Castelain

Regional Brewery in Bénifontaine, Hauts-de-France, France 🇫🇷

Established in 1926

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13 Rue Pasteur, Bénifontaine, 62410, France
Description
Since 1926, brewing has no longer been a matter of chance at Bénifontaine, but rather is an art which has been passed down from generation to generation. From microbrewery to family business, Castelain Brewery has had a loyal following thanks to its artisanal beers and its respect for tradition. Thoroughness, patience, authenticity: these have been the key words for Castelain bières de garde and seasonal beers since the creation of the brewery.

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6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Spotty beige head on an amber coloured body.
Sweet, sweaty malt aroma.
Medium to full bodied, sticky & oily with a cloying back.
Sweet, toffee, syrup, spiced & berry tastes with a tangy finish.
Hard going.

Tried from Bottle on 16 Jan 2026 at 17:16

gave a cheers!

6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Malt and spices aroma. Taste is sweet, biscuit like malt, slightly fruity, some spices. Kind of herbal aftertaste, sweet

Tried from Can on 11 Jan 2026 at 17:23


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

Can 0,33 ltr: SLightly hazy orange colored brew with an mildly dry bitter taste with some sweetness, hints of citrus, karamel and some pine.

Tried from Can on 13 Dec 2025 at 12:02


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

On tap at Lovster Lille. Unclear golden coloured, medium sized off-white head, candy fruity nose. Candy, fruity, light ripe tropical fruits and touch of caramel with rather sweet finish. Not fresh.

Tried from Draft on 04 Dec 2025 at 23:09


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Tried from Draft at FOAM (Port Lympia) on 20 Nov 2025 at 00:00


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6.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

75cl swing-top bottle from ID Stock. Pours gold with a fine mist, large frothy white head that grows over the glass after pouring. Quite sweet, doughy, spicy.. bit too sweet and lacks a pleasant yeasty side but generally sippable.

Tried from Bottle on 31 Oct 2025 at 08:56


6.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Grassy and fruity aroma, some malt and bitterness. Taste is bitter, on grass, kind of resin, with a bit artificial aftertaste.

Tried from Bottle on 18 Oct 2025 at 19:45


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6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

0.50l can. Aroma of wheat, banana peel and coriander. Pours cloudy straw color with thick creamy white head and average sparkling appearance. Taste starts refreshing citrusy, grainy and yeasty, following is mild spicy, mouthfeel is smooth, while finish is mild bitter. Light to medium body, creamy texture and average carbonation in palate. Tender beast…

Tried from Can from E.Leclerc Ljubljana on 17 Oct 2025 at 17:38


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6.6
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

Served from Perfect Draft.
Large creamy white head on vivid golden coloured body.
Floral, perfume & biscuit aroma.
Medium bodied, smooth with a lively sticky back.
Light malt, biscuit, yeasty, peppery & sweet citrus tastes with a tangy finish.

Tried from Draft on 24 Sep 2025 at 16:20


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6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

75cl bottle from ID Stock. Pours a generally clear gold, medium sized white head. Ok blonde overall, nice blonde yeast expression, good body, nice balance.. but a bit papery on the finish.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Sep 2025 at 11:39