Zwanze 2022 - Poivre de Gorilles

Lambic - Other

This year’s Zwanze is a two-year-old Lambic blend with black pepper. For this year’s beer, we worked with Sandrine from Misao: La Maison des Poivres here in Brussels. Sandrine had us try various types of Congolese pepper, and we eventually decided on one called poivre de Gorilles. This pepper grows wild in the forests of the Republic of the Congo. Aromatic, but not too spicy, it blends beautifully with the refreshing acidity of our Lambic. The result is a beer that will pair marvelously with meat or fish. The name poivre de Gorilles comes from the area where it grows, in Likouala Forest, located in the northeastern region of the Republic of the Congo. This forest is home to a significant population of Lowland gorillas – a species in danger of extinction. That’s why we’ll be donating a portion of the profits from the event to Gorilla (https://www.gorilla.fr/), an organization which works to protect these Great Apes.

ABV

6.9

Rating

4.342

Rating count

2,752

Last updated

about 2 years ago

 

Frank Zaal

G: zwarte peper, roos, licht zoet. S: kruidig, zoet, wat zuur, zwarte peper, fruitig, lichte bitter, sprite, roos. f: peper heat, zwarte peper, kruidig, licht zuurtje, droog, earl grey, bergamot.

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Maes

Love the extra pepper

4.5

12 months ago

 

ryan

LCI. Zwanze 2024 share

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12 months ago

 
4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Mike

Rating is going up. So unique and delicious.

4.75

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Dylan B.

Amazing!

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Tim E.

The peppercorn and citrus work beautifully together. This beer is friggin awesome

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Dan K.

The pepper doesn’t kick you in the mouth. It lovingly caresses your mouth.

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almost 3 years ago

 

nick cangemi

Happy Zwanze Day!

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Shingo Sato

Lovely aromatic peppers

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Mark F.

Wow. That peppercorn.

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Ben N.

Straight black pepper nose. Dry and smooth

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P M

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Bryan H

Very interesting Zwanze blend this year. The black pepper is very mild as far as spice or heat goes, but very floral and has a big lemon pepper vibe. I really dig it! Hoping to try a bottle with some age on it again down the road.

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Lou Diamond Hiccups

with black pepper from the Congo

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Mike Rosinia

Black pepper really made it into something so unique. The aroma was amazing. I also love peppery saisons and this was definitely memorable. Bravo!

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Colby Shanafelt

The most unique pour of the day. The black pepper provides a spicy aroma and the black pepper lingers through the entire finish. Just a bit of funk. I honestly loved this. So different than anything I’ve ever had and gives new meaning to a “peppery” beer

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Wes Gassert

Very unique. The pepper made me sneeze on the first sip

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almost 3 years ago

 

Julie G

Made Wes G. Sneeze

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Rob Gardner

Pepper lambic. Love it. Getting another pour and raising rating.

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 
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Jordi Alonso

Second round. Genius!

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Jordi Alonso

Wow! Ultra aromatic pepper scent, mix of green, pink & white peppers, w/ a herbal backdrop. Some citrus, mild dry tartness, floral finish that reminds to that of the pink pepper husk. Just great!

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Ryan Pod

So much pepper on the nose. Like smelling a pepper grinder. Tons of herbal notes, bit of lemon maybe too. Can’t imagine someone doing a better pepper beer. Well done Cantillon.

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Marina Meller

zwanze 22 @ beer merchant london

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Moe Friedman

Smelled like a pepper mill. Subtle black pepper and great balance. Shockingly good

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Mugio

Peppery🦍🇧🇪

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Janel M

Yum!! So glad that there was leftovers of the Zwanze beers! 🍻

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Josh H.

The floral pepperyness of this is out of this world. Incredible.

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CDCNAM

Floral pepper. Unique and tasty

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Ondřej Ježil

Outstanding lambic, where the beautiful pepper seemlessly blends with the beers fruitiness.

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Sour S.

Bottle just as nice, if not better

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Ancient Brew

Toujours aussi bien à J+3 !

4.75

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Hans

Went to buy some cans, found this on tap. Pure heaven!

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Oliver Krautter

Der Pfeffer im Geruch und am Gaumen sehr aromatisch kaum scharf sehr rund ein Traum

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

vivek

Still on tap here!

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Martin Partensky

🌶🌶

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over 2 years ago

 
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James Roberts

Delish

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Mike A.

Amaze-balls

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Gael G.

Wow, so much better than I expected, one of the best Zwanzes imho, especially on tap (bottle still need time to mellow). Tons of pepper on the nose with all its nuances, lemon too, flagrant but no bite. Palate is similar but more complex, ....

4.75

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Sebastian K

Fajne to ☺️Jak dla mnie ciutke mniej tego pieprzu mogło by być. 4.60

4.75

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Carlos Moro

Fondo de barril, con todo su fundamento. La mejor zwanze!!!

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Mike Rosinia

Still on tap lol

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High Grade Harry

Incredible beer & what a way to be introduced to lambics, distinct floral pepper on the nose, the sourness & acidity balance perfectly, funky but in the best way possible, beautiful.

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Robin van Kampen

2022, wow wat ern bloemige geur. Heerlijjw combi. 4,75

4.75

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henrik van Wingerden

Vol in de neus peperige aroma's. Zurig, appelig, wat is deze fantastisch. Heb denk wel liever de fles variant ipv tap

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Teo St

Poivreee

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yi Y

黑胡椒味和兰比克 好喝的一

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over 2 years ago

 

Marcin Donaj

Zwanze w listopadzie? Jak najbardziej, jeszcze jak. Pyszne piwko, bardzo zyskuje po ogrzaniu. Mocno pieprzne, ściągające, stajenne, drzewne. Mógłbym mieć takie perfumy.

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Maciej Moszczyński

Superb treat, aroma is sweet, peppery and a little acidic. Flavor is peppery, a little spicy but not overwhelming. Really glad I had chance to try this!

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Patrick Klupe

Super late check in. Loved it though

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James Trujillo

This works so well. Black pepper on the nose, earthy and herbal but not overpowering, acidic, smooth

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Ayrton Polfliet

Pepper! Surprisingly pleasant in a lambic

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over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

John Lindgren

This beer tastes like Christmas vacation

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

harm van iersel

Minder zuur, maar met zwarte peper. vreemd maar lekker

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Bas Witlox

De peper gaat me na een paar slokken een beetje tegenstaan

4.75

over 2 years ago

 
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Ruben van Gameren

The nose 😍😍 the taste 🥰🥰🥰

4.75

over 2 years ago