Brasserie du Château Reviews

Lore	3.5 Château Philly Sour hazy pinkish red colour, large, dense pinkish head; aroma and taste of citric acidy, unripe fruity, red berries, hibiscus, and some earthy-musty notes; not bad Sunday, March 19, 2023
Lore	4.2 Château Winter Warmer dark brown colour, beige-ish lacing; aroma and taste of dark chocolate, dried sour cherry, some burnt plum jam, dry red wine, and some woody notes; low carbonation; very good beer! Sunday, January 30, 2022
Lore	3.7 Château Bitter From cask at the brewpub - it is for sure not retired, in fact, according to their own statement, brewed since 1997; opalescent amber colour, half inch of creamy and very long lasting beige-ish dark ecru head; aroma and taste of roasted nutty, rye bready, dried fruity (plum but also some apricot) and some toasted notes; good one Saturday, January 29, 2022
Lore	3.7 Château Faya Opalescent pale yellow colour, huge dense white head, which lasts for several minutes; aroma of fruity, floral, some gooseberry, elderberry, lemony-lemongrassy notes; taste has the same notes with a good amount of hoppyness; really good beer Saturday, January 29, 2022
Lore	3.4 Château Cidre Vaudois pale yellow colour, as expected from a cider, no head at all; aroma of apple peel, apple juice, earthy and some wine cellar notes; taste of apple juice and some earthy notes; good cider Monday, May 24, 2021
Lore	3.6 Château Raining Stout pich black colour, almost no head at all, only minimal beige lacing; aroma of heavy roasted coffee, chocolate mousse, some vanilla, hints of hazelnuts, burnt plum jam and whisky notes; taste of burnt woody-ash-like, heavy roasted rye bready, coffee, some dark chocolate and unripe plum; a bit watery and less bodied as expected based on the aroma but still quite enjoyable Monday, May 24, 2021
Lore	3.5 Château 4,4 hazy pale yellow colour, huge, creamy and long lasting snow-white head; aroma od lemony, lemon zesty, grainy-wheaty, grassy, slight floral and (green) apple peel notes; taste has the same notes as can be felt in the aroma with hints of black peppery spicy notes; refreshing beer Monday, May 24, 2021
Lore	3.5 Château Saison Verte hazy grey-ish pale yellow colour, minimal off-white head, which disappears quite quickly leaving back some off-white lacing; aroma of dry white wine, wine cellary-earthy, sour apple, or rather dry cider, some peachy, grainy and maybe bread crusty notes; taste is basically the same; would be good to taste before barrel aging - just for comparison and to see the added value of Chasselas barrels Saturday, May 22, 2021
Lore	2.6 Château Ginger Golden Ale opalescent pale golden colour, medium sized off-white head; aroma of intensive ginger; taste is also dominated by ginger with some brady notes; drinkable Saturday, May 22, 2021
Lore	3.8 Château Rousse Opalescent amber colour, moderate sized creamy ecru head which lasts for several minutes; aroma of honeycomb toffee, toasted rye bread, fruitiness and slight marmalade; taste of roasted bitterness, toasted rye bread, some fruitiness and caramel; very low carbomation; good beer Saturday, May 22, 2021
Lore	3.6 Château Blanche Hazy pale yellow colour, minimal white head which lasts for quite a few minutes; aroma of lemony, lemon zesty,coriander, some green herbs and slight bready notes; taste of lemon zesty bitterness, lemony, bread crusty and some herbal notes; refreshing one Saturday, May 22, 2021
Lore	3.7 Château Captain Falcon Hazy orange colour, medium sized ecru-ish head; aroma of tannines, acetic acidy, barnyard, leather, earthy, some acetone and unripe fruity notes; taste is similar to the aroma with citric notes; not bad at all Saturday, November 7, 2020
Lore	3.2 Château Blonde Opalescent pale yellow colour, minimal white head; aroma and taste of lemon, lemon peel, wet wheat-bready and some fruity notes; refreshing Saturday, October 17, 2020
Lore	3.8 Château White IPA Very hazy pale yellow colour; huge and long lasting snow-white head; aroma and taste of lemon, lemon zest, some tropical fruity notes like pineapple and moderate celery notes in the aftertaste; good one Saturday, October 17, 2020
Lore	3.7 Château Brune Almost black colour, around half inch of creamy beige head which lasts for several minutes; aroma of heavy roasted rye bread, some coffee, slight dried sour chery and burnt sugar; taste has the same notes with very intensive burnt bittesness - and despite this, it is extremely smooth; good one Saturday, October 17, 2020
Idiosynkrasie	3.3 Château Faya 500ml can. Hazy, yellow-ish golden colour with average, thick, frothy to creamy, moderately lasting, minimally lacing, white head. Rather unspecific, fruity hoppy, slightly citrusy aroma, a minimally herbal touch, pale malty background, hints of apple, gooseberry, rhubarb, some lemon. Taste is fruity, minimally citrusy hoppy, rather neutral, pale malty basis with very subtle sweetness, notes of yellow apple, some gooseberry, a touch of lemon and lime. Watery-oily texture, slightly creamy palate, fine and soft carbonation. Harmonious and balanced, refreshing, not overly hoppy. OK - especially for its low abv. Saturday, August 8, 2020
Lore	3.6 Château Indian Pale Ale Hazy brownish prange colour, medium sized stable, off white creamy head; aroma and taste of a classical Englosh IPA or rather ESB, floral, toasty, gruity and slight roasted nutty notes; not bad Saturday, June 15, 2019
Erzengel	3 Château Ginger Beer Sunday, December 3, 2017
King_Alex_II	3.4 Château Blanche Yellow cloudy beer with foam ring. Mixture of all citrus fruits in the nose and some herbal spices. Citrus and tiny sour bits, fruity and spicy taste. Calm aftertaste. This beer is not too special, but a nicely crafted refreshing wit. Tuesday, August 2, 2016
King_Alex_II	2.9 Château Indian Pale Ale Brown-red color with thick massive foam head. Light earthy hoppy nose. Very low carbonation, earthy hoppy bitterness. Light bitter and a little dry aftertaste. Real ale, but I think the beer would have profited from some additional carbonation. Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Bov	3.3 Château White IPA draught@brewpub - very hazy yellow-blond beer with a long lasting little white foam; correct lace-work; aroma of corn and lemon, citrus; solid carbonation, tart and very bitter, astringent, quite dry and long citrusy and wheaty finish - decent yet the lemony tones look pretty suspicious to me to come only from the hops used ... Thursday, February 11, 2016
caribou43	3 Château Blonde I personally like this place but this beer is a bit weak. It is a mix between a blonde and a ale. The carbonation is weak like some ales and the color is white and troubled. The first impression is in the mouth weak missing like the rousse some hop and it could be more malt, more character. It is an adequate beer with a good pizza of merguez. Sunday, January 24, 2016
caribou43	3.2 Château Rousse It is an average beer. The chateau is a famous place in Lausanne to drink a beer and to eat a really tasteful pizza. The color is orange-brown and troubled. The foam is typical from a stout, creamy and white, low carbonation. The taste is a bit disappointed, watery but there is a side of "prune" not bad, missing some hop Sunday, January 24, 2016
caribou43	3.8 Château Indian Pale Ale It is a classical I.P.A, drinking this beer at the Comptoir Lausanne. The color is copper with thin foam and average carbonation for this beer coming from this brewery that they tend to be low. The taste is in the mouth pleasant and good hop. If you go to this brewey, I recommand to take this beer with the pizza that it is really good. Friday, January 8, 2016
mR_fr0g	3.3 Château Blanche à l'Abricot On tap the at the brewpub. 20/07/2015 one day after the Etape du Tour. Clouded light yellow / straw coloured pour with a fading white head. Aroma fruity apricot, apricot yougurt, peach, perfume, dirty straw. Flavour is composed of peach and apricot fruit, straw, wit yeast, wheat, pergume. Palate is light with airy high carbonation, dry finish. Less of the weird house character. Sunday, November 8, 2015
mR_fr0g	2.9 Château Indian Pale Ale On tap the at the brewpub. 20/07/2015 one day after the Etape du Tour. Cask. Dark orange / amber colourd pour with a lasting frothy off white head. Hazed. Aroma is sweet red berries, light caramel, stale. Flavour is composed of light straw, caramel, apricot. Big bitter metallic tang. Weird house off flavour that i couldn’t put my finger on. Palate is soft, frothy, light creaminess, low carbonation. Sunday, November 8, 2015
mR_fr0g	2.5 Château Blonde On tap the at the brewpub. 20/07/2015 one day after the Etape du Tour. Cask. Hazed orange coloured pour with a lasting frothy white head. Aroma is banana breadwheat, stale. Flavour is composed of bitter wheat, banana bread, metalic, some cleaning product, dirty grains. Palate is light, grainy, moderate to high carbonation. Really not a fan. Sunday, November 8, 2015
mR_fr0g	2.6 Château Ginger Beer On tap the at the brewpub. 20/07/2015 one day after the Etape du Tour. Aroma is big root ginger, dirty straw, grains, ginger ale. A bit stale on the nose. Mostly clear orange coloured pour / amber with a fleeting head. Flavour is dry spicy ginger, little sweet caramel, dusty stale dry malts. A bit one dimensional. Palate is dry and dusty, highish carbonation. Uber dry finish, Lingering spicy ginger. Sunday, November 8, 2015
Bov	2.7 Château Rousse Oranges Amères / Mandarines druaght@brewpub - cloudy ruby-amber beer with a creamy "Guinness"-head (nitro?); solid aroma of tangerines, light peppery and with hints of bitter oranges, soft and creamy mouthfeel (nitro!), thin-bodied, light sweetness and a soda-like flavour, short finish with more tangerines and oranges - drinkable but with no real beer character Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Bov	3.2 Château Blonde draught@brewpub - fully cloudy dark blond beer with a little but persistent foam; nice lacework; evident yet pretty subtle spicy notes (from the hops ?); medium-bodied, subtle yet fair carbonation; light residual sugars, some earthy bitterness and logn spicy notes in the finish - ok Wednesday, December 18, 2013
worldbeertaste	3.4 Château Indian Pale Ale Bottle - Dark hazy brown colour with a thin white head. Smell of fruit, hops, earthy, and citrus acidity. Medium thin body. Very hoppy on the tongue with a fruity peach and a sweet caramel malt. I thought it was a decent IPA with sime dark characteristics. Smooth to drink and enjoyable. Friday, May 4, 2012
worldbeertaste	1.9 Château Ginger Beer Ginger in colour with a thin lacy white head. Very strong ginger smell with a vinigar element. Tastes like a ginger ale soda with a stronger ginger finish. The finish is very frothy and chewey. I like it but its a bit bland. Friday, April 27, 2012
worldbeertaste	3 Château Brune Dark brown with a lasting creamy brown head. Smell of roasted malt, chocolate and a bit of smoke. Thin creamy slightly vinigry body. Taste of vinigar can be felt. Sweet taste starts with bittersweet chcolate and a berry sourness. Caramel and nutmeg. Not the best but enjoyale. A little watery. Friday, April 27, 2012
fiulijn	2.7 Château Blonde Yuzu Draught at the brewpub Cloudy golden color. Mild aroma of lemon, but also pond water. Weak mouthfeel, and very dry; the carbonation is exaggerated; the flavor is boring, with some citrus fruits; at least it’s refreshing; the underlying beer appears timidly in the end; ordinary bitterness, maybe excessive for this kind of beer; traces of yeast, as usual for this brewery. Poor Lausanne folks who have to drink Chateau and Brasseurs... Wednesday, July 13, 2011
fiulijn	3 Château Rousse aux Epices Draught at the brewpub Cloudy red-amber color; small creamy head (nitro?). Mild aroma of spices (cinnamon mostly). Soft mouthfeel, with not much beer flavor, but there is some sweetness, some fruits, and light spices (nutmeg and ginger). The final is dry and weak. Mostly a funny thing, but drinkable. Wednesday, July 13, 2011
fiulijn	2.7 Château Blonde Draught at the brewpub Muddy deep blond color; thin creamy head. Mild aroma of malt, earthy. Poor flavor, dry mouthfeel; evident yeast presence; ordinary bitterness. Not very well brewed. Wednesday, July 13, 2011
joergen	2.5 Château Ginger Beer Draught at the brewpub. Hazy golden coloured with no head. Fruity aroma of spices and ginger. Fruity flavour of spices and ginger with notes of citrus. Spicy finish. Friday, April 22, 2011
joergen	2.3 Château Blonde Draught at the brewpub. Hazy golden coloured with a small white head. Fruity aroma of caramel and spices with notes of lactic acid. Fruity flavour of spices, caramel and yeast with notes of lactic acid. Lactic finish. Friday, April 22, 2011
joergen	2.6 Château Rousse Draught at the brewpub. Hazy orange coloured with a medium sized off-white head. Fruity aroma of caramel and spices with notes of yeast and puke. Fruity flavour of caramel, spices and eyast. Yeasty finish. Boring. Friday, April 22, 2011
joergen	1.8 Château Blonde Yuzu Draught at the brewpub. Hazy orange coloured with a small off-white head. Fruity aroma of citrus, rubber and rowanberries with notes of liquorice. Fruity flavour of spices, rubber and rowanberries with notes of berries. Berryish finish. Disgusting. Friday, April 22, 2011
joergen	2.6 Château Blanche Draught at the brewpub. Hazy yellow coloured with a medium sized white head. Fruity aroma of citrus peel, coriander, celery and sweat. Fruity flavoru of citrus peel, wheat and pepper. Spicy finish. Boring. Friday, April 22, 2011
joergen	2.9 Château Brune Draught at the brewpub. Dark brown coloured with a medium sized beige head. Roasted aroma with notes of smoke and dark chocolate. Light roasted flavour of caramel and dark chocolate with notes of dried fruits. Light watery. Friday, April 22, 2011
joergen	3 Château Indian Pale Ale Draught at the brewpub. Hazy orange coloured with a small off-white head. Fruity aroma of hops, grass and puke. Fruity flavour of hops, caramel and grass with notes of pine needles. Hoppy finish, but light watery. Friday, April 22, 2011
rand	3.2 Château Indian Pale Ale Bouteille 341 ml from La Mise en Bière - Lausanne (CH). Brassée à la brasserie du Lièvre à Québec, 5% ABV. Bière cuivrée à petite mousse jaune pâle, pétillement vivant. Nez frais de malt et amertume de houblon. La bouche est douce, avec moins d’amertume qu’au nez. Notes d’abricot et acidité de fruit, caramel et malt sous-jacent, pointe de sel. Une bonne Bitter fruitée. Friday, April 15, 2011
fiulijn	2.1 Château Blanche à l'Abricot Draught at the brewpub Cloudy blond color. The aroma mixes some nice apricot and too much yeast, very unprofessional. The mouthfeel is dry, the flavor is simple, without fruits, but drinkable. Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Nickls	2.9 Château Brune Tap at brewpub. Finger of just off-white head; dark brown almost black color that lightens at teh bottom. Looks like Guiness ’light’. Light roastiness in the aroma, but that’s about it really. Flavor has hints of roast and bittersweet chocolate and almost oat-like flavors, slightly sweet. Lighter body. Not bad, and nothing off really. Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Nickls	2.6 Château Indian Pale Ale Tap at brewpub (served from a handpump, but doubt authenticity). Fairly bubbly white head with a sunflower-orange gold color that’s slightly hazy. Aroma has some flowery and earthy hop aromas and actual dank characteristics as well. Some soapy hoppiness in the flavor with caramel, candied flowers, and unfortunately some butter. Slick body with muted carbonation. Not bad, but off with the butter. Wednesday, February 16, 2011
yespr	3.2 Château Blonde Yuzu From tap at the brewpub. Pours hazy yellow with a small white head. Aroma is citrusy, crisp yeasty. Very inviting. Crisp citrusy, mild yeasty and mild malty/cornish. Light spiced note to the smooth citrusy flavour. Bitter and lingering citrusy finish. Crisp, mellow and easy. Thursday, July 15, 2010
Bov	3.1 Château Indian Pale Ale draught@brewpub - cloudy amber-orange colour with a little chaotic beige foam composed of big bubbles; flowery hoppy nose with notes of oranges; low carbonation and medium malt backbone, some initial sweetness and a moderate bitterness, some residual sweetness, a lemonade-like touch, fruits and more flowers in the finish Wednesday, December 23, 2009
3fourths	2.2 Château Indian Pale Ale stinky, moldy, metallic hops with a syrupy and sugared crystal malt character. disappointingly bad malt structure. i tend to complain about american IPA being so poor (and so numerous) but if this were all I had on hand, this stuff actually would make me crave such IPA-abominations as surly furious. Wednesday, October 14, 2009