intake gasket is sweating coolant?

That's why I'd lay the old Gasket on a paper towel. Should help you determine oil vs coolant.

I wouldn't expect much oil in the Gasket. But I also wouldn't expect coolant, or the leak you had.. Which is why a bit more info might shed some light.

Gaskacinch is great for reusing gaskets and holding them in place for assembly. But I wouldn't trust it for coolant sealing.
I also wouldn't trust just one surface being sealed with rtv or other goop. All mating surfaces need it unless sealed with a properly designed oring and groove arrangement. Doesn't take much goop, but it should be on the Gasket (both sides), head, and intake IMO. Otherwise pressure and heat will eventually cause a leak.
Well that depends. If he didn't put sealer on the intake bolts, engine oil will migrate up the threads. I think even on aftermarket aluminum heads that all but the end bolt holes go into the inside valve cover area. Even if they're not "supposed" to, there's no guarantee the bolt holes are not porous in those areas.....but I think they go all the way through.