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

Monday 27th November 2023, Monthly gathering in Chez Sophie. Cheers Mat for the cork and caged 75cl bottle of this. Golden amber body, slight mist; off-white head. Light malty front to the aroma and taste, is there wheat in the brew? That would help to account for the unexpected banana like flavours that arrived in my glass.

Tried from Bottle on 27 Nov 2023 at 22:37


7

Tried from Draft on 31 Oct 2023 at 16:27


Tried from Bottle on 29 Oct 2023 at 14:12


6.5

Tried from Bottle on 23 Sep 2023 at 10:19


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

On tap at Chez Le Gros. Pours a clear gold with an amber hue and a whit head that lasts through out the beer and laces. Aroma has light sweet grains and some raisin with a bit of clove and light earthy grass underlying. Flavor has sweet grains and bread with a touch of raisin and Belgian yeast supporting.

Tried from Draft on 14 Sep 2023 at 01:30


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Tried on 13 Sep 2023 at 17:10


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

In de tuin in Plouha uit een flesje, gekocht bij Carrefour. Helder goudgeel, wit schuim. Na een mooie wandeling, deel GR34, verfrissend. Licht zoet aroma. Smaak ook lichte caramel, fris edoch steviger dan een ale. Prima.

Tried on 28 Aug 2023 at 14:27


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

Bottle. Bit hazy amber. Fluffy off white head. Creamy malts, caramel, green hops, grapefruit, soft spruce, earthy, light yeasty, endive. Medium sweet and more bitter. Full bodied. Not that bad surprisingly.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Aug 2023 at 17:10


5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 2 | Overall - 5

Tried on 07 Jul 2023 at 17:57


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

75cl bottle @ monthly tasting, Chez Sophie, June 23. Clear copper pour, large fluffy pure white head. Floral nose with hints of caramel. Interesting triple.. seems to have an oily caramel Biere de Garde depth with lightly creamy triple esters.. Ok.

Tried from Bottle on 20 Jun 2023 at 14:09