3 Sheeps Brewing Company - Chaos Pattern

Chaos Pattern pours a soft golden-amber hue with a faint haze and a short-lived creamy off-white head. The aroma is bright and expressive: expect vivid bursts of grapefruit peel, tangerine zest and juicy pineapple, layered over a gentle backdrop of orange candy and soft tropical melon. On the palate the beer feels medium-light and approachable, delivering a clean citrus core of lemon and lime, accented by sweet mango and pineapple tidbits. Beneath the fruit lies a whisper of pine resin, light grainy malt and subtle hop spice. With its modest bitterness (≈18 IBU) it remains refreshingly easy-drinking while still presenting a hop-driven backbone. The finish is crisp and dry, a final flourish of citrus pith and clean hop oil that lingers without heaviness. Designed for everyday enjoyment rather than rare “cellar” status, Chaos Pattern offers juiciness, drinkability and hop clarity in a balanced, modern hazy IPA.

In 1926, 3 Sheeps' founder Grant Pauly's great-grandparents acquired a failing brewery, renamed it Kingsbury Breweries, and set about building it into a successful national brand. Grant grew up hearing stories of the brewery from his father, so when Grant ended up getting into homebrewing after receiving a homebrew kit from his wife for his birthday, it set into motion a hobby which ultimately would turn into a career. It would seem that brewing was in his genes.

When his town's only brewpub closed its doors and went under, Grant saw an opportunity to get out of his family's business where he worked pouring concrete all day. He approached the facility's new owners and struck an agreement: he would take over the brewing equipment and launch his brewing company in the back of the building while the owners would open a bar in the front – quite a synergistic relationship. 3 Sheeps opened for business in 2012 and quickly won praise and attention from local beer fans, including being awarded Best New Brewery in Wisconsin by RateBeer.

In 2016, 3 Sheeps opened a new 10,000 sq. ft. Taproom and barrel house in one of two buildings of a former Coca-Cola plant. The second, and larger, building on the property serves as a dedicated brewhouse. Their philosophy towards brewing is to avoid doing things which have already been done; instead, they seek to brew new types of beers in new ways, while keeping each brew approachable and balanced. They currently offer six year-round brews, three special seasonals, and over a half-dozen small-batch barrel-aged and blended beers. For more info, call 920-395-3583 or visit www.3sheepsbrewing.com.