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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6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled, 0.7 liter, BB '97 (> 8 years old). Hazy orange coloured, small but lasting head. Aroma is obviously aged, cork wood, port, a bit cinnamon, some hops. More watery taste, some sweetness.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Dec 2003 at 04:48


5.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5.5

Honeyish malt aroma. Golden, champagne bubbles, lowish head. Light flavor, honey malt base,slight fruity overtones. Yeast finish. Lightbody, fizzy mouthfeel. Refreshing,but not really special.

Tried on 31 Oct 2003 at 13:44


5.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Brown colur, rich head. Malty aroma with notes of cork. Sweet flavour with a touch of liquorice and anise.

Tried on 04 Oct 2003 at 13:54


4.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4.5

Dark amber color, big head. Light aroma of roasted malt and paper. Too simple taste, vegetable, very light roasted barley and caramel. Too simple palate.

Tried on 18 Sep 2003 at 05:37


4.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 3 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4

Blond color, big head. Light aroma; corn. Simple taste, with some sweetness, malt. Simple palate, getting a bit more bitter only very late.

Tried on 18 Sep 2003 at 05:36


6.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Brown body, nice tan head. Aroma was faint but sweet. Flavor was strong caramel, toffee, and some sweet dry fruit notes before the beer warmed. Tasty.

Tried on 04 Jul 2003 at 02:44


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

Bottled. Nut brown. Funky, lightly estery malt aroma. Dry and grassy, medium bodied, notes of berries. Bitterish finish with some honey.

Tried from Bottle on 19 Jun 2003 at 07:12


4.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4.5

A dark brown beer with a small fast disappearing head. The aroma is slight with notes of sweet malt and brewmash. The flavor is thin though sweet, prickling your tongue and has hints of black currant. It has next to no bitterness. A boring beer - try Ch'ti ambree instead.

Tried on 21 May 2003 at 00:28


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

An amber beer with a fine but fast disappearing head. The aroma is sweet with notes of strawberries, fruit, and red currant. The flavor is a dry sweetness with a lot of nuacesses: strawberries, red currant, other berries, and earth. It is only slightly bitter but more dry and acidic in the aftertaste. A really good beer.

Tried on 05 May 2003 at 10:05


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

Bottled(330ml). -the only thing why is this beer specially is because it is organic, I expected much more, pale golden colored, refreshing, yeasty and hoppy aroma, thin head

Tried from Bottle on 25 Mar 2003 at 05:03