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.
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Jan 2025
at 18:01
6.8/10
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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
7.2/10
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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
5.9/10
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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
6.1/10
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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
7/10
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
7.9/10
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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
6.8/10
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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
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Draft. Amber beer with a cream head. Malt and light spice aroma. Light caramel and sweet malt flavor with light fruitiness. Medium bodied. Light caramel and sweet malt linger with light fruitiness.
Tried
from Draft
on 13 Oct 2024
at 22:03
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Can 50 cl. Pours a cloudy, opaque yellow with a lacing, white head. Quite a yeasty nose, citrusy and some cardboard. Medium body, a dry fruitiness and a slight tartness. Dry finish with a subdued bitterness. 060924
Tried
from Can
on 06 Sep 2024
at 15:26