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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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7.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
30 January 2026. GBV Lucky Ass Tasting (@ Baracuna). Cheers to the whole crew!

Hazy dark red, thin, off-white head. Aroma of musty red grape, damp cellar, earth, overripe nectarine, banana, cherry pit. Taste has very sour nectarine, cherry and raspberry in a light almondy malt body. Funky & tart finish of lactic acid and grape skins. Medium body, moussy texture, soft carbonation. Interesting side-by-side tasting, I'd say the Blue Label has a more 'noble' character.
Tried on 30 Jan 2026 at 14:53

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 6 Overall 8
30 January 2026. GBV Lucky Ass Tasting (@ Baracuna). Cheers to the whole crew!

Clear dark burgundy red, no head. Aroma of fresh red grape, blackcurrant, brambleberry, leather, cherry. Taste has sour blackcurrant, red grape, some vanilla in an almondy, jam-like malt body. Tart finish of pure grape skins and red wine. Medium body, slick texture, flat carbonation. As vinous as a Lambic can get, I presume. Excellent.
Tried on 30 Jan 2026 at 14:48

8.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8
30 January 2026. GBV Lucky Ass Tasting (@ Baracuna). Cheers to the whole crew!

Hazy red, thin, pink head. Aroma of vinegar, cherry, ripe raspberry & brambleberry, horse steak, leather, yoghurt, old red wine. Taste has sour cherry, raspberry and blue grape paired with funky notes of vinegar and yoghurt (lactic acid) in an almondy malt body. Tart finish of raspberry, red grape, cherry pit; woody tannins with a whiff of vanilla. Medium body, moussy texture, average carbonation. Smooth and 'noble' character.
Tried on 30 Jan 2026 at 12:40

8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
30 January 2026. GBV Lucky Ass Tasting (@ Baracuna). Cheers to the whole crew!

Hazy ochre, thin, white head. Aroma of ripe white grape, banana, banana peel, rambutan, jasmine, dandelion, citrus zest, sherry. Taste has sweetish-sour white grape and plum surrounded by flowery (lychee) and herbal notes. Bitter floral hops in the finish along with citrus peel, grape-skin tannins and warming white-wine like alcohol. Medium body, moussy texture, soft carbonation. A very interesting sipper!
Tried on 30 Jan 2026 at 12:33

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
30 January 2026. GBV Lucky Ass Tasting (@ Baracuna). Cheers to the whole crew!

A: hazy ochre, small, foamy, off-white head.
A: dust, attic, kitchen herbs, old grape & plum, fruit liqueur.
T: sweetish grape & plum, faint spicy clove, bitter oak, grape skin.
F: herbal hops, spicy notes, woody tannins, warming herbal liqueur-like alcohol.
P: medium body, fluffy texture, soft carbonation.
Very enjoyable with alluring complexity.
Tried on 30 Jan 2026 at 12:20

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
30 January 2026. GBV Lucky Ass Tasting (@ Baracuna). Cheers to the whole crew!

A: hazy ochre, stable, foamy, off-white head.
A: white grape, plum, coriander, dough, honey.
T: sweet grape & melon, bitter coriander, pepper, dough.
F: floral hops, bitter & phenolic spices, warming jenever-like alcohol.
P: medium body, fluffy texture, soft carbonation.
Not bad, but fails a bit as a genuine Quad.
Tried on 30 Jan 2026 at 11:59


4.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Can from Beer Republic Advent Calendar.
A: clear golden, stable, foamy, white head.
A: pineapple juice, lime, winegum, gummy bears.
T: sweetish pineapple, bitter citrus pith & winegum.
F: floral hops, bitter grapefruit, bit harsh and candy-like.
P: medium body, watery texture, average carbonation.
Quite chemical, not enjoyable.
Tried on 02 Jun 2026 at 10:51

5.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5.5 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Can from Beer Republic Advent Calendar.
A: clear golden, thin white head.
A: peach candy, pineapple juice, Napoléon candy, apricot jam.
T: sour apricot & peach, jam, candy.
F: softly tart stone fruit, candy.
P: light to medium body, watery texture, soft carbonation.
Way too artificial.
Tried on 02 Jun 2026 at 10:47

nathanvc updated a beer: Fuzzy Smack brewed by Noon Whistle Brewing Company
1 month ago