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3 Fonteinen Oude Gueuze

Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen
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🌍 Belgium · Gueuze · One of 16 Gueuzes in hopIQ

3 Fonteinen Oude Gueuze is a traditional Belgian lambic blend that showcases the art of spontaneous fermentation and extended barrel aging. This complex, bottle-conditioned beer offers a perfect balance of sourness, earthiness, and subtle fruit notes accumulated over years of patient maturation.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gueuze.
Hop character
earthy
floral
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
sour
fruity
funky
yeasty
tart
Distinctive notes
mineral
oak

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 3 Fonteinen Oude Gueuze

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that dissipates gracefully, characteristic of a well-aged lambic. Fine carbonation creates persistent streams of tiny bubbles, contributing to the beer's elegant visual presentation and suggesting meticulous bottle conditioning.

golden amberbrilliant clarityeffervescentdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a complex tapestry of aged complexity: subtle stone fruit and vinous notes blend with earthy undertones and a gentle funk from wild yeast fermentation. Notes of oak, hay, and a whisper of acidity create an intriguing aromatic profile that evolves with time in the glass, inviting repeated investigation.

vinousearthy funkwild yeastcomplex maturity

◐ Taste

Entry presents bright tartness and sourness balanced against a bone-dry palate that prevents any cloying sweetness. Mid-palate reveals layered complexity with funky brett character, subtle fruit esters, and earthy minerality creating an exceptionally balanced experience that demonstrates masterful blending of aged lambics.

tart and sourfunky brettbone-dryexpertly balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and crisp, with lingering tartness and subtle vinous notes that fade gracefully without harshness. The dry conclusion leaves the palate refreshed and inviting another sip, exemplifying traditional Gueuze craftsmanship.

clean finishdrylingering tartness
92
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
93
Appearance
88
Finish
91
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 3 Fonteinen Oude Gueuze

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with 3 Fonteinen Oude Gueuze

About Gueuze

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Gueuze?

Gueuze is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Gueuze

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same earthy, sour, mineral character as 3 Fonteinen Oude Gueuze will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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