Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company

Commercial Brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Tenth and Blake Beer Company
Associated Venue: Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company

Established in 1867

Contact
124 East Elm Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729, United States
Description
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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7.5/10
Tried from Bottle on 15 May 2017 at 00:18

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
From old tasting notes. Deep dark reddish brown color. Big bubbly beige head. Rich nutty malt nose hints at chocolate. Bittersweet roasted malt flavor with hints of cocoa and coffee. Good hop finish.
Tried on 12 May 2017 at 21:36

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 6
From old tasting notes. Amber red color. Thick creamy beige head. Fragrant sweet malt nose. Zesty toasted malt flavor hints at brown sugar and burnt caramel. Dryish hop finish is brief and crisp.
Tried on 12 May 2017 at 21:31

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
From old tasting notes. Labeled as "Linenkugel’s Limited Lager". Bright amber orange color. Dense bubbly beige head.mtart toasted malt nose. Spicy toasted malt flavor finishes dry and crisp. Long bitter aftertaste.
Tried on 12 May 2017 at 21:26

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
From old tasting notes. Pale yellow gold color. Big bubbly white head. Crisp lemony malt nose. Refreshing citrus malt flavor hints at lemon peel and apple. Brief dry finish.
Tried on 12 May 2017 at 21:20

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
From old tasting notes. Medium gold color. Smooth creamy white head. Tart fruity malt aroma, reminiscent of white grape juice. Zesty sweet malt flavor upfront. Mildly smooth dry finish has a wisp of hop bitterness.
Tried on 12 May 2017 at 21:16

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
From old tasting notes. Amber gold color. Bubbly beige head. Sweet grainy alt nose. Zesty malt flavor. Brief malty finish is earthy and dry.
Tried on 12 May 2017 at 21:09

6.9/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Watermelon bubble gum nose, toejam. Opaque golden, thin head. Bread crust, watermelon, cracked wheat, fairly dry. Light body, easy carbonation. Still beery and wheaty.
Tried on 06 May 2017 at 20:50

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, best before 5/29/2017. Pours hazy medium golden/amber color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Light spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation retaining the cap. Aromas of watermelon candy, lemon, lime, orange zest, pear, apple, wheat, cracker, and white bread; with light honey, pepper, clove, and herbal/yeast earthiness. Nice and pleasant aromas with good balance of watermelon, pale malt, light earthy hop, and fruity/spicy yeast notes; with solid strength. Taste of watermelon candy, lemon, lime, orange zest, pear, apple, wheat, cracker, and white bread; with light honey, pepper, clove, and herbal/yeast earthiness. Light herbal bitterness, yeast spiciness, and slight fruit tartness on the finish. Lingering notes of watermelon candy, lemon, lime, orange zest, pear, apple, wheat, bread, light honey/pepper, and herbal/yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Nice robustness and balance of watermelon, pale malt, light earthy hop, and fruity/spicy yeast flavors; with a great malt/bitter/spiciness balance, and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Moderate dryness from carbonation and bitter/spiciness, increasing through the glass. Medium-high carbonation and light-medium body; with a very smooth, crisp, fairly bready/grainy, and slightly sticky/acidic balanced mouthfeel that is nice. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 4.2%. Overall this is a good shandy style. All around good robustness and balance of watermelon, pale malt, light earthy hop, and fruity/spicy yeast flavors; very smooth, crisp, and refreshing to drink. Nicely flavorful for the ABV. Never overwhelming on the watermelon, and doesn’t get too artificial feeling. Solid yeast presence and malt backbone. A nicely enjoyable offering.
Tried from Bottle on 06 May 2017 at 18:09

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Cloudy light yellow pour with a white head and decent retention. Minimal lacing. Light body and mouthfeel. Interesting light lemon and watermelon and wheat flavor mix. Lightly salty. Odd, but enjoyable.
Tried on 06 May 2017 at 16:16