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!
Must be 21+. Some exclusions may apply & does not apply during private & public events, subject to change. The Leinie Lodge is CC only.
FOOD TRUCKS
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS | 12:00PM - 7:00PM
Join us for a delightful local food truck experience every Friday and Saturday from 12:00pm to 7:00pm! Savor the flavors of different local food truck each weekend. Whether you're looking to sip on a flight of our exclusive brews, enjoy a delicious lunch, or take a break from work early, or bring your pup to hang on the patio. Make your weekends special by spending it with us and taking a brewery tour to learn more about our craft. Come for the food, stay for the fun!
FOOD TRUCK LINE-UP
September: 9/5-6: Dhimiters Gyros, 9/12-13: Tasty Trolley, 9/19-20: Bubbles BBQ, 9/26-27: Island Vibe.
October: 10/3-4: Bubbles BBQ & 10/10-11: Primal Pizza
*Subject to change.
LAST CALL TO SUMMER PARTY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Sunset Wheat is Brewing in Chippewa Falls! Summer has 'sipped' away from us - let's celebrate such an incredible season on the Leinie Lodge patio from 5:00pm - 8:00pm on Friday, September 12th.
We're thrilled to bring back one of the most asked-for, hibernated, fan favorite, Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat, exclusively on tap & freshly brewed right here in the Pilot Brewery. It's a Belgian-style witbier brewed with notes of orange and blueberry, delivering a smooth, citrusy finish that’s as refreshing as a summer sunset (some say it tastes like their favorite breakfast cereal)!
Live Music by The Vibes from 5pm - 8pm and Tasty Trolly Food Truck from 12pm - 7pm on both Friday & Saturday, to dance away our summertime blues and savor the last call sips of summer!
No tickets needed, just swing through with your friends, family, and pups to grab some beers! Sunset Wheat’s pouring, the vibes are golden, cya at the patio party to end the season.
PAWS & PINTS ON THE PATIO
5:00PM - 7:00PM | EVERY LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - LAST ONE OF SUMMER: SEPTEMBER 25
Your friendly tailwagger is always welcome on the Leinie Lodge Patio but bring them to our monthly puppy play date! "Let the dogs out" and join us on the patio where humans will enjoy ice-cold Leinie's! Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls Humane Associations may be onsite with adoptable animals (based on availability). Ruff Life Pet Hotel will be offering nail trimming for $10 with all donations going to the local humane associations (Groomer will be available starting at 5:00pm).
Please help us with "Pet Supply Drive" with all supplies going to Local Humane Associations! Any guest who brings in pet supplies will receive a 30% off one regular-priced item coupon for your merchandise purchase that day only + $1 for every Paws and Pints Pass will be donated to local humane associations.
Paws and Pints Pass = 2 Pints + Gift for your pup!
The Leinie Lodge is CC only. Check out our Facebook page @LeinieLodge for more info.
OKTOBERFEST KICK OFF
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 19 | 10:00AM - 1:00PM
Kick Off Oktoberfest Weekend at the Leinie Lodge Friday morning & afternoon! Join us for Oktoberfest festivities + live music + food truck + beer. Wear your Oktoberfest gear to enter into our drawings.
On the Leinie Lodge Patio 10:30am: Live Music by Little Way Music and 12:00pm - 7:00pm Bubbles BBQ Food Truck
At the Leinenkugel's Barn 12:00pm: Festmeister & Festmeisterin Announcement, Golden Keg Ceremony, Parade procession up to the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds for Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest Weekend!
No tickets needed, just swing through with your friends, family, and pups. Brewery tours & experiences available all weekend. See you for a great weekend filled with Leinenkugel's beer & over 158 years of German heritage. Prost!
LEINIE LODGE PILOT NIGHT
ONE THURSDAY A MONTH FROM 5:30PM - 7:30PM | SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 23, & 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!
Must be 21+. The Leinie Lodge is CC only. Must register in advance!
