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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7/10
Bottle.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Apr 2026 at 14:36

6/10
Bottle.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Apr 2026 at 14:34

7/10
Bottle
Tried from Bottle on 05 Apr 2026 at 14:32

6/10
Tried from Can on 22 Feb 2026 at 13:01

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Pleasantly suprised about this beer, coming from this brewery, tasteful pale, high fermentation, solid bitterness, a bit resinous, 11.08.17, purchased at one Franprix, Paris, drinking it at Prélaz.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Feb 2026 at 21:31

6.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 6 Texture 7 Overall 6
Can 0m5 ltr: Cleat gold amber colored brew with an bittersweet taste with mildly hints of citrus, caramel and sweet fruitiness.
Tried on 18 Jan 2026 at 21:49

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle with cork 0,75 ltr: Cloudy gold amber colored brew with an soft dry bitter taste with hints of oranges, spices and gentle smoked bacon.
Tried on 18 Jan 2026 at 21:47

6.3/10 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

6.9/10 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

6.8/10 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