Monk’s Cafe will be one of few bars in the world to tap Belgian brewery Cantillon’s Zwanze Lambic on Saturday, October 1. The event will begin at noon with the tapping taking place at 3 PM and definitely expect long lines for this ultra rare beer.

 

Zwanze was first brewed in 2008 with rhubard and this year's brew will be made with raspberries, blueberries, and vanilla. It is considered a rare beer because it is only tapped once a year at select locations around the world and each vintage is different. The word zwanze in Brussels dialect refers to sarcastic humor which is the inspiration behind the experimental and changing aspect of the beer. Cantillon brewer Jean Van Roy has used the beer and its celebration day as a reason for lambic lovers to convene. 

 

Besides Zwanze, Monk’s will also be tapping four other Cantillon beers along with a whole host of other rare brews.

 

Beer list:

2010 Lost Abbey Red Poppy

2010 Russian River Consencration

2010 Russian River Supplication

2016 Russian River Supplication

Cantillon Zwanze

Cantillon Kriek

Cantillon Mamouche

Cantillon Gueuze

Cantillon Iris

Captain Lawrence Flaming Fury

Allagash Farm to Face

Allagash Monmouth Red

Monk's Cafe Flemish Sour

Russian River Blind Pig

Russian River Consecration

Tired Hands TBD

Russian River Damnation

DeDolle Oerbier

DeDolle Dulle Teve

DeDolle Stille Nacht

DeDolle Bos Keun

Hill Farmstead Dorothy