3 Sheeps Brewing Company - Fresh Coast

Fresh Coast pours a hazy golden-amber hue with a persistent off-white head and soft lacing. The aroma is bright and lively: expect bursts of tangerine peel, grapefruit zest, pineapple tidbits and a subtle whisper of resinous pine. On the palate, the beer delivers juicy tropical-citrus flavours—pineapple, mango-slice, and juicy orange—balanced on a light malt base and smooth body. Dry-hopped with Amarillo and Citra, the hop oils linger, offering continued citrus brightness and a faint evergreen bite. The bitterness is moderate (22 IBU), keeping the beer refreshing and drinkable. The finish is crisp and clean, with a faint white-grape sweetness fading into a gentle pithy citrus after-taste. With 4.8% ABV and its approachable weight, Fresh Coast hits the sweet spot between crushability and flavour depth: perfect for summer patios, lake-side lounging or any occasion when you want something light, flavorful and distinctly hoppy without overwhelming heaviness.

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.