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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7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
In de tuin in Plouha uit een flesje, gekocht bij Carrefour. Helder goudgeel, wit schuim. Na een mooie wandeling, deel GR34, verfrissend. Licht zoet aroma. Smaak ook lichte caramel, fris edoch steviger dan een ale. Prima.
Tried on 28 Aug 2023 at 14:27

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Bottle. Bit hazy amber. Fluffy off white head. Creamy malts, caramel, green hops, grapefruit, soft spruce, earthy, light yeasty, endive. Medium sweet and more bitter. Full bodied. Not that bad surprisingly.
Tried from Bottle on 09 Aug 2023 at 17:10

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Tried on 07 Jul 2023 at 17:57

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75cl bottle @ monthly tasting, Chez Sophie, June 23. Clear copper pour, large fluffy pure white head. Floral nose with hints of caramel. Interesting triple.. seems to have an oily caramel Biere de Garde depth with lightly creamy triple esters.. Ok.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Jun 2023 at 14:09

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19th June 2023, Shrewsbury Monthly Beer Swap in Chez Sophie. Five guys enjoying life taking bollox. Cheers Mat for the cork and caged 75cl bottle of this: BB 11th October 2023. Clean golden pour, white head. Pretty sweet and malty with a banana like undertone, interesting.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Jun 2023 at 07:58

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Can from Carrefour Offranville (76). Deep golden with a tall white head. Hoppy nose. Medium-bodied, solid malty background, some citrusy and resiny hops.
Tried from Can on 15 Jun 2023 at 07:25

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Flasche in Frankreich. Rötlich, braun, leicht trüb, wenig Schaum. Aroma: Karamell, Honig, Nuss, leichte süße. Geschmack: mittelstarke süße, Honig, Ahornsirup, Karamell. Leicht cremig
Tried on 26 May 2023 at 19:45

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
0,25l on tap @ L'Amnésie Annecy. Pours clear golden with a medium head. Aroma is sweet floral malts. Flavor is sweet floral malts, alcohol, hops. Decent.
Tried from Draft on 24 May 2023 at 19:05

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hazy pale yellow colour, one inch of creamy snow-white head; aroma of coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, some wheaty-bread crusty, grape peel and minimal pear notes; taste is similar to the aroma with some moderate hoppy bitterness; surprisingly good
Tried on 21 May 2023 at 15:35

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
@ Cave des Capucins, Arras. Clear blond colour, white foam. Strong, a bit alcoholic, sweet, a bit fruity.
Tried on 19 May 2023 at 17:10