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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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