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.
Malt House. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
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 this marker); Stables
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
