TOURS & EVENTS
LIKE BEER? YOU’LL LOVE OUR BREWERY TOURS & EVENTS.
Take a tour of the historic, original Leinenkugel's brewery, founded in 1867 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and let one of our guides or family members tell you our story of brewing and six generations of Leinenkugel family history. Our Legacy Brewery Tour was voted #2 Best Brewery Tour in 2024 USAToday's 10 Best Reader Poll!
Have you toured Leinenkugel's before? Try one of our new experiences! Pilot Brewery Tour & Behind the Scenes Tour hosted by Matt Leinenkugel or the Historical Grounds Tour with more history about the place where it all began, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
All tours start at the Leinie Lodge®, which is filled with historical photos, vintage memorabilia and plenty of Leinie’s beer gear and collectibles to take home. Our taproom holds 15+ different Leinenkugel’s beers that are in season, including new taproom exclusives or hibernated favorites brewed in our small batch Pilot Brewery. Come relax on our patio or by the fireplace with friends and family with a flight of Leinie's. Get the full flavor of all things Leinenkugel’s at one of our upcoming events! Subscribe to stay-in-touch & be the first know what’s happening in our neck of the woods at Leinenkugel’s®.
We recommend you book in-advance. For more information, please call (888) 534-6437. The Leinie Lodge accepts credit cards only.
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
HAPPY HOUR
SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY FROM 4:00PM - 6:00PM
What's the best time of day? IYKYK - It's Happy Hour! 50% off beers, $2.50/pint, every week Sunday - Wednesday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Leinie Lodge! Perfect for locals that need a cold Leinenkugel's after a long day of work or for out-of-towners heading home after a weekend up north!
UPCOMING CLOSINGS
Tuesday, November 18
CLOSING EARLY AT 3:30PM FOR PRIVATE EVENT
Wednesday, November 19
CLOSING EARLY AT 4:30PM FOR PRIVATE EVENT
Thursday, November 20
CLOSING EARLY AT 5:00PM FOR TEAM EVENT
Monday, November 24
CLOSING EARLY AT 4:00PM FOR PRIVATE EVENT
Thanksgiving
CLOSED
*Subject to change. Must be 21+. Some exclusions may apply & does not apply during private & public events. The Leinie Lodge is CC only.
UGLY SWEATER + HIBERNATED BEERS RELEASE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 FROM 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us for a good ole fashioned holiday party at the Leinie Lodge! Get a Leinie's Ugly Sweater or throw on your ugliest holiday sweater and come enjoy live music by local 7-piece band, Uncommon Denominator & a holiday hibernated beers release on Friday, December 5th from 5pm - 8pm.
Brewing now & will be exclusively released here at the Leinie Lodge:
Snowdrift Vanilla Porter - a fuller-bodied beer brewed with roasted malts for a flavor with hints of cocoa, coffee and caramel. It’s aged on real vanilla for a smooth, creamy taste that makes it perfect for warming up winter. Originally released as a winter seasonal in 2012, hibernated in 2022 with its' last year in the variety pack only. Now it's back exclusively at the Leinie Lodge for the holidays!
Cranberry Ginger Shandy - The combination of traditional wheat beer with natural cranberry flavor and a note of ginger is as refreshing as a toboggan ride Out Here. Did you know the great state of Wisconsin produces more cranberries than any state in America? Our hometown pride and our biggest fans continuous comments, inspired us to bring back Cranberry Ginger Shandy. Originally released as a winter seasonal in 2014, hibernated in 2016, returning every winter if you keep asking for it, only here at the Lodge.
Fireside Nut Brown - a bold, nutty, & slightly sweet ale with hints of roasted malts and a smooth finish. Brewed with a blend of seven malts, it delivers a rich, full-bodied flavor that’s perfect for warming up during the colder months. Originally released in 2008 - 2012, this seasonal brew is back, exclusively brewed here in our Pilot Brewery. Crafted for for fireside chats at the Leinie Lodge, where the beer is flowing, the fireplace is glowing, & stocked with beer gear gifts!
Get your tickets now to jingle bell rock the night away!
GET UGLY SWEATER PARTY TICKETS
The Leinie Lodge is CC only. Check out our Facebook page @LeinieLodgeFacebook for more info.
LIVE MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS
EVERY SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM FROM NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 13
Jingle bell rock around the Leinie Lodge with local live music every Saturday from 1:00pm - 4:00pm for the holiday season. Grab your family & friends to come try Leinenkugel's beers brewed exclusively here in our Pilot Brewery & get your holiday shopping done with a beer in hand!
Live music line-up:
Saturday, 11/22: October Tree
Saturday, 11/29: John Nielson
Saturday, 12/6: Little Way Band
Saturday, 12/13: Steven Rindt
Can't join us out here this time of year? Explore beer gear gifts online!
LEINIE LODGE PILOT NIGHT - SOLD OUT!
ONE THURSDAY A MONTH FROM 5:30PM - 7:30PM | LAST ONE OF 2025: DECEMBER 4
One Thursday a month is now Pilot Night! Join us as we open the doors to our small batch Pilot Brewery inside the Leinie Lodge and enjoy beers you can only get right here from the source. Try new innovation test brews or enjoy hibernated favorites you miss like crazy! Meet Leinie's family members and Pilot Brewer, who crafts our taproom exclusives, learn how to taste beer, let us know what you think and what we should brew next. Get your spot now for an incredible night filled with good craft beer!
2026 PILOT NIGHT DATES COMING SOON!
Must be 21+. The Leinie Lodge is CC only. Must register in advance!
