Collection: Hot Sauces

We truly believe that letting nature take its time produces better tasting products. This is why we ferment our hot sauces. Now the cool thing is that this process not only creates a funky and more complex flavor, it also acts as a method for preservation, increasing the shelf life of our products.

Lacto-fermentation creates layers of complexity - from bright, fruity notes to deep, umami undertones and even smokiness - that set our sauces apart from quick, mass made spicy sauces. Every bottle comes from our small batch production right here in Zürich, Switzerland. You can find our more information about how we manufacture our sauces in our blogpost: Liquid Spice - how we make the finest hotsauces in Switzerland

What makes our hot sauces truly special is our Swiss heritage. Crafted in the heart of Zürich, Gipfelhirsch hot sauces are a celebration of Swiss precision, sustainability, and creativity. We take pride in combining local ingredients, wherever possible, like Swiss apricots and honey with the finest locally sourced chilis. The result? A range of unique hot sauces that embody global flavors with a Swiss touch.

Whether you're grilling meats, stirring up a quick pasta dish, or preparing an elaborate cheese board, there's a Gipfelhirsch hot sauce that will elevate your cooking. Our Apricot Warrior pairs perfectly with grilled meats and pizza, adding a fruity sweetness and sharp heat. This sauce takes you on a flavorful journey from sweet to spicy with fermented apricots, honey, garlic and peach habaneros. For a more savory twist, Lioness' Breath brings earthy umami to stir-fries and grilled vegetables, making it a must-have for plant-based meals. She roars with the umami richness of king trumpet mushrooms and habaneros. Medusa delivers a Mediterranean punch, ideal for pasta, salads, and dipping sauces. This hotsauce offers a fresh complexity with pickled chilies and oregano. And for those who crave the ultimate heat, Death by Curry provides a fiery complexity perfect for curries and marinades. Being our hottest sauce, Death by Curry combines Carolina Reapers with Indian spices for a dangerously delicious experience.

No matter your cooking style, our sauces turn everyday meals into something extraordinary, with just the right blend of spice and flavor.

We strive to create absolutely unique flavor combinations in our sauces. Combining this with fermentation means we can leverage a broad range of raw ingredients and develop truly yummy sauces.

When cherry meets incredible maple syrup - this is how our Cherry Bomb Hotsauce was born. What may sound simple is a well balanced sauce that is salty, sour, sweet and packs umami. Then there is the smokiness of our Blueberry Kiss hotsauce. This one is very interesting - we don't smoke the sauce but rather the added onion and garlic mixed with the blueberries creates a natural smokiness in the sauce. Lastly, we teamed up with the Fermento Brewery to create a Beer-BBQ sauce with a hint of spiciness. Being our mildest sauce it has Stout-like caramel-notes and only leaves a slight tingling sensation from the chilies. Perfect for dark meats, a sandwich topper or mixed in with a mayo.