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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Mark B

Perfect balance of pepper and acidity, aromatic and dry finish, delicious!

5.0

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Sarah Autry

Part of me feels like this just needs the top rating because of how unusual and special it is. Amazing pepper taste but also fruity.

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

I Kan

Wow. The pepper tickles your nose a little. So different and unqiue. Love it.

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Joe S

Fantastic.

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Kevin W

Definitely was not expecting to find this on tap wow. 2yr old lambic with Congolese black pepper.

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over 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago

 

Sean Thomas

Flabbergasted. Freshly ground black pepper on the nose, with wonderful citrus mid palate and just a hint of spicy pepper on the lingering finish. Amazing.

5.0

about 2 years ago

 

Jeff Thomas

I didn't expect how much I would love this brew.

5.0

about 2 years ago

 

Al S

This is more peppery than I remember on Zwanze Day. That’s not a bad thing, and the lambic works well with the black pepper. But it’s more notable to me.

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just Michael™️

Fantastisk 🦍

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Christian Ratchford

Bring me a better pepper beer mother fucker

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Martijn Laarman

Still 5 stars, absolutely stellar beer. Sour, peppers, yeasty. Drown me in this stuff.

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kjell henning thon

Utvikler seg i en nydelig retning. Fortsatt intens, men florale sitrustoner tar over for den rene peppersmaken fra da den var fersk. Nærmer seg perfeksjon!

5.0

about 2 years ago

 

Mark

A lot more pepper than the draught at Zwanze Day 2022

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about 2 years ago

 

Nick Fong

Out of all the beers by the bottle I had at Cantillon, the Harambe lambic was probably the one I revisited the most, excellent show of creativity.

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Levente Szente

This one delivers big time. Black pepper from start to finish.

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Nick Fong

Liked this way better than the bottle on-site

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4.75

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Mike

Rating is going up. So unique and delicious.

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Dylan B.

Amazing!

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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

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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

4.75

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.

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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🦍🇧🇪

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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 !

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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

🌶🌶

4.75

over 2 years ago