Castle Lager from South African Breweries plc
Rating: D
Spent the last three weeks in South Africa and had quite a few of these - the most widely distributed beer in SA by far.
Pours with a big head, a wet straw (almost orange tinted) color, some lacing... Cans seem extra heavy in South Africa, almost universally - I kept thinking there was some more left in the bottom.
Aroma is of corn (it's listed as the second ingredient on the label), with a bit of alcohol present too...
Taste isn't anything to write home about. Slightly astringent, bitterness is harsh, a mild malt sweetness. I have to say it grew on me, though, the bottle I had the next day wasn't quite as bad.
As for mouthfeel, high carbonation, which fits for the style, very thin... I don't think it finishes particularly well either.
Drinkability is low! Not the worst beer I had in South Africa, but close. In my experience, it tasted better out of a bottle, but I don't know how universal that might prove. Windhoek is almost as widely available and much better - if you're in South Africa, I'd suggest choosing it over Castle at every opportunity.
Serving type: can
Reviewed on: 06-07-2006 13:49:31
Rating: D
Spent the last three weeks in South Africa and had quite a few of these - the most widely distributed beer in SA by far.
Pours with a big head, a wet straw (almost orange tinted) color, some lacing... Cans seem extra heavy in South Africa, almost universally - I kept thinking there was some more left in the bottom.
Aroma is of corn (it's listed as the second ingredient on the label), with a bit of alcohol present too...
Taste isn't anything to write home about. Slightly astringent, bitterness is harsh, a mild malt sweetness. I have to say it grew on me, though, the bottle I had the next day wasn't quite as bad.
As for mouthfeel, high carbonation, which fits for the style, very thin... I don't think it finishes particularly well either.
Drinkability is low! Not the worst beer I had in South Africa, but close. In my experience, it tasted better out of a bottle, but I don't know how universal that might prove. Windhoek is almost as widely available and much better - if you're in South Africa, I'd suggest choosing it over Castle at every opportunity.
Serving type: can
Reviewed on: 06-07-2006 13:49:31
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