Midwest Coast Three From The Tee 6Pk

Midwest Coast Three From The Tee 6Pk is a 4.7% ABV cream ale from Chicago's Midwest Coast Brewing Company, sold as a six-pack of 12 oz cans. Brewed with a straightforward grain bill of pilsner malt and corn, this is a deliberate throwback — a self-described "beer flavored beer" that bridges the gap between craft drinkers and those loyal to classic American lagers.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.7%  |  IBU: 18  |  Origin: Chicago, Illinois  |  Style: Cream Ale  |  Brewery: Midwest Coast Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Midwest Coast Brewing Company operates out of Chicago, Illinois, contributing to the city's growing craft beer scene. Three From The Tee was built around old-school American ingredients: pilsner malt forms the backbone, corn adds smoothness, and a few supporting grains fill out the bill in small quantities. The hop profile is restrained at 18 IBUs — most of the bitterness comes from a single 60-minute addition of high-alpha-acid American hops, with Willamette hops added late in the boil to provide a subtle hop character without overwhelming the malt. Head brewer Compton has stated he wasn't trying to reinvent the wheel with this recipe. Fermentation uses a clean, neutral American yeast strain kept on the cooler side, which preserves a crisp, lager-like quality that defines the cream ale style.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sweet cereal grains arrive first, followed by a gentle waft of honey and mild floral notes. A light lemongrass character rounds out the nose, keeping things fresh and inviting.

Taste: Lemon citrus takes the lead on the palate, bright and clean. Behind it, sweeter cereal grains provide a soft malt foundation, while touches of sweet corn peek through intermittently. The low bitterness keeps the flavor balanced without any lingering hop punch.

Finish: The body is light with moderate carbonation and a fluid, easy-drinking mouthfeel. The finish fades quickly and clean, with faint echoes of grain and a whisper of citrus — built to encourage another sip.

How to Drink Three From The Tee

This cream ale is best served cold, straight from the can or poured into a pint glass to appreciate its slightly hazy pale golden color and fizzy white head. At 4.7% ABV, it's sessionable by design. Michelada: The light malt and citrus character hold up well against lime, hot sauce, and tomato juice. Shandy: Mix with fresh lemonade to amplify the existing lemon-citrus notes into a warm-weather crusher. Radler: Combine with grapefruit soda for a low-ABV, effervescent drink that plays off the honey sweetness in the base beer.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and long afternoons on the patio
• Introducing craft-curious friends who normally drink domestic lagers
• Golf outings and casual outdoor sports where sessionability matters
• Stocking the fridge for a low-key weeknight wind-down

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Three From The Tee taste like? Three From The Tee leads with bright lemon citrus up front, supported by sweet cereal grain and subtle corn notes. It's light-bodied, clean, and finishes crisp with very low bitterness at just 18 IBUs.

How does Three From The Tee compare to Genesee Cream Ale? Both are American cream ales that emphasize drinkability over complexity, but Three From The Tee leans more toward citrus brightness and uses a craft-oriented grain bill of pilsner malt and corn with late-addition Willamette hops. Genesee, as a heritage macro-produced cream ale, tends toward a more neutral, adjunct-forward profile at a lower price point.

Is Three From The Tee good for beginners? Absolutely — at 4.7% ABV with a clean, approachable flavor profile, it's an ideal introduction to craft beer for anyone accustomed to domestic lagers or light beers. The low bitterness and familiar malt-forward character make it immediately accessible.

Where is Three From The Tee made? Three From The Tee is brewed by Midwest Coast Brewing Company in Chicago, Illinois. The brewery is part of Chicago's diverse and expanding craft beer community.

What foods pair well with Three From The Tee? Grilled hot dogs and bratwurst complement the malt sweetness. Fish tacos with lime crema echo the beer's citrus notes. A classic Cobb salad works well against the light body. Buttered popcorn mirrors the corn character in the grain bill. Mild cheddar cheese highlights the honey-like malt undertones.

What sizes does Three From The Tee come in? Three From The Tee is commonly available in six-packs of 12 oz cans, a standard format for sessionable craft ales.

Is Three From The Tee worth the price? Three From The Tee positions as an accessible, everyday craft cream ale — priced within the typical range for a Chicago craft six-pack. Its strength is reliable drinkability rather than barrel-aged complexity, making it solid value for a beer meant to be consumed in quantity without palate fatigue.

Why Three From The Tee?

In a market saturated with heavily hopped IPAs and pastry stouts, Three From The Tee stands out by doing the opposite — stripping the recipe down to pilsner malt, corn, clean American yeast, and just enough Willamette hops to register. The result is a 4.7% ABV cream ale that drinks closer to a well-made pre-Prohibition lager than a modern craft experiment. That intentional simplicity is its strongest argument. For drinkers who want a craft-brewed beer that doesn't demand their full attention — one that works equally well at a barbecue, on the golf course, or in front of the television — this is a Chicago-made answer to the question of what a straightforward American beer should taste like.