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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4.8/10 Appearance 5 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 5 Overall 5
33cl Fles op de camping, ongetwijfeld waren de krokodillentranen van de VARgentijnen lekkerder, dit was een flinke bak alcohol en siroop, caramel, vrij zoet en een hoog zwerverspilsgehalte. Gebrouwen door Kronenbourg, geen enkele referentie naar Castelain op het etiket.
Tried from Bottle on 19 Jul 2026 at 20:08

6.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 6
A french one after a long while. 75cl cork bottle, opalescent yellow color with a solid head, smells hoppy, flavor on teh fruity side with plums and apple, bread, malt, grains, a ton of straw, herbs, hints of orange. Sugary body, moderate bitterness follows, feels a bit sticky. Finis is on the resiny side, a bit yeasty, fruity.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Jul 2026 at 22:32

6.9/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottled, from 1001 Bières, Amiens. Clear golden, mid sized head. Aroma of mango and piney grapefruit. Mid sweet with medium body and rounded mouthfeel. Doughy bread, piney grapefruit and tropical fruits. Resinous bitter finish.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Jul 2026 at 22:21

7.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
On keg at San Euil, Nantes.
Appearance - cloudy yellow to orange. Creamy, thin white head.
Nose - mango, override melon and orange zest.
Taste - mango and finishing with orange zest.
Palate - light to medium bodied, creamy texture, zesty finish.
Overall - on style.
Tried from Draft on 20 Jun 2026 at 14:31

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
On keg at San Euil, Nantes.
Appearance - golden and clear with an attractive thin white head.
Nose - orange and bread with a hint of pine.
Taste - pink grapefruit and blood orange, bready backdrop.
Overall - good example of the style.
Tried from Draft on 20 Jun 2026 at 14:26

On keg at San Euil, Nantes.
Appearance - cloudy yellow and a white head.
Nose - banana, candied lemon and bread.
Taste - white bread, white pepper and candied fruit.
Palate - light bodied, dry and zesty finish. Good length.
Overall - great example of teh style.
Tried from Draft on 20 Jun 2026 at 14:20

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
On keg at San Euil, Nantes.
Appearance - golden and clear. Thin head.
Nose - lemon orange, toffee and bread.
Taste - toffee, bread, some citrus still.
Palate - light bodied, reasonable bitterness.
Overall - ok.
Tried from Draft on 20 Jun 2026 at 14:17

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
On keg at Jack's Corner, Nantes.
Appearance - golden and clear with a thin white head.
Nose - banana and candied lemon.
Taste - more of the same. And white pepper.
Palate - medium, creamy texture, dry finish.
Overall - a great example of the style.
Tried from Draft on 19 Jun 2026 at 23:28

5.3/10 Appearance 5 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 5 Overall 5
Klar golden med hvit lav topp som henger på kanten.
Aroma; malt, humle, lyng/gress.
Smak; malt, humle, sitrusgress, lynghonning.

Smaker øl med et litt søtlig preg. Kort ettersmak.

Delt med Tiina.
Kjøpt på super Marked i Juan Les Pins, Frankrike.
Tried from Bottle on 14 May 2026 at 19:39

7/10
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Tried from Draft on 05 Apr 2026 at 14:47