nathanvc's avatar

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

 Activity
4.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 4 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 5
Bottle from Delhaize.
A: hazy brown, huge, frothy, beige head.
A: toast, burnt caramel, iron, liquorice, fig.
T: sweetish fig, bit sourish, coriander, metallic touch.
F: herbal hops, toast, empty metallic finish.
P: medium body, slick texture, fizzy carbonation.
Something was definitely off here, but I might retry it. It's interesting to note how the producers consider their range to be 'complete' now - that's all, folks, the modern beerscape is divided between lovers of blonde and brown.
Tried on 12 Jun 2025 at 08:43

4.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 5
Bottle from Hopduvel.
A: clear, somewhat hazy red, stable, foamy, pink head.
A: iron, grenadine, powdered sugar, sweetened forest fruit jam, cherry candies.
T: sweet cherry candy & grenadine, bitetr iron, sourish lemon juice.
F: sweet candy, very vague white bread, bit metallic.
P: light to medium body, syrupy texture, soft carbonation.
For a Rouge, there are maybe some redeeming qualities here, and at least there's the intention of pushing an NA alternative.
Tried on 11 Jun 2025 at 09:35

3.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 3 Flavor 2 Texture 4 Overall 4
Can from Delhaize.
A: hazy red, thin, off-white head.
A: red candy, grenadine, powdered sugar, lemonade.
T: sweet red candy & grenadine, bitter chemical syrup.
F: wry & bitter candy and syrup.
P: medium body, watery-sticky texture, soft carbonation.
I can appreciate Average Rob's creative and sympathetic persona, but this is just scandalous.
Tried on 10 Jun 2025 at 15:02

6.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
Bottle from Čardak craft pub, Budva.
A: hazy amber, stable, foamy, tan head.
A: biscuit, red apple, almond, toast, toffee.
T: sweet apple, plum, toffee, some nuts.
F: herbal hops, tea, nuts.
P: light to medium body, slick texture, soft carbonation.
Nicely dry-malty.
Tried on 10 Jun 2025 at 14:56

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7.5
Can from Geers.
A: clear pale golden, small, white head.
A: lime, unripe mandarin, melon, grass, cold french fries, shallot.
T: sweetish melon & grape, sourish lime, bread crust.
F: bitter piney & grassy hops, citrus zest & pith.
P: light to medium body, slick texture, soft carbonation.
Probably the best you can get in the NA range for this style.
Tried on 10 Jun 2025 at 14:49

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Can from V and B Nanterre.
A: clear pale golden, thin, white head.
A: grape, melon, pine, shallot, bread crust.
T: sweetish melon, unripe pear, bitter grapefruit, grapes.
F: piney hops, bitter grapefruit, grass.
P: medium body, slick texture, soft carbonation.
Okay, bit flat perhaps, feels like a Belgian IPA.
Tried on 10 Jun 2025 at 14:44

nathanvc added a new beer Chauve Souris by O'Clock Brewing
10 months ago


8.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Bottle from Gedeelde Vreugde (presumably).
A: clear to hazy brown, thin, tan head.
A: liquorice, burnt caramel, candied fig, date, herbal liqueur (Schwarzwaldteufel).
T: very sweet fig, raisin & date, herbal liquorice, caramel, walnut, hazelnut.
F: herbal hops, dried fruits, sourish streak, warming liqueur-like alcohol.
P: full body, syrupy texture, soft carbonation.
A complex, delicate sipper.
Tried on 10 Jun 2025 at 14:39

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can from Dok.
A: hazy ochre, stable, foamy, off-white head.
A: ripe papaya, pineapple, peach, melon, cheese, coconut, honey.
T: sweet peach & melon, lychee, doughy malts, dank cheese.
F: floral hops, ripe tropical fruits, dank cheese, bit peppery onion.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Intense brew, on the sweet side, but not as complex as their Heidi aus Thiol.
Tried on 10 Jun 2025 at 13:36

nathanvc updated a beer: Drink Beer! Save Dolphins! brewed by Dok Brewing Company
10 months ago