Zwanze 2021 - Parasol

Lambic - Fruit

Here at Cantillon, we’re no strangers to experimentation. In the early 50’s, Paul Cantillon tried blending Lambic and oranges. The result wasn’t exactly spectacular. The refermentation in the bottles was so strong, that the brewery workers at the time were forced to sprint past the bottles through the cellar in order to avoid being hit by popping corks and drenched in beer. Our grandfather Marcel Cantillon loved this story, and often loved to tell it to us as children. So 70 years later, inspired by our great-grandfather, we’ve made a special blend of Lambic and citrus (a blend featuring mostly oranges) in his honor. The acidity of the beer and the fruit and the freshness of the citrus in contrast to the bitterness of their zests makes for a particularly thirst-quenching Zwanze. The name Parasol will remind my fellow Belgians of a certain age of the orange-flavored soft-drink of the same name we used to drink back in the day.

ABV

5.0

Rating

4.142

Rating count

3,447

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4.5

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Koen Fasen

Zure, fruitige geur, tropisch, sinaasappel, passievrucht, licht zoetig, heel fruitig

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Stefan S

It has mellowed down a little but there is still that distinct detergent vibe. Citrusy. Dry. Nice

4.25

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Magnus Ahler

4.10. getting better!

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Norman Knyazev

The orange, o peel but also the bitter orange fiber comes through very strongly, perhaps overly strongly. This harshness actually exaggerates the natural lambic bitterness. I can see how lambic + sweeter juicier oranges could work, but this is not great.

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Robin van Kampen

2021, betee dan eerst. Nogsteeds orangina en caprisun 4

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Kyle

Slightly better after a year, still not a fan though. I'll wait for the citrus to drop off in years to come

3.75

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some hippie

Citrus is fading, but still very strong. A bit of a bathroom cleaner edge to it.

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

peng li

less shark than last year and easier to taste

4.25

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Anders Q

3.70. Still soap water or bubble mix.

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Philipp Friedlaender

Ein Geschmack nach Sommer und Sonnenschein

3.75

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Gabriel S

Great fruity orange nose. The beer starts deep fruity oranges, like bitter orange jam with no sugars. Hints of grain, fruits, orange peel. Fantastic sour fruity finish.

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Alex Dannylow

Another elite beer on an elite day. Cool having some vintage. The most orange smelling beer I’ve ever had. Verrrrryyyyy citrusy. 🍊🍑

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Brian R.

750ml bottle @ Cantillon. Pours a clear golden orange colour with a small white head. Nose is filled with orange zest, grapefruit, and light funk. Flavour is super refreshing, bright orange zest, welcomed funk, and orange pith. Light bodied, good...

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Gael G.

Seems like that astringent edge came back in the bottle a little, liked it a bit more last time. Still better than the first time I've had it on tap, but it will really get better with more years on it. Other than that, total beach lambic.

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Tyler Rodwancy

Super refreshing. Cirtusy and crisp with that classic lambic tart bite.

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

b s.

Catching up on Brussels drinks. Pro tip: If you go to the brewery right after Zwanze Day, there might be vintages you can try. The orange in this gave a fresh characteristic, felt almost like a soft drink. Delicious.

5.0

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Thomas Rhodes

Apparently drinking nothing but Cantillon today

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Sudsy Magoo

Has mellowed out in a v nice way since last year, dahling 😋

4.5

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samo

2/3 .. still great.. loving it.

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Björn

lci 24.09.

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Jonathan M

Enjoying this less than previously. Has a bit of off-putting rindyness perhaps from the keg batch? Good to have good pizza and friends.

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