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About 3 Fonteinen brewery

3 Fonteinen is a traditional lambic brewery and geuze blender from Beersel, Belgium. The brewery stands for a way of working in which spontaneous fermentation, maturation in oak barrels, and the blending process are central.

A geuze blender mixes lambics of different ages and characters. This requires attention, experience, and patience: every barrel develops in its own unique way. It is precisely these differences that give 3 Fonteinen's beers their versatility.

Lambic as a base

Lambic forms the basis for 3 Fonteinen’s geuzes and fruit lambics. During spontaneous fermentation, the cooled wort comes into contact with microorganisms from the environment, which kickstart the fermentation process. The beer is then given time to develop in wooden barrels.

This results in a unique character, with nuances such as dry, fruity, earthy, or acidic notes. Not every barrel tastes the same. The art lies in recognizing these differences and bringing together flavors that complement one another.

Geuze: different ages in one beer

Geuze is created by blending lambics of different ages. At 3 Fonteinen, every geuze contains at least one-year-old, two-year-old, and three-year-old lambic.

The combination brings together freshness, depth, and maturation character. In this way, you discover different sides of lambic in a single glass, with a lively character and plenty of nuances to savor slowly.

3 Fonteinen fruit lambics

In addition to geuze, 3 Fonteinen makes fruit lambics, including kriek. The fruit adds aroma, flavor, and color to the lambic base.

Expect something different from a standard sweet fruit beer. Fruit and lambic can come together to provide a fresh, dry, and distinct character. Which flavors emerge differs per fruit variety and blend.

Why 3 Fonteinen at De Biersalon?

At De Biersalon, we enjoy providing space for Belgian classics and beers in which fermentation and maturation make the difference. 3 Fonteinen brings those worlds together: traditional methods with great variation in the glass.

These beers invite you to look beyond just a style name. Compare different blends and discover how fruit, age, and the blender's choices influence the character.

Buying 3 Fonteinen at De Biersalon

In this collection, you will find our current selection of 3 Fonteinen. Are you looking for an introduction to geuze or fruit lambic, or do you want to discover a different blend? Tell us which flavors you enjoy and how much acidity you prefer.

We are happy to help you choose, in the shop or via a message. Curious about other beers with a distinct fermentation character? Then also take a look at our wild ales collection.