinenkugels continues to brew some of the same family-inspired recipes that Jacob poured his heart and soul into. Over the years, our family has grown and so has our brewery, but our history and heritage remain at the forefront.
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6.6/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Tall thin can. Initially it pours like a clear pale lager or cider. Nose is mild lemon. First taste is certainly a seltzer, its kind of watery with a touch of beer added. However, the fruity thing, tho not over the top, takes over and the beer is lost in the background. Yes its more of a hard seltzer water than a beer. Not bad, its just that its not really a beer. Go figger. Not sure how much beer is in this but it should probably be not rated as a beer, JMHO. What do you need? 50% beer? Or is it less than that? No ill lager or ale attributes what so ever.
Tried from Can on 10 Dec 2020 at 22:47

7/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Skinny can. Is this really a beer? I guess so, at 4%. Pours and looks like really lite beer or apple cider. Taste is light and easy. I just noticed a faint friendly nose of fruit. Very good sizzling co2, I like that in a lighter beer. Much better than the average fuir beer, its more like a duller fruited berliner. Quite well balanced and easy drinkin. Smell gets a little artificial in the middle. Somewhat processed feel about it. Not bad overall, refreshing finish. Could drink a few of these.
Tried from Can on 29 Nov 2020 at 18:54

6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Pint can from a Kwik Trip, 11/9/20. Clear amber-red, large frothy tan head, good retention. Aroma of toast, nuts, tinny hops. Taste is raisin, toast, grain, sweaty sock. Medium bodied, leans sweet but not off balance. Decent.
Tried from Can on 09 Nov 2020 at 22:04

6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 5.5 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
You know, I got a special place in my heart with leinie, right up there with saranac. These guys were the first to introduce me to the real varieties of beer, way back when. Got this bottle for a couple of bucks at chalet. It pours a darker clear brew. Nose is refreshingly dark, attractive and acceptable; almost makes my mouth water. Taste is quite nice as well, its rather friendly and civilized. A little toffee in there fer sure. Quite surprised about its ability to hide its alky content. Tastes pretty good for a bock beer but, I'm curious as to why the alky level is quite low for this style. Has just the right amount of flavor jolt to let you know its a bock, without insulting yer senses. Very good level of co2 sizzling for the palate, nice. Overall its simply a good example of how well a domestic beer company can come to terms with the real old style euro bocks of the old country. Another nice job lienie!
Tried from Bottle from Chalet Premier on 03 Nov 2020 at 20:34

4.2/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4
Can pour in bottle share--thanks T.J. so that I didn't have to buy myself. Appearance is extremely pale yellow with trace sparkle, thin ring of white head with no lacing. Aroma is mild raspberry and lemon but seems like is covering something bilious. Taste is weak raspberry. Mouthfeel is light bodied with thin texture, soft carbonation with dry, yeasty finish. Overall, maybe over ice this would be O.K. but it's not good.
Tried from Can on 29 Aug 2020 at 02:12

4.1/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 3.5
Can. Aroma is fake raspberry. Not completely gross. Flavor has slight hand soap essence. Thin with mild fake berry. Almost palatable.
Tried from Can on 29 Aug 2020 at 02:08

4.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 3.5
Can (6/8/20) pour in bottle share--thanks, T.J. so I didn't have to buy this myself. Appearance is extremely pale yellow with no sparkle, 1/2 finger width foamy white head with fair retention and no lacing. Aroma is strong strawberry and pineapple but seems like it's covering up something bilious. Taste is strawberry and pineapple but seems fake. Mouthfeel is light bodied with thin texture, soft carbonation, watery texture and finish as taste. Overall, don't bother. Fake. Thin. Not a good beer. Not a good spritzer. Avoid.
Tried from Can on 29 Aug 2020 at 02:04

3.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 3 Texture 2 Overall 2.5
Can. Aroma is strawberry Jolly rancher. Flavor is fake pineapple, with a awful strawberry essence. Pretty vile. Jeez totally gross.
Tried from Can on 29 Aug 2020 at 01:53

2/10
Herbal essence shampoo. Really.
Tried from Can on 28 Aug 2020 at 22:04

3/10
Fake ass jolly rancher bulshit. Beer with a splash of seltzer my ass.
Tried from Can on 28 Aug 2020 at 21:50