3 Fonteinen, or Three Fountains, is a famous Belgian brewery located in the Flemish town of Berseel, about ten kilometers south of the capital Brussels. It is well known for its high-quality artisanal production, inspired by the oldest traditions of a land that has been at the top of the European brewing elite for centuries. The name of the brewery refers to the ancient local custom of using machinery with three different pumps in breweries, each dedicated to tapping a different type of beer. The origins of the brewery are very ancient and date back to the end of the nineteenth century, however the current management began in the early 1960s, when Gaston Debelder decided to purchase the facility. At the beginning of its activity, 3 Fontainen was a brewery famous for its ability to create excellent blends, especially Lambic. Thanks to considerable experience and a particular talent for taste, Gaston Debeler has always managed to assemble different beers with excellent final results, creating very balanced and harmonious labels. An ability that has made the brewery a point of reference for all lovers of the Lambic typology. The real turning point came towards the end of the 90s, with the beginning of its own production. In about ten years, 3 Fonteinen has established itself for its constant quality, also thanks to a modernization and renewal of the plants, which has led to a progressive improvement in the level of the beers. Today 3 Fonteinen has carved out a prominent place for itself in the Belgian beer panorama and is particularly loved by enthusiasts, who appreciate its faithfulness to local traditions. The production ensures an excellent level of quality, with the classic Lambic in the foreground, one of the most popular and ancient beer styles in Belgium. These are beers made with spontaneous fermentation processes, characterized by a slightly acidic taste, which constitutes a sort of trademark. Precisely for this reason, they are often matured in wood, in order to smooth out the youthful edges a little and make them softer and more harmonious.
3 Fonteinen, or Three Fountains, is a famous Belgian brewery located in the Flemish town of Berseel, about ten kilometers south of the capital Brussels. It is well known for its high-quality artisanal production, inspired by the oldest traditions of a land that has been at the top of the European brewing elite for centuries. The name of the brewery refers to the ancient local custom of using machinery with three different pumps in breweries, each dedicated to tapping a different type of beer. The origins of the brewery are very ancient and date back to the end of the nineteenth century, however the current management began in the early 1960s, when Gaston Debelder decided to purchase the facility. At the beginning of its activity, 3 Fontainen was a brewery famous for its ability to create excellent blends, especially Lambic. Thanks to considerable experience and a particular talent for taste, Gaston Debeler has always managed to assemble different beers with excellent final results, creating very balanced and harmonious labels. An ability that has made the brewery a point of reference for all lovers of the Lambic typology. The real turning point came towards the end of the 90s, with the beginning of its own production. In about ten years, 3 Fonteinen has established itself for its constant quality, also thanks to a modernization and renewal of the plants, which has led to a progressive improvement in the level of the beers. Today 3 Fonteinen has carved out a prominent place for itself in the Belgian beer panorama and is particularly loved by enthusiasts, who appreciate its faithfulness to local traditions. The production ensures an excellent level of quality, with the classic Lambic in the foreground, one of the most popular and ancient beer styles in Belgium. These are beers made with spontaneous fermentation processes, characterized by a slightly acidic taste, which constitutes a sort of trademark. Precisely for this reason, they are often matured in wood, in order to smooth out the youthful edges a little and make them softer and more harmonious.