Molson Coors declined and will proceed with shutting down the historic brewery Friday and moving brewing operations to Milwaukee.

Dick and Jake Leinenkugel say the decision by Molson Coors to shutdown Leinenkugel’s brewery was unexpected and frustrating for the Leinenkugel family who have brewed locally since the company's inception in 1867.

The Leinenkugel family still wants to buy the Chippewa Falls site from Molson Coors, despite the latter having allegedly rejected efforts.

A battle is brewing between the Leinenkugel family and Molson Coors over the Leinenkugel's Chippewa Falls brewery. The Leinenkugel family opened the Chippewa Falls brewery in 1867. The Miller Brewing Company bought it in 1988.

The Leinenkugel family is hoping to acquire the historic Chippewa Falls brewery after Molson Coors announced plans last year to shut it down.

Molson Coors has seemingly rejected the Leinenkugel family's attempt to enter a negotiation to bid on their beloved Chippewa Falls

Dick and Jake Leinenkugel say the decision by Molson Coors to shutdown Leinenkugel’s brewery was unexpected and frustrating for the Leinenkugel family who have brewed locally since the company's inception in 1867.