Chippewa Falls in Chippewa County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Malt House

Photographed by Connor Olson, November 25, 2023

1. Malt House Marker

Inscription. The Malt House was constructed during the 1870s and is the oldest existing building on the grounds. Built entirely of stone, it cost $5,000 at the time of its construction. The first floor acted as a dormitory for brewery employees, while the second and third floors were used for the malting process. Malting is the process of soaking cereal grains in water and allowing them to germinate. The grain is then dried with hot air. During the mashing process, the enzymes developed during malting are required for modifying the grain's starches into sugars. These sugars are used by the yeast during fermentation.

Erected by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 44° 56.656′ N, 91° 23.701′ W. Marker is in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in Chippewa County. It can be reached from Jefferson Avenue near East Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chippewa Falls WI 54729, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jacob’s Family (here, next to this marker); Brew House (here, next to this marker); Big Eddy Springs (here, next to this marker); Bottle House (here, next to

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this marker); Stables (here, next to this marker); Pig Alley (here, next to this marker); The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Biergarten (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chippewa Falls.

Photographed by Connor Olson, November 25, 2023

2. Malt House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.