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

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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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6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Years ago (1996?) Samuel Adams had a contest for best home brews. One of the winners was a "hazelnut brown ale". I absolutely loved that beer. Needless to say it was for a “limited time” and boy did they mean it. It was around just a few months and POOF it was gone. That extremely long boring story leads me to say, from what I can remember this as close to that beer I have every tasted and yes I love it. I think it is getting low marks because of the ties to Miller/Coors but I think its wonderful and pray it will be around for years to come (Even though it’s seasonal.
Tried from Can on 24 Mar 2025 at 05:16

6.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle. I love Marzen style beers. Even though this one is made by a beast affiliate it still holds up well. It has a great color and it is not too sweet or sour. Good beer and would recommend at least once.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2025 at 05:16

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle. OK. Great summer type beer, even though had it in the fall. Reminds me of a good hefeweiss. A bit too cloudy in apperance but still has a great flavor and aroma. Would drink again. Recommend it.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2025 at 05:16

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottle. Well it’s an ok beer. Taste was slightly malty, watery and not any hops. Didn’t really taste the citrus as in the description. Aroma was slightly roasted grain and some earthy notes. Color a medium amber color. Might drink again but would not reach for it first.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2025 at 05:13

4.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Bottle. Dark amber color, ok head, light lace. Smells like a mass produced beer. Ok taste, slightly malty, just average
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2025 at 05:11

6.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle. Nice dark color, nice head, some lace. Better than Leinenkugels Red Lager. Nice malty aroma. Malty taste, with good balance.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2025 at 05:11

5.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Bottle. Yellow color. Smells of hops, malt and lemon. Taste like, well, beer with lemon. Actually not bad on a hot summer day.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2025 at 04:44

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Tap. Started out with such potential. Nice brown amber color. Decent head and some lace. Aroma, was wonderful. Oaky vanilla. But the taste was a let down. Blend of favors was really good just weak and watery.
Tried from Draft on 24 Mar 2025 at 04:43

4.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Bottle. Pale, golden color. Taste like hay. Smells like watery grains. Not very good.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2025 at 04:42

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 4.5
Bottle. Orange gold in color. Some head. More oj than beer in flavor. Aroma was also on. Just ok.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Mar 2025 at 04:40