Craft beer enthusiasts and 3 Sheeps Brewing fans are eagerly signing up for the 2025 3 Sheeps Barrel Society, recognized as one of the nation’s top 25 barrel-aged beer programs*. With memberships starting at just $50, 3 Sheeps Brewing is welcoming new and returning members for this highly sought-after program. Registration is open through December 24—or until memberships sell out.
The pricing structure that was established in 2024 affords members access to discounted pre-orders for all 38 unique barrel-age releases throughout the year.
“We’re continuing to build off the success of our $50 per year membership,” said Grant Pauly, founder and brewmaster of 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. “This is the second year, and people are really excited to be a part of the Barrel Society at such a great price point.”
New members-only perks include the Barrel Society Exclusive Secret Tap and Lounge:
- Barrel Society “Secret Tap” – A dedicated tapline in the Sheboygan Taproom featuring a weekly members-only beer. This might be an experimental release or a coveted offering such as The Wolf: Triple Barrel or Veneration: Double Barrel.
- Barrel Society Lounge – Twice a month (one Saturday and one Sunday), the brewery reserves a private lounge for members to gather, sample new brews, and connect with fellow barrel-aged beer lovers.
As in prior years, barrel society members receive the following perks:
- 10% discount on all non-barrel-aged beer and merchandise in the Sheboygan Taproom
- An invitation to the members-only Barrel Society party, including complimentary sampling.
- Annual Barrel Society exclusive t-shirt and commemorative glass
“The $50 membership pays for itself very quickly,” Pauly added. So much in store! The program also features the cellaring option introduced in 2024. Members can store their reserved beer in a secure taproom storage area for flexible pickup scheduling. Beers can be held for days, weeks, months, or up to the full year (through January 2026). This service is especially convenient for out-of-state members or those traveling long distances. The cellaring fee is $1 per unit (bottle, can, or 4-pack).
3 SHEEPS BARREL SOCIETY OVERVIEW
The 3 Sheeps Barrel Society is a group of barrel-aged beer lovers that has access to six society-only beer releases per year, which include two variants of the bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stout The Wolf. The Barrel Society members also receive the ability to pre-order any and all barrel-aged beers throughout the year with flexible pick up options, including quarterly pick-up windows throughout the year, as well as the newly implemented cellaring program that keeps their beer secure until it is convenient for them. The 3 Sheeps Brewing Barrel Society began in 2018.
Standard Membership:
$50 to join and preorder access to all barrel-aged releases including Barrel Society exclusive releases ($20 per Barrel Society Beer)
Premium Membership:
$265 ($50 + $215) join and includes two bottles of each of the six Barrel Society exclusive releases (total of 12 bottles, $240 value)
Enrollment is available online or in person at the Sheboygan taproom. The enrollment period runs until December 25, 2024, or until available spots are filled.
Website + Registration:
https://3sheepsbrewing.com/barrel-society/
2025 BARREL-AGE BEER OFFERINGS
3 Sheeps fans have generated a cult-like hype around “The Wolf”, a bourbon barrel aged imperial stout that put the program on the map 7 years ago. As such, The Wolf variants are always noteworthy and highly coveted. Some notable variants for 2025** are:
- The Wolf: Molasses and Amburana Wood
- The Wolf: Rye Barrel and Bourbon Barrel with Cherry
- The Wolf: Bitter Barrel (A collaboration with Bittercube Bitters of Milwaukee, Wis.)
- The Wolf: Barrel Select (Only the best few barrels of The Wolf each year are blended for this release)
In addition to the Barrel Society exclusive beer releases, the 3 Sheeps Barrel Society membership includes:
- Reservations of any barrel-aged beer releases
- Barrel Society exclusive t-shirt
- Barrel Society glassware
- Discounts at the taproom and online shop
- Invitation to the members-only Barrel Society Party in July 2025
*3 Sheeps Barrel Society is one of the top 25 barrel age programs in the nation in terms of output.
**For Milwaukee craft beer fans, a handful of the bigger barrel aged releases will be available at the Triple Taproom.
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