Lambic and Gueuze Introduction – by Firkin Ron The term beer style refers to a broad set of descriptors used to differentiate and categorize types of beers. Descriptors such as color, flavor, strength, ingredients, production method, recipe, history, and origin create the framework for establishing a beer style. And almost any time you buy a…
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Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen Background Located in Beersel, Belgium, Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen traces its roots to 1887 as a café and geuzestekerij (a place that produces geuze by blending old and new lambics acquired from other breweries). In 1953, Gaston Debelder and his wife Raymonde purchased the enterprise and building. They named their business “3 Fonteinen”….
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Oude Geuze Boon VAT 109 Background Brouwerij Boon makes lambic beer. Lambic beers—whether straight lambic, faro, geuze (also spelled gueuze) or fruit based—are indigenous to Brussels and to the rural Zenne (or Senne) River Valley in Belgium. The beer is made through open, spontaneous fermentation and relies upon the unique microorganisms from this region. Of…
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Frank Boon’s Early Years As a child in the 1960s growing up in Belgium, Frank Boon developed an appreciation for complex aromas and tastes thanks to his mother who worked as a culinary journalist. As part of her job, Frank’s mother would try various food recipes and often modified them. She frequently cooked with beer…
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Take an armchair visit to a unique brewery, pub or other intoxicating venue that has a story you’ll love. Brouwerij Boon: Today’s armchair visit takes us to the small town of Halle, Belgium located just southwest of Brussels. Brouwerij Boon has an amazing story that includes the rebirth of a style of beer that was…
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For the last 10 years, just one brewery has won the World Beer Cup (WBC) Gold Medal in the category “Belgian Style Sour Ale”. With 6 consecutive WBC Gold Medals, that brewery is Brouwerij Boon. And that accomplishment provides just one demonstration of the skill, quality, consistency and dedication that Frank Boon and his sons,…
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