Castelain

Regional Brewery in Bénifontaine, Hauts-de-France, France 🇫🇷
Associated Venue: Le Spot - Brasserie Castelain

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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6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottled (from Saveur Biere). Deep golden colour with a small white foamy head. Aroma is caramel, some toffee, mild herbal and some earthy tones. Flavour is sweet malts, some alcohol, mild toffee, herbs and earthy tones with a wee bit wood to it. Actually smooth, though rather strong.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Mar 2023 at 11:37

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle (from Saveur Biere). Deep golden colour with a small foamy white head. Aroma is berries, some herbal, mild jelly and some alcohol tones. Flavour is sweet malts, mild alcohol, some floral and grassy tones. Alcohol starts showing when the beer gets warmer.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Mar 2023 at 11:35

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Bottled (from Prisma Kotiranta Vaasa). Pinkish amber colour with a minor head. Aroma is ripe raspberries, pomegranates and some mild toffee and sugary tones. Flavour is slightly acidic with some sweet malts and mild pomegranate. A bit herbal elements too.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Mar 2023 at 19:03

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle. Ruby colour with a creamy beige head, that leaves some lace. Aroma is sweet malts, roast, some ripe fruits and mild alcohol. Flavour is alcohol, some liquorice, ripe fruits, toffee and some roasted tones. Smooth, and alcohol gives a nice complement to the beer.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Mar 2023 at 19:01

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Golden colour with a longlasting mediumsized foamy white head. Aroma is sweet malts, some floral, herbal and earthy tones. Flavour is sweet malts, herbs, floral notes with mild earthy tones. A wee bit yeasty and spicy tones in the finish.
Tried from Bottle on 20 Mar 2023 at 18:29

7/10
Tried from Draft on 14 Mar 2023 at 17:35

7/10
330ml bottle from Saveur Bierre advent calendar - clear ruby body with a little off white head. Bit of a caramel touch to the taste with a hint of citrus orange. Good body and a nice sweetish finish. Good gobfull.
Tried from Bottle on 13 Mar 2023 at 20:48

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
# 3489; 2/2023. As Ch'ti Ambrée L'Originale, alc. 6,2 %. Malty, toasty, light fruity and spicy aroma. Brilliant amber body; persistent off-white head. Malty, biscuit, light spicy. Very good biére de garde. 0,75 l, bottle, supermarket, Grande-Synthe (Flanders, France).
Tried from Bottle on 26 Feb 2023 at 18:02

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 7
# 3481; 2/2023. Alc. 6,8 %. Malty and spicy aroma, honey. Clear gold body; persistent lacing white head. Malty, caramel, honey, fruity, pear, light herbal, sweeter finish, no alcohol evident. Very good Biére de Garde. 0,75 l, bottle, supermarket, Grande Synthe (Flanders, France).
Tried from Bottle on 19 Feb 2023 at 17:52

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
--Bottled. -- Clear copper colour, rich lively head. Fruity, leafy nose. Mid sweet with medium body and rounded mouthfeel. Fruity with white bread, floral, leafy hops. Fairly low bitterness.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Feb 2023 at 18:34