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Episode 118 How a Brewer Turned Passion into Profit and Built Wisconsin’s Most Creative Craft Brand

Founder of 3 Sheeps Brewing Grant Pauly’s story starts in his family’s concrete business and takes a bold turn into beer – after a handshake deal at a local brewpub launched what’s now a thriving, award-winning brewery known for creativity and craftsmanship. He built 3 Sheeps Brewing from the ground up, balancing passion with practicality, and along the way learned how to build a brand that stands out in a crowded market, manage supplier relationships the right way, let customer demand drive innovation, and keep cash flow king while staying creative.

In this episode, we explore: 

(00:00) Barrel-aging beer explained

(04:13) How barrel aging enhances flavor

(07:41) Hops, prices and recipe stability

(11:27) Rebel Kent, a unique amber

(15:12) Crafting drinks for Wisconsin

(18:00) Boosting grocery store sales

(21:50) Why entrepreneurship takes grit

(23:06) Teamwork, challenges, and beer

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