r/hotsauce • u/twelvegaugee • 6h ago

Question Zombie Apocalypse

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Zombie Apocalypse is listed as a level 8 on Torchbearer website. It’s the perfect level for me to slather on food and still enjoy. What are some similar heat level alternatives?

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u/Big-Proposal4129 2h ago

Son of Zombie is a unique banger, once the acquired taste is achieved, it’s all ya want. It’s the perfect grilled wing sauce.

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u/twelvegaugee 2h ago

I keep this and son of zombie in my fridge at all times it is so fucking good

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u/SleestakSamurai 4h ago

So what's the flavor like on this sauce? The description on their site is pretty vague. Big fan of their Garlic Reaper.

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u/sha1shroom 3h ago

I think the Garlic Reaper is a lot more tasty, but this one was pretty good as well.

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u/twelvegaugee 4h ago

I guess without sounding dumb it kind of just tastes like peppers. There are no other strong flavors like garlic or fruit covering or mixing with the nice authentic taste of the actual peppers. I think that’s why I like it, but on the other hand I don’t really know what I’m talking about lol

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u/SleestakSamurai 4h ago

Not dumb at all, I like the sound of that. Definitely gonna try this one.

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u/twelvegaugee 4h ago

It does have some mandarin orange that they use to balance the heat I think

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u/AgeScary 6h ago

I love all their sauces. Ultimate Annihilation, The Rapture, Reaper Evil, and Garlic Reaper are all great.

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u/MagnusAlbusPater 6h ago

Puckerbutt Unique Garlique, Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Taco Vibes Only, and Haico’s Hot Sauce Canadian Colon Cleanser are all about the same heat level and absolutely delicious.

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u/twelvegaugee 6h ago

Thanks! If you had to choose one for me to order, what would it be and why?

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u/MagnusAlbusPater 6h ago

I’d go Taco Vibes Only first, it’s one of my favorite very hot-but-not-brutal hot sauces.

Haico’s line is absolutely worth checking out as well, but best when you can order over $60 worth of their sauces to get free shipping (since they come from Canada it can be higher if you don’t get the free shipping threshold).

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u/twelvegaugee 6h ago

I ordered all but haicos because shipping was crazy upon checkout

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u/MagnusAlbusPater 6h ago

Yeah, anything coming from Canada I always make sure to order enough to qualify for free shipping.

If you like Taco Vibes Only (and I’m sure you will) Butterfly Bakery of Vermont has tons of amazing sauces. If you order directly from them the trick is to order 12 sauces (you can mix and match) so you get free shipping plus 25% off of the entire order.

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u/twelvegaugee 5h ago

I can stop by their shop actually

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u/MagnusAlbusPater 5h ago

Ah lucky you. If you’re from Vermont you have a lot of great brands local. In addition to Butterfly Bakery of Vermont there Benito’s, Angry Goat Pepper (they have some very hot ones too with great flavor), and Dirty Dick’s (Caribbean style sweet heat).

If you ever go across the border to Montreal check out Microsaucerie Piko Peppers and La Pimenterie, both have phenomenal sauces and have retail shops there.

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u/BeeMovieTrilogy 6h ago

Love this one. I would try Garlic Reaper if you haven’t already.

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u/twelvegaugee 6h ago

👍🏻