Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen

Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen, Belgium

3 Fonteinen, also known as Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen or Brasserie-Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen, is a prestigious Belgian brewery and blender specialising in Gueuze and Lambic beers.

3 Fonteinen is particularly well known for its premium Gueuze and Lambic beers. These beer styles are unique and originate in the Pajottenland region of Belgium. Gueuze is a blended, mousse beer made by mixing young and old lambics, while lambic is a spontaneously fermented beer that is fermented in open tanks and then often used to make gueuze and fruit lambics.

3 Fonteinen is dedicated to the traditional production of lambic and gueuze beers. This means that they maintain the old brewing methods, where the beer wort is spontaneously fermented in open tanks with wild yeasts and microorganisms from the environment. This gives their beers a unique taste and complex aroma.

Some of the well-known beer styles produced by 3 Fonteinen are Gueuze (including various vintages and special editions), Kriek (a fruit lambic with cherries), Oude Geuze (old Gueuze), Oude Kriek (old Kriek), and many other seasonal and experimental variations.

3 Fonteinen beers are highly appreciated by beer lovers all over the world and are known for their excellent quality and craftsmanship. The brewery uses high-quality ingredients and gives its beers sufficient time to mature in order to develop the best aromas and flavours.

The limited availability of some 3 Fonteinen beers and their high quality have led to them achieving a certain cult status among collectors and beer enthusiasts. Releases of certain vintages or special editions are often highly sought after and can be hard to come by.

The 3 Fonteinen brewery is an important institution in Belgian beer culture and has made a significant contribution to the preservation and promotion of traditional Belgian beer styles.