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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5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
(75cl bottle) Slightly hazy, amber colour with medium-sized off-white foamy head. Sweet, slightly toasted dark malty aroma with caramel and a distinctive touch of alcohol, backed by a light herbal hoppy note. Sweet and a bit sugary flavour, quite light bodied mouthfeel; soft on carbon. Dark malty, slightly toasted taste with caramel and a touch of liquorice; fairly slim, toast-malty, sweet and faint bitter finish (19.07.07).
Tried from Bottle on 04 Sep 2008 at 14:26

5.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 6
75 cl Bottle. Deep golden colour, aroma of fruits, malts and some vanilla. Taste is soft and sweet, fruity, and a slightly bitter finish. Not too many flavours in there.
Tried from Bottle on 06 Aug 2008 at 13:52

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Canned (thanks Rob!). Yellow colour, small white head. Aroma is malts, alcohol and some fruityness. Flavour is fruits, mild malts and hops along with some mild spicy notes. Aftertaste is mostly fruity and spicy. Also has some alcohol in it the flavour.
Tried from Can on 06 Aug 2008 at 04:02

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle: Poured a deep clear golden color ale with a huge pure white foamy head with good retention and minimal lacing. Aroma of floral malt with some light fruity yeast notes. Taste is also a very well balance mix between fruity yeast notes with some floral malt notes and a very unique and interesting grain bill. Body is quite full with some great carbonation. Very well done and refreshing with some nice complexity.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jul 2008 at 14:52

5.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 5
Bottle at home... Bright crisp orange ...lagery hop nose ... light laggery fruity hop and straw...Large bitterness in linger ...
Tried from Bottle on 28 Jul 2008 at 14:12

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Fles 75cl in Tournon-sur-Rhône. Drink eenvoudig weg. Vlak. Weinig bijzonder. (7-2008).
Tried from Bottle on 24 Jul 2008 at 19:45

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle. Golden beer with a strong head. The aroma is warmly lightly spiced, and the flavour is spiced and warmly vinous. Overall a standard tasting belgian style beer.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Jul 2008 at 19:22

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Appearance: Golden, very little head. More when warmer. Aroma: Yeasty, some fruit. Taste: Fresh, hopsy. Some fruit. Bitter-ish aftertaste. Info: 750ml bottle, 27/11-2006, 159/300
Tried from Bottle on 30 Jun 2008 at 10:04

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle at ÅBF08. Weak malty flavour, quite grainy. Hazy brown colour........
Tried from Bottle on 23 Jun 2008 at 15:28

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle at ÅBF08. Weak grainy aroma. Hazy pale yellow colour. Nice stable white head. Quite clean flavour, slight maltiness.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Jun 2008 at 15:27