Description
3 FONTEINEN OUDE KRIEK 37,5 CL OW is part of our directly imported Belgian beer range, sourced from Belgium for UK customers, restaurants, hotels, bars and specialist beer drinkers.
This product sits in our Lambic & Gueuze range and is a traditional lambic or gueuze style with specialist Belgian beer appeal. The format is 37.5cl bottle format, making it suitable for premium bottled beer menus, Belgian beer selections, gift-led orders and specialist backorder supply.
- Brand: 3 Fonteinen
- Style: Lambic & Gueuze
- Colour/profile: Fruitée
- ABV: 6,8° AC
- Volume: 0,375 L
- Case quantity: 12
- Format: 37.5cl Bottles
- ABV category: 5.5% to 8.4% ABV
Availability: This item is imported directly from Belgium and listed on backorder. Estimated delivery is normally 10-14 days, subject to supplier availability and import scheduling.
For restaurants and trade buyers, this product can form part of a focused Belgian beer range with branded glassware, Trappist and Abbey beer options, and premium menu positioning.
As a lambic/gueuze-style beer, this bottle offers a distinctly Belgian combination of fermentation complexity, acidity and dryness. It is best approached more like a speciality table beer than a mainstream lager, especially with cheese, cured meats or food that benefits from a refreshing acidic lift.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Complex fermentation aromas with citrus, orchard fruit, earthy notes and a lightly funky character.
Palate: Dry and lively, with bright acidity, restrained malt and layered fermentation character.
Finish: Long, tart and dry, with citrus, mineral and gently earthy notes lingering.
Brouwerij Notes –
In the glass, this feels a good choice for anyone who likes Belgian fruit beers with some bite and depth. It has enough character to stand on its own without food.
Tasting Notes –
Lively and aromatic, with the fruit adding freshness rather than simple sweetness. The balance is the key point here; nothing feels too forced. One for a proper glass rather than drinking straight from the bottle.
Flanders Beer Notes –
A strong example of the style: lively and aromatic, with the fruit adding freshness rather than simple sweetness. It has enough individuality to make it worth seeking out again. This would work particularly well with cheese, charcuterie or a substantial main course.
Serving Notes –
What stands out here is how a bright, expressive fruit beer with enough acidity to keep it balanced. This would work particularly well with cheese, charcuterie or a substantial main course.
Belgian Beer Notes –
A good choice for anyone who likes belgian fruit beers with some bite and depth. The balance is the key point here; nothing feels too forced. A good one to pour slowly and let settle before drinking.
Tasting Notes –
A beer worth taking a little time over: lively and aromatic, with the fruit adding freshness rather than simple sweetness. It has enough individuality to make it worth seeking out again. The finish becomes more interesting as the beer warms slightly.