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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6.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5

75cl bottle shared with Eric in Eecke. Clear deep golden appearance, loose white head. Pleasant floral hop character, fruity with a malty sweet base. Ok.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Jun 2025 at 11:29


6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Sights & Swills Summer Holiday Beer#62. ST MALO. Found this one at Riff Magnetic, a late night music bar behind the indoor market building in the walled city. Golden with a head. Easy textured but not thin. It's a juicy enough tropical brew in both aroma and taste, although more juicy than tropical.

Tried from Draft on 12 Jun 2025 at 21:18


7.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

Sights & Swills Summer Holiday Beer#48. ST MALO. Evening drink within the walled city. Golden with a creamy head and lots of carbonation. Has sweetish pale malts and Belgian-style bubblegum. Its strength is not too impactful in taste, but obviously helps in giving it plenty of body.

Tried from Draft at La Belle Epoque on 11 Jun 2025 at 18:49


5.4
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

0.50l can. Aroma is grainy, herbal and stone fruity. Pours clear dark golden color with medium sized soapy off-white head and sparkling appearance. Taste starts sweet toasted malty, following is herbal, medicinal and dried fruity, mouthfeel is smooth with dry and bitter finish. Medium body, oily texture and average carbonation in palate. Danking devil…

Tried from Can from E.Leclerc Ljubljana on 09 Jun 2025 at 18:02


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

75 cl bottle. One more pleasant Bier de Garde.Golden colour. Spices ,malt some citrus.Refreshing

Tried from Bottle on 05 Jun 2025 at 12:54


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Old rating - A 330ml bottle, 5.5 ABV. A enjoyable hoppy Belgium ale. Different bottle of beer in my home No. 1973

Tried from Bottle on 01 Jun 2025 at 12:55


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Brownish orange pour from bottle. A malty essence and some choppy floral notes. Pretty decent.

Tried from Bottle on 20 May 2025 at 01:23


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Draft from the cannibal. Brown pour. Not muchf head. Caramel butterscotch etc. Malts ..

Tried from Draft on 20 May 2025 at 01:06


6.5
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

Bière dégustée en terrasse à la maison, session pale ale agréable et facile. Robe blond trouble, mousse blanche fine, plutôt persistante. Nez discret mais plaisant, avec des notes de malt doux et d'agrumes (zeste de citron, un peu de pamplemousse). En bouche, c’est léger et fruité, bien houblonné sans excès, avec une finale sèche et légèrement amère. Fraîche et bien équilibrée, idéale pour l’apéro. Rien d’extravagant mais bien faite. Sympa !

Tried on 09 May 2025 at 18:22


6.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Old rating from 2013 - 650ml flip top bottle. Pours clear golden with a white foamy head. Aromas & tastes of citrus, lemon, orange, honey, coriander, grass, hints of spices & light malt. Moderate body. Dry finish.

Tried from Bottle on 21 Apr 2025 at 16:42