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.
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
75cl bottle from Auchan. Golden beer with thick white lasting head. Nicely perfumed aroma. Good hops come through in mouth and on to finish. Some candy sugar. Refreshing with good hoppy finish. Soft in mouth. Nice biere de garde
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Oct 2005
at 15:41
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Mostly lasting head, wonderfull amber colour, average aroma, and finish a bit bitter. A little disapointment, but an OK beer.
Tried
on 20 Aug 2005
at 16:19
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
750 ml bottle, corked "champagne" style, bought in Denmark. Pale golden colour, like a pilsener. Enormous and lingering fluffy white head, leaves a nice lacing. Delicate yeasty aroma with notes of grass, flowers and honey. Pleasant mild flavour with a certain spicyness and decent hops, but light bodied for its 6.4% ABV. Well balanced and "dangerously drinkable".
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Aug 2005
at 13:05
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle (St. Amand). Wet mown grass and pepper aroma. Dark amber color - slightly cloudy with moderate but quickly collapsing head. Smooth hay and wheat flavor - little carbonation and acidity. Nice beer but would like it better with more flavor and body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Aug 2005
at 13:59
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
(Bottle 75 cl) Dark, slightly cloudy amber coloured with a tall head. Pronounced sweetness with soft notes of caramel. Not much bitterness. Delicious and very drinkable. 260903
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Aug 2005
at 15:35
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
(Bottle 75 cl) Very dark brown, almost close to black. Full body with notes of roasted malt and chocolate. Sweetish with a discreet, bitter palate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Aug 2005
at 15:05
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
(Bottle 33 cl) Golden beer with a nice, dense head. Extremely aromatic, slightly perfumy with a very refined hoppy structure. A lovely beer. 010901
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Aug 2005
at 16:10
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
(Bottle 33 cl) Dark, fully golden with a lively head. Very full-bodied, a malty nose and a distinct, hoppy character on a very sweet background. 240101
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Aug 2005
at 12:37
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottled. Bright golden. Bready malt aroma. Light bodied with buttery malt flavour and rounded mouthfeel. Low bitterness. Fresh and easy going unasssuming beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jul 2005
at 03:39
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Nice appearence excellent lasting head, OK aroma and good flavour. A beer I would bye again. It feels good!!!!!
Tried
on 07 Jul 2005
at 13:59