nathanvc

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The user formerly known as nathanvc from Ratebeer. Active ticker since 2014, more or less. I like big, bold Stouts, wild stuff and Oud Bruin (if I can find some, that is). Struise is my guilty pleasure. #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 my +1 on Untappd: https://untappd.com/user/ankevh

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nathanvc (5939) reviewed Imperial Black Forest from Vocation Brewery 2 weeks ago

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

23 December 2023. Christmas Tasting - Cheers to Anke, Pieter, Caro & Tom! Can from Mr. Hop.

A: cloudy black, stable, foamy, beige head.
A: brownie, milk chocolate, cherry, blackcurrant, toast.
T: sweet cherry, sourish blackcurrant, chocolate sauce & vanilla; bitter mocha.
F: tart cherry & berry, soft earthy hops, brownie, soft liqueur-like alcohol.
P: medium to full body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Dangerously easy at 10%. Yummy.

Tried on 02 Apr 2024 at 13:37

nathanvc updated a beer: Imperial Black Forest brewed by Vocation Brewery
2 weeks ago

nathanvc (5939) reviewed Polar Side from Norm Brewing 2 weeks ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

23 December 2023. Christmas Tasting - Cheers to Anke, Pieter, Caro & Tom! Can from Mr. Hop.

A: hazy yellow, small, off-white head.
A: dank peach, mango, grapefruit, pine, onion, biscuit.
T: sweet peach & mango, sourish lime, bit spicy, biscuit.
F: piney hops, dank stone fruit, softly bitter.
P: medium body, oily-sticky texture, soft carbonation.
Decent balance, expected a bit more punch though.

Tried on 02 Apr 2024 at 13:32

6.4

nathanvc (5939) reviewed Battle Royale - Schizo Citra Showdown from Kompaan 2 weeks ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

23 December 2023. Christmas Tasting - Cheers to Anke, Pieter, Caro & Tom! Can from Mr. Hop.

A: clear orange, unstable, frothy, white head.
A: ripe peach, mandarin peel, white onion, cheese, fruit cake.
T: sweet-sour peach, mandarin, grape, biscuit.
F: tart stone fruit, citrus zest, soft piney hops.
P: medium body, slick texture, soft carbonation.
Lacks that delicate balance - unconvincing.

Tried on 02 Apr 2024 at 13:00

8.3

nathanvc (5939) reviewed Cuppa Craft from Moersleutel Craft Brewery 2 weeks ago

Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

23 December 2023. Christmas Tasting - Cheers to Anke, Pieter, Caro & Tom! Can from Mr. Hop.

A: cloudy black, stable, dark beige head.
A: fondant, liquorice, cappuccino, black pepper, vanilla, vague banana.
T: sweet date & banana, chocolate sauce, bitter coffee, vanilla.
F: (black-) peppery hops, liquorice, fondant, warming brandy-like alcohol.
P: full body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Moersleutel is the king of sweet Stouts, but at least this one has a more essential roast profile and there's no lactose (at least not recognisably). Very good!

Tried on 02 Apr 2024 at 12:57

6.6

nathanvc (5939) reviewed Hurricane Katrina from Axiom Brewery 2 weeks ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

23 December 2023. Christmas Tasting - Cheers to Anke, Pieter, Caro & Tom! Can from Mr. Hop.

A: hazy yellow, thin, white head.
A: orange juice, lime zest, pineapple, guava, sour cream.
T: sour lime & orange flesh, mango yoghurt, lime zest.
F: tart yellow fruits, pineapple & lime.
P: medium body, slick texture, average carbonation.
Refreshing.

Tried on 02 Apr 2024 at 12:54

7.5

nathanvc (5939) reviewed Chapters 12/12 2023 - Black Hop Sun from Jopen 2 weeks ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

23 December 2023. Christmas Tasting - Cheers to Anke, Pieter, Caro & Tom! Can from Mr. Hop.

A: hazy black, stable, foamy, beige head.
A: freshly cut mandarin, grapefruit peel, lavender, pine.
T: sweetish mandarin, sourish citrus zest, bitter grapefruit.
F: piney hops, bitter grapefruit, bit toasty.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Remarkably fruity and herbal, cool.

Tried on 02 Apr 2024 at 12:49

7.3

nathanvc (5939) reviewed Witte Kerst from Jopen 2 weeks ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

23 December 2023. Christmas Tasting - Cheers to Anke, Pieter, Caro & Tom! Can from Mr. Hop.

A: hazy ochre, big, foamy, white head.
A: banana, wheat, nutmeg, bread crust, apple slices.
T: sweetish banana & apple, sourish wheat, spices.
F: floral hops, bit peppery, banana, wheat.
P: medium body, slick-creamy texture, soft carbonation.
Rounded Witbier, quite good.

Tried on 02 Apr 2024 at 12:47

7.1

nathanvc (5939) reviewed Foam Climb from Axiom Brewery 2 weeks ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

23 December 2023. Christmas Tasting - Cheers to Anke, Pieter, Caro & Tom! Can from Mr. Hop.

A: clear golden, stable, foamy, white head.
A: melon, mandarin peel, onion, pine.
T: sweetish melon, bitter mandarin peel, biscuit.
F: piney hops, bitter & dank citrus peel.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
Accessible and easy-going.

Tried on 02 Apr 2024 at 12:46

6.6

nathanvc (5939) reviewed Fireside Brewing Autumn Afterglow Bourbon BA from Mr. Hop 4 weeks ago

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

Can from Mr. Hop.
A: clear amber, thin, tan head.
A: red apple, pear, bourbon, vanilla, wet oak, toffee.
T: sweet red apple, bitter herbs & tea leaves, toffee.
F: herbal hops, dried fruit, vanilla, warming bourbon alcohol.
P: medium body, oily texture, soft carbonation.
A gentle warmer; lacks some punch at that ABV.

Tried on 20 Mar 2024 at 16:04