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nathanvc

Gent, Belgium 🇧🇪 Supporter Admin
The user formerly known as nathanvc from Ratebeer. // Active ticker since 2014, more or less. Variable rating format according to sample size, time and mood. I like big Stouts, most BA things, East Coast DIPAs, wild stuff and Oud Bruin (if I can find some, that is). // #1: Moeder Overste #500: AleSmith Speedway Stout #1000: De Feniks Mc In Memries 2018 Barrel Aged Wiskey Infused #1500: Struise Black Damnation II - Mocha Bomb #2000: Totem Baldr (Laphroaig) #3000: Evil Twin Excuse Me. Do You Speak French Toast? #5000: Russian River Pliny The Elder. // Check out my +1 on Untappd: https://untappd.com/user/ankevh

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7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
19 December 2025. Country Tasting @ Tim’s - thanks for hosting, cheers to the whole crew!

A: hazy yellow, stable, small, foamy, white head.
A: peach, lime, grape, starfruit, citrus zest.
T: sweetish grape & kiwi, sourish citrus, bitter pine.
F: peppery & floral hops, citrus pith, grape.
P: medium body, slick texture, fizzy carbonation.
Nicely dry yet refreshing.
Tried on 19 Dec 2025 at 13:11

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
19 December 2025. Country Tasting @ Tim’s - thanks for hosting, cheers to the whole crew!

A: clear brown, small, tan head.
A: curry powder & actual sausage, ketchup, fried tomatoes, paprika.
T: spicy curry, paprika, cardamom perhaps, cherry tomatoes.
F: bitter spicy curry, very vague hops.
P: medium body, watery texture, average carbonation.
Surprisingly "ok" still, just way too many spices.
Tried on 19 Dec 2025 at 13:08

nathanvc updated a beer: Black Damnation XXVI - Froggie (2020) brewed by De Struise Brouwers
1 month ago


nathanvc updated a beer: 11Th Anniversary: Twilight Hyperactive brewed by Companyia Artesana Maians - Espiga
1 month ago


5.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4.5 Texture 4 Overall 6
19 December 2025. Country Tasting @ Tim’s - thanks for hosting, cheers to the whole crew!

A: clear dark golden, small, foamy, off-white head.
A: oxidised apple peel, old peanuts, mouldy bread, yeast.
T: bitter grain, yeast, wort, some peanuts.
F: bitter herbal hops, yeast, wort.
P: light body, watery texture, soft carbonation.
Feels a bit dirty and unfinished.
Tried on 19 Dec 2025 at 16:06

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 7
19 December 2025. Country Tasting @ Tim's - thanks for hosting, cheers to the whole crew!

A: clear pale yellow, thin, off-white head.
A: jam, hibiscus, lemon peel, starfruit.
T: sour starfruit, lemon candy, herbal hibiscus.
F: tart lemon, lime, bit spicy.
P: medium body, watery texture, average carbonation.
Could have used just a tad more pepper.
Tried on 19 Dec 2025 at 16:01

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
19 December 2025. Country Tasting @ Tim's - thanks for hosting, cheers to the whole crew!

A: clear amber, small, foamy, off-white head.
A: fried onions, olive oil, grapefruit peel, butterscotch.
T: sweet mandarin, orange peel, caramel, bit umami olive oil.
F: bitter resinous hops, grapefruit, fried onions.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Enjoyable bittersweet DIPA.
Tried on 19 Dec 2025 at 15:58

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
19 December 2025. Country Tasting @ Tim's - thanks for hosting, cheers to the whole crew!

A: clear pale golden, stable, foamy, white head.
A: grain, yeast, bread crust, straw.
T: sweetish grain & bread, bitter straw.
F: bitter grassy hops, yeast, crisp grain.
P: light to medium body, watery texture, average carbonation.
Pleasantly crisp and drinkable.
Tried on 19 Dec 2025 at 15:53

7.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
18 December 2025. Christmas Beer Evening (at Stoumont) with the lovely Anke! Bottle from Geers.

A: hazy dark brown, thin, tan head.
A: candied fig & date, dark honey, fruit cake, toffee.
T: sweet fig, date & raisin, dark honey, touch of liquorice.
F: herbal hops, dried fruits, honey, warming liqueur-like alcohol.
P: medium body, oily texture, average carbonation.
Solid winter beer.
Tried on 18 Dec 2025 at 15:49

6.1/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 7
18 December 2025. Christmas Beer Evening (at Stoumont) with the lovely Anke! Can from Stacks.

A: clear pale golden, quickly thinning, white head.
A: melon, pine, lime, vague butter, grape.
T: sweetish melon & grape, some bitter pine.
F: piney hops, bitter resin & citrus pith.
P: medium body, slick texture, average carbonation.
Fairly restrained, a bit disappointing from Vocation.
Tried on 18 Dec 2025 at 15:44