About Us
It all started with a beer in Munich. After that beer, we realised that good beer is not just a drink; it is a matter of craftsmanship, balance and character.
The idea grew into a curiosity that began with homebrewing. With the help of friends and family we sourced malt, hops and yeast and started brewing at home — trying, learning, improving. Then we decided to take this passion further.
Our first step was to brew two different beers in Belgium. That process improved our brewing experience and brought a new flavour to the Turkish craft scene. Then we said, "it is time to brew on our own soil," and established our brewery in Ikitelli, Istanbul.
The Journey
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Munich inspiration
A beer in Munich showed that good beer is a matter of craftsmanship, balance and character.
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Homebrewing
Malt, hops and yeast were sourced and home brewing experiments began.
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Brewing in Belgium
The first two beers were brewed in Belgium; Mosaic IPA traces back to a beer fair in 2017.
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2020 — Brewing in Istanbul
Production moved to Istanbul; Belgian Blonde has been brewed here since 2020.
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Ikitelli brewery
The production facility in Ikitelli, Istanbul was established.
Today, as 3 Kafadar, we create our own recipes with carefully selected raw materials from different regions of the world. We combine traditional methods with modern techniques, brewing additive-free beers with character.
Each of our beers offers a different experience — some smoky, some fruity, some balanced and classic. What they share is a respect for quality, balance and creativity.
3 Kafadar is a brand that produces, explores and renews itself with every sip, aiming to develop Istanbul's craft beer culture.