One of the most popular destinations for beer lovers, especially lovers of sour beers, is Belgium’s Pajottenland. In the Pajottenland, you can find around 13 different brewers and blenders of the funky and sour lambic-style ales that are native only to this region of Belgium. There are numerous events held in this region throughout the year celebrating the culture surrounding lambic beers, including famous events such as the Horal “Toer de Geuze”, Het Geuze Genootschaap’s “The Night of the Great Thirst”, and Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen’s Open Beer Days. These annual events are a great time to visit the region, and many of the smaller brewers in the region also hold their events in conjunction with these. One of these is the Open Schuurdagen, or Open Barn Days , and annual autumn release from Boerenerf.
What is Open Barn Days?
Boerenerf Open Barn Days, or Open Schuurdagen, is the September release of lambic beers and meads by Boerenerf. Boerenerf is one of the oldest names in lambic brewing that returned to the scene in 2020. This weekend-long event, timed in conjunction with the nearby Open Beer Days at 3 Fonteinen. At the event, visitors can visit the historic Boerenerf farm in the Zenne Valley and taste and purchase their wide range of lambics and meads.
When is Open Barn Days, 2025?
Boerenerf Schuurdagen, or Open Barn Days, will take place from September 5 – 7, 2025. The farm will be open for the autumn release each day from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Will there be exclusive beers at Open Barn Days?
There will be two special bottles released at the brewery only available for tasting on-site during the event. One of these will be a ginger Gember Geuze, and the other will be an Ambrosia Raspberry blend.
Will the normal beers also be available at the Autumn Release?
Yes, at the Boerenerf Open Barn Days, in addition to being able to taste the two exclusive, special blends at the event, you can also buy bottles and packs of the normal classic range of Boerenerf lambic blends and meads. You can also pre-order packs to be delivered or picked up in person at the event.
Boerenerf
Sollenberg 3
1654 Huizingen
How to get to Boerenerf
Boerenerf is a 2-minute walk or a short-drive from 3 Fonteinen lambik-O-droom. Or, you can take the R10 bus from Lot station or on the walk between the breweries.
