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

Bottled 750ml. -from Geant Albertville. Unclear golden coloured, medium sized airy white head, yeasty and mild spicy nose. Yeasty, fruity, spicy, bit cheesy and noticable alcohol with rather sweet finish.

Tried from Bottle on 13 Jan 2025 at 00:53


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

Bottled 750ml. -from Geant Albertville. Unclear golden coloured, medium sized off-white head, fruity spicy nose. Sweet malty, yeasty, spicy, light caramel and some alcohol with sweetish finish.

Tried from Bottle on 13 Jan 2025 at 00:06


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

Tried from Bottle on 05 Jan 2025 at 18:01


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle from Beers of Europe. Clear gold, small tight white top, lacing. Aroma is malty, yeast, floral and herbal hopping. Taste of caramel, a touch of banana loaf, spice and herbal bitter notes. Medium body, soft carbonation, drying. Unremarkable in some ways but has a nice moreish malt quality.

Tried from Bottle on 02 Jan 2025 at 03:05


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Bottle from Beers of Europe. Pours a light clouded amber with moderate sized foamy off-white head. Aroma of caramel, honey, plum, earth, light flora. Taste of malt, honey, earthy-wood, mild fruitiness. Near medium bodied with a wetness to it which I think gives a nice contrast to the richer flavours, soft carbonation. I prefer this to the blonde version.

Tried from Bottle on 02 Jan 2025 at 03:05


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Aroma: Stale hops with sweet fruits. Flavour: Fruity sweet with stale hops. Aftertaste is sweet and lightly dry bitter. Colour: Golden amber with a white head. From: Can @ Amber with a white head.

Tried from Can on 21 Dec 2024 at 17:49


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

Can from A Good Case. Hazy golden with a white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, fruity and moderate hoppy - fruity and old hops. Flavor is quite sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish. 211224

Tried from Can on 21 Dec 2024 at 16:58


7

It's not worth the 11.50 they are charging, but whatever. I'm getting a french badge. To-fucking-night.

Tried from Draft on 13 Dec 2024 at 16:58


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Tap. Freebie at our digs. Light haze on a pale amber. Slim semi lacing white foam. Nose has light spice. Sweet gingery malty notes. Taste is light sweet and lightly bitter. Smooth and warming. Light bitter finish. Easy drinking at the 8%. Dunno if style is right mind.

Tried from Draft on 03 Dec 2024 at 18:03


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

330ml bottle from a supermarket somewhere. Misty golden amber looks with a large white head. Gently sweet, modest yeasty impressions on the nose. Flavour profile takes vanillery icing tangents.. soft palate, moderate sweetness, soft spicy hints.. ok overall.

Tried from Bottle on 17 Nov 2024 at 11:00