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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5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Bottle: Poured a amber color with a huge off white color carbonated head. Aroma is sweet with caramel and malt. Flavor is burnt malt with a bit of that herbal taste to it. Finish was sugary caramel.

Tried from Bottle on 26 Nov 2007 at 11:22


5.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Bottle: Poured a dark brown almost black with a beige color head. Aroma is dark malt and roasted smell. Taste is a sweet caramel sugary grain malt.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Nov 2007 at 13:20


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled. A dark brown beer with a thin tan head. The aroma is sweet and very malty combined with notes of caramel, as well as light notes of alcohol and spices. The flavor is sweet malty with primary notes of caramel, leading to a lightly bitter finish.

Tried from Bottle on 20 Nov 2007 at 11:47


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

750 ml bottle from Corti Bros., Sacramento. LIght citrus and berries in the aroma, along with lightly roasted, toffee?, malt. Orange tinged golden color with a white head that collapsed. Medium body with creamy carbonation. The flavor starts with light caramel, berry and citrus fruits, and light hot spice notes. Ok, it’s also a tad earthy. It’s also clean (but not crisp), and very refreshing. The finish is mildly sweet, and there seems to be enough bitter to balance. It’s very pleasant to drink.

Tried from Bottle on 26 Oct 2007 at 22:59


7.6
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

65 cL bottle. Pours black with a huge brown head. Sweet molasses aroma, a slight bit of spice too. Medium bodied mouthfeel. Flavour is breadish at first, it then goes sweet and reveals a sweet molasses flavour. Dark malty and dry notes of raisins and plum. Underneath is soft spice flavour and a very minor yeasty note, but both appear more mellow than in a classic belgian brune. Quite nice.

Tried from Bottle on 07 Oct 2007 at 12:03


5.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle from Auchan, Calais, drunk at Chris_o’s HogTownHarry meet up. Hazy pale gold, lasting white head. Some lemon on aroma, bit of cereal. Some cereal in mouth, smooth, like some oatmeal. Good lemon icing on end.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Sep 2007 at 03:37


6
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle: Poured a golden color with bubbles, the head was froathy white. Aroma is fruit and slight spiced. Flavor is at first fruity but leaves to form a sweet malt finish.

Tried from Bottle on 21 Sep 2007 at 12:10


5.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle at LCRBM3. Attractive clear chestnut colour with lasting thick beige head. Lots of candy sugar, caramel, some raisins. Good easy drinking beer.

Tried from Bottle on 12 Sep 2007 at 11:19


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

Medium to good yellow head; deep amber-chestnut colour. Roasted, roasted chestnuts or oats, duckfat. Roasted taste, caramel, but not cloying; ending a bit nutty. Little sticky MF all the same, rather well-bodied. Not too sweet which is good.

Tried on 10 Sep 2007 at 07:11


6.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Light roast. Dark chestnut colour, light brown head. Nutty, roasted sugar notes. Medium body. sugary aftertaste.

Tried on 08 Sep 2007 at 06:42