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

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about 2 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

Igor Jeremic

Pretty uniquely tasting, at least for me. Pepper full-on, but not really spicy. Zuper nice

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Christine T

Boss pour courtesy of Adair. Strong pepper on the nose, very herbal.

4.25

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4.0

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4.75

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Ken A.

Lemon pepper

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Brian B

Lemon on the front. Harsh pepper on the back. Polarizing for sure. I like it more than most of the group.

4.25

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Mahul Dahya

Pepper forward, nice finish.

4.0

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John G

Zwanze Day

5.0

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3.75

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Pandory Doky

Nez: poivre, un cote herbe de Provence; bouche: attaque etonnament fruite et un peu sucré puis rapidement le poivre ce fait sentir en laissant s'échapper un cote herbe de Provence. Final sur le poivre un cote fruité lambic/cidre boisé sec. Top

4.25

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4.5

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Callum C.

Peppery and herbal. Very different. A savoury beer

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Andy R

That was lovely- not overly peppery

5.0

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CT Weichmann

Delicious. Thanks Wandering Beer Gal

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Kimberly Coppola

Weird. Peppery and citrusy. Not about it. Still a great day!

3.5

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Brian S

Zwanze!

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Patrick

smells fucking wild. fruity black pepper with a tea component. taste is super complex. citrusy tea blends with funk. not spicy but definitely peppery. Happy Zwanze!

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Kati Huu

Aromaattista pippuria, jasmiiniteetä. Hapan, tasapainoinen, miellyttävä.

4.0

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Katariina

Whoa another year another brew. Black pepper and kitchen spices. Profits partly for the gorillas 🦍

4.5

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4.0

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Kegi Heino

Nyt maistuu. Selkeä pippuri sekä tuoksussa että maussa. Tasapainoinen.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Luke D

Happy Zwanze Day to those who celebrate

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Erik M.

Got that pepper!

3.75

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Dan K.

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

4.75

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Nicole B

Flavour is as promised. Lots of black pep and touch of lime.

3.25

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nick cangemi

Happy Zwanze Day!

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4.0

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Đeniss Zest

Очень прикольно. Персики в западе. Не очень кислое

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4.5

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JVG

Distinctly unique in a good way

4.5

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4.5

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Lauri H.

Peppery

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Kou S

華やかな香り。 ライム的なニュアンスを強く感じる。 青い柑橘、カボス的な感じも。スパイシー。ペパーの辛味も後に残る。ドライ。 ペパーとランビックが上手くマッチングしてバランスも良い。分かりやすい個性だけど美味しい。

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Hanna M

HAPPY ZWANZE DAY ❤️🥰

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Seokjin Jeong

Full of ester! The pepper takes this brew to a next level. Smooth mouthfeel. Light-bodied. Mild acidity with stone fruit juiciness.

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Tim E.

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

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Satoshi Ouchi

ラッキーで入れた!岡野氏thx. 初aglio。ゴリラペッパーっていうコンゴのゴリラ保護地区で手積みされた黒胡椒を使ってるそう。かなりハーブ感あってアフターに胡椒の爽やかさ。ケムカーあたりでありそうな味

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tarax

2杯目はまたちょっと印象が変わったね。他の酸も出てきた。

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tarax

しっかりコショウの香りと飲めばピリリとくる感じも面白い。

4.25

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Hyunggeun Shin

Refreshing, pepper, lemony. Bret.

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4.0

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kage musya

独特の胡椒感。胡椒というよりもむしろハーバルな印象。酸味は弱めで柑橘感もそんなにないな。飲んでいると後口は胡椒辛さを感じる。面白くはあるが、さて美味いかというと?

3.0

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Dylan B.

Amazing!

4.75

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Kat W

Pepper. Got better as it got warmer.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Mike

Rating is going up. So unique and delicious.

4.75

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Dog Bolter

I get the pepper. Delicious.

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Yoshihiko Y

柔らかで軽い酸味😎👍🍺黒胡椒最高か🌴

4.5

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Art M.

Tart with a grassy finish

4.25

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Aaron Baxter

Sour green apple, herbal, peppery finish.

4.25

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Amanda H.

Zwanze 2022

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Dion H

Phenomenal pepper nose. Tart, long peppery finish. Outstanding beer.

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Rory Martin

One of the most obscure beverages I've had, but extremely well executed. Got all elements of black pepper, from the flavour to the spice heat itself. Classic gueze flavours after the pepper fades.

4.5

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Mike

Tastes like comme black pepper smells. Pepper is strong, which is nice as some lambics can be too subtle

4.25

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Robert Meiklejohn

Zwanze Day 2022 at Perry's.

5.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Joe Joe

Lots of pepper on the nose but balanced quite well.

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

Malt Does More

Looks innocuous enough but packs a whale of a peppery nose: ground black pepper, distant gueuze. Palate brings mouthwatering gueuze tartness in, and it all works surprisingly well together. Did not expect to like this as much as I do. At Perry’s

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Aaron

Pepper is light. Great citrus notes. Super drinkable. Cheers!

4.5

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영철 장

후추! 스파이시! 허브!! 캬~!!

4.25

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