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 Leinenkugel’s 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. The shandy was first introduced by Franz Kugler after a bicycle race in Munich in 1922. His tavern was overrun by thirsty cyclists, so he cut his beer with lemonade and soda so they wouldn't run out. This inspired us to combine our Weiss beer with natural fruit flavors to create our refreshing and delicious Shandys, which you can find here. Cheers! A crisp and refreshing fruit beer perfect for a long summer day, family BBQ, a fall picnic, or holiday get togethers.
Limited release. Weiss beer with natural cranberry and ginger flavors. Six generations of family brewing tradition. Pride of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Established 1867. Since 1867, Leinenkugel's has brewed beer in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Also known as the Northwoods, it is there among the wooded hillsides, numerous lakes, and swift flowing rivers that Jacob Leinenkugel found a special place to brew our authentic beers using the finest ingredients and time-honored traditions. The Northwoods have long been known as Indian head country. So named because it was thought that the St. Croix River, the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota, formed the profile of native american. It is for this reason that Jacob Leinenkugel chose the image of a native American woman to grace the label of his beers, to pay homage to the local people and their home. The next time you are in our neck of the woods, come visit us at our Chippewa Falls Brewery and the Leinie lodge to understand where we started.