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nathanvc

Gent, Belgium πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ 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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4/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 3 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4
20 February 2026. Bottle at KSA Astene Quiz. Cheers to the Flippots!

A: clear dark golden, small, foamy, off-white head.
A: wet cloth, maize, apple juice, cardboard, old herbs.
T: sweetish maize, red apple, old biscuit, wet cloth.
F: vague herbal hops, grain, yeast, cardboard.
P: light body, watery texture, soft carbonation.
Lacks some freshness to make it worthwhile for an NA.
Tried on 20 Feb 2026 at 12:50


7.5/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle from Slot Oostende, presumably >4 years old.
A: hazy brown, very thin, off-white head.
A: old caramel, dried plum, raisin, nougat, oxidised liqueur.
T: sweet raisin & prune, bitter tea, aniseed, caramel.
F: bitter herbal hops, liquorice, oxidised dried fruits, warming liqueur-like alcohol..
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Moreish with a nice level of oxidisation, this was well worth cellaring!
Tried on 11 Jul 2026 at 11:39

8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Can from Beer Republic.
A: hazy yellow, stable, foamy, white head.
A: peach, mandarin, lime, pineapple, shallot.
T: sweetish unripe peach, mandarin, bitter citrus peel, pine.
F: floral & piney hops, juicy citrus rind.
P: medium body, fluffy texture, soft carbonation.
Solid, no-nonsense Pale Ale.
Tried on 11 Jul 2026 at 11:35

8.4/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
25 February 2026. Can from Slijterij Bie de Bolle. Shared with the lovely Anke outside of the premises.

A: can.
A: chives, spring onion, pear, pepper, hashish, grapefruit, orange peel, ripe melon.
T: sweet pear & melon, sourish lime, spicy chives, biscuity malts.
F: peppery hops, grapefruit, spring onion, warming gin-like alcohol.
P: medium body, fluffy texture, average carbonation.
Quite 'chaotic' but surprisingly drinkable, refreshing even.
Tried on 25 Feb 2026 at 12:21

nathanvc updated a beer: Straight Outta the Laboratory brewed by Equilibrium Brewery
4 weeks ago


8.8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9
25 February 2026. Can from Slijterij Bie de Bolle. Shared with the lovely Anke outside of the premises.

A: can.
A: ripe nectarine, orange, papaya, dough, pineapple, white onion, chives, marijuana.
T: sweet nectarine & pineapple, dough, dank cheese & marijuana, bit peppery.
F: peppery hops, ripe yellow fruits, touch of grapefruit, onion, warming gin-like alcohol.
P: medium to full body, fluffy texture, soft carbonation.
Dangerously drinkable QIPA, delicious, even straight from the can!
Tried on 25 Feb 2026 at 12:18

6.8/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
25 February 2026. At Slot Oostende, Goes. Shared with the lovely Anke!

A: clear orange, small, foamy, off-white head.
A: yeast, overripe apple, pear, banana, honey.
T: sweet banana, pear & honey, clove, yeast.
F: floral hops, ripe yellow fruits, warming jenever-like alcohol.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Okay but forgettable.
Tried on 25 Feb 2026 at 12:15

6/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
25 February 2026. At Slot Oostende, Goes. Shared with the lovely Anke!

A: clear golden, small, foamy, off-white head.
A: pale malt, straw, bread crust, yeast.
T: sweetish pale malt, straw, white bread.
F: bitter grassy hops, yeast.
P: light to medium body, watery texture, soft carbonation.
Very neutral, too bare-bones and 'grainy'. Almost undrinkable after warming up.
Tried on 25 Feb 2026 at 12:12

7.5/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
25 February 2026. At Slot Oostende, Goes. Shared with the lovely Anke!

A: clear amber, stable, foamy, tan head.
A: medicine, liquorice, red apple, peat, tobacco, dried plum.
T: sweet plum & red apple, bitter liquorice, peat.
F: herbal hops, dried fruits, warming peated whisky alcohol.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Lots and lots of peat with some sweetness to balance it out.
Tried on 25 Feb 2026 at 12:09