Cantillon Ashanti 2024 – Gorilla Pepper Lambic

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Cantillon Ashanti 2024 is a singular pepper-infused lambic from Brussels’ legendary Brasserie Cantillon, brewed with rare Gorilla pepper — also known as Ashanti or Guinée pepper. The nose bursts with black pepper, pink peppercorns, sour orange, lemon, and sliced apple, underpinned by barnyard funk and oak. On the palate, green apple, gooseberry, apricot, and clove interweave with the pepper’s distinctive notes of citrus, camphor, and florals. The finish delivers a medium tartness, lingering pepper spice, and a dry, elegant acidity characteristic of the finest Cantillon releases.

Food Pairing

Pair with aged Comté or Gruyère, whose nutty, crystalline depth harmonises with the beer’s citrus and pepper complexity. Alternatively, serve alongside a charcuterie board of cured duck breast and pickled mustard seeds, where the lambic’s bright acidity cuts through fat while amplifying the spice notes.