Impact
Appearance 4.8 / 5
manufacturers our there should take note: the size & thickness of all Castelain bars are a perfect quotient of looks, snap, & temper to body heat/melt/feel/dispersion
manufacturers our there should take note: the size & thickness of all Castelain bars are a perfect quotient of looks, snap, & temper to body heat/melt/feel/dispersion
| Color: | burnt umber / deep dark brown |
| Surface: | clean plate |
| Temper: | soft crafted; slightly light absorbing |
| Snap: | loud & resilient |
Aroma 7.2 / 10
cherries, cork, toasted earth
Mouthfeel 12.9 / 15
| Texture: | good almond granule spread |
| Melt: | moderate w/ nice dispersion |
Flavor 37.3 / 50
basic chocolate -> good notes of earth, dark roast & clean sugar -> nimble almond back & finish
Quality 16.4 / 20
The mix master at Castelain has the technicals down to a respectable “craftsman” level: selection, roast, processing, conche, & final blend. Nice M.O.R. nosh when wanting good 'n basic