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nathanvc

Ghent, 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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nathanvc updated a beer: Nicely Toasted brewed by Sapwood Cellars Brewery
9 months ago


7.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

2 February 2025. New Year Tasting with Tim & Anke - cheers! Can from V and B Nanterre.

A: hazy yellow, small, frothy, off-white head.
A: unripe peach, guava, mandarin zest, shallot.
T: sweetish peach & grape, sourish citrus zest, spicy shallot.
F: floral hops, bitter peach skin, citrus zest, grapefruit.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Characterful NEIPA.

Tried on 04 Jun 2025 at 11:59


2 February 2025. New Year Tasting with Tim & Anke - cheers! Can from V and B Nanterre.

A: clear orange, thin, off-white head.
A: overripe plum, grape, white wine, cheese, leather.
T: sour grape, mandarin, herbs, leather.
F: vague herbal hops, woody tannins, grape skin, herbal gin.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Winey and herbal at the same time, well balanced, nice!

Tried on 04 Jun 2025 at 11:54


nathanvc added a new beer Social Club BA by Brasserie Smash
9 months ago


nathanvc updated a brewery: Brasserie Smash located in France
9 months ago


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

2 February 2025. New Year Tasting with Tim & Anke - cheers!

A: hazy orange, small, foamy, white head.
A: perfume, biscuit, paint thinner, overripe banana, fruit liqueur.
T: sweet banana, melon, plum, biscuit, spicy phenols.
F: floral hops, bittersweet orange peel, warming liqueur-like alcohol.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
DIPA gone completely wrong; more of a Tripel. Doesn't mean it's bad, though.

Tried on 04 Jun 2025 at 11:30


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7

2 February 2025. New Year Tasting with Tim & Anke - cheers! Can from V and B Nanterre.

A: hazy golden, stable, frothy, white head.
A: orange peel, unripe apricot, biscuit, melon.
T: sweetish mandarin, bitter orange peel, biscuit, bit spicy.
F: bitter grassy hops, grapefruit, orange peel.
P: medium body, slick-watery texture, average carbonation.
Rather straightforward, but decent bitterness.

Tried on 04 Jun 2025 at 11:27


6.6
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

2 February 2025. New Year Tasting with Tim & Anke - cheers! Can from V and B Nanterre.

A: gusher! Hazy yellow, frothy, white head.
A: lime, starfruit, peach, wheat, melon, perfume.
T: sweetish peach & pineapple, sourish wheat, lime, perfume.
F: bitter piney hops, citrus peel.
P: medium body, oily texture, average carbonation.
Too perfumey, and the bitterness in the finish is quite abrupt.

Tried on 04 Jun 2025 at 11:26


nathanvc updated a beer: Disorder brewed by Hoppy Road
9 months ago


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

2 February 2025. New Year Tasting with Tim & Anke - cheers! Can from V and B Nanterre.

A: hazy golden, small, foamy, white head.
A: yuzu, starfruit, bread crust, spring onion.
T: sweetish unripe peach, sourish starfruit, bread crust.
F: bitter piney hops, grass, grain, citrus pith.
P: medium body, slick-watery texture, average carbonation.
Okay, lacks some structure.

Tried on 04 Jun 2025 at 11:18