#OTD in 1987 the historic #Leinenkugel's brewery in Chippewa Falls #Wisconsin was sold to Miller Brewing Company. In an eventual arrangement with Pabst, somehow #MolsonCoors ended up owning the brand, and fully shuttered ops at the historic Leinenkugel’s brewery after 157 years just a year ago in January 2025 ending 60 local jobs.

Fermented Friday: 2025 Winking Lizard Beer Tour 17 – Leinenkugel Summer Shandy (214)

I finished with a lemon shandy last week, so it felt right to start with a classic summer shandy this week. Lighter in flavor than the Wrecking Crew shandy I had, but just as refreshing.

Leinie's and Johnsonville partner on Summer Shandy brats

In addition to popping the top of a can of the Leinenkugel's favorite - a traditional weiss beer juiced with a boost of lemonade - you can also grill some Summer Shandy Beer Brats, made in collaboration with Johnsonville, this grilling season.

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@BrianJopek @wa7iut my absolute favorite #Leinenkugel beer is snowdrift porter, but it's only in the variety pack, and only in winter. I have to buy 3 variety 12 packs to get a six pack of snow drift. But it's all good. Love the berry Weiss, too

I know it's from #Wisconson, home of the #Packers, but I can't resist #Leinenkugel Snow Drift Vanilla Porter #beer when I'm #IceFishing.
That and #IceHole Schnapps. Keeps me warm. Yeah, that's it.

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