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Castelain St. Amand Region: French Flanders Style: Biere de Garde |
 
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Yves Castelain, the proprietor and grandson of the founder of the brewery, is a central operative in the revival of artisanal brewing in France. He is doing this against a backdrop where more than 90% of the beer consumed is made by industrial brewers. We bring in three beers from this brewery: St. Amand is a traditional copper colored Biere de Garde, with a grassy earthy aroma and a hint of licorice.
Experts’ Opinion
(Castelain) “The sweetest among the Bieres de Gardes
... earthy, grassy, citrussy, slightly sticky palate, with aromatic maltiness;
long finish. A beer to go with food.”
Michael Jackson
All About Beer
(Castelain) “What a treat, champagne corked, smooth,
delicious. A wonderful brew; a good hop balance and fruity malt flavor.”
Fred Eckhardt
All About Beer
“(Jade) is
a complex, medium-bodied, somewhat fruity pale
amber beer with a touch of spicy overtones.”
Florence Fabricant
The New York Times
(St. Amand) “Red amber color. Exotic aromas of
French cellars. A malty sweetness light on the palate with a right down
the middle bitterness. A biere de garde I wouldn’t mind being able to brew
myself.”
Charlie Papazian
All About Beer
(St. Amand) “Cookie like maltiness, plummy fruitiness,
and slightly iron-like port wine notes.”
Michael Jackson
All About Beer
Gold Medal—World
Beer Championships
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