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Leinie’s Plans Oktoberfest In Cans

Leinenkugel sees the potential in cans.  Summer Shandy, Honey Weiss, and Sunset Wheat made can appearances last year.  Tack on Oktoberfest.  According to the brewery, the next brew of Oktoberfest will include 12oz cans.

Availability: September – October, Seasonally.

5.1% ABV, 20 Continue Reading →

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy Arrives On Leap Day

Ahead of schedule, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, is coming out of hibernation early.  The beer that usually hits in March, will arrive weeks early, on Leap  Day -February 29th.

About Shandy:
An adventurous blend of select malted wheat and barley, lemonade flavor Continue Reading →

Wee Heavy Is The Next Big Eddy

Leinenkugel’s Wee Heavy Scotch Ale will be the next release in the Big Eddy Series.  The series started years ago with a draft only imperial IPA.  Then last year, Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout arrived.  In 2012, the brewery will Continue Reading →

Leinenkugel Nixing Fireside Nut Brown

Leinenkugel’s Fireside Nut Brown Ale is the brewery’s current seasonal.  This nutty brown ale makes an appearance each year from November to February.  In 2012, it won’t.   John Leinenkugel says “we can’t get enough nuts!”   In Continue Reading →

Leinenkugel Building A Barrel Aging Program

Leinenkugel is experimenting with a barrel aging program.  The first experiments have been with Big Eddy Imperial Stout.  Eddy has spent time in bourbon and rye bourbon barrels.  Here’s the kicker, these releases don’t really exist.  Well, they Continue Reading →

Leinie’s Oktoberfest Back For Year 10

It’s almost Octoberfest season again. Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest arrives again in late August.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI (Aug 2011) – For the 10th year, Leinenkugel’s is rolling out barrels of its seasonal Oktoberfest brew in time for crisp, cooler temperatures. Celebrating a decade Continue Reading →

Leinenkugel’s Big Eddy

Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout was first brewed by Lenies in 2007.  It’s inspired by the Big Eddy Spring that has been the water source for the brewery since 1867.  The beer is reminiscent of the 18th century Continue Reading →