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Martin Townshend founded the brewery in 2005 with immediate access to Nelson hops as well as a beautiful supply of water, drawn up from the Motueka aquifer to brew with. These two ingredients combined malt barley, yeast and a large dose of passion for brewing using traditional methods have seen the brewery jump to prominence, winning awards and accolades from the NZ Brewing industry, including being Championed NZ Brewery & Manufacturer of the Year in 2014!
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TedE (2828) reviewed
Sutton Hoo from Townshend Brewery
3 weeks ago
8.6/10 — Appearance 9 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 9 Texture 9 Overall 9
Hand pull pint on tap at Craft Embassy Christchurch, glorious Spring sunshine overlooking the river. Solid lacing, smooth texture. English hops, malt. Nice bitterness, finish is bitter, malty, fruity. Quality beer, very nice to drink.
Tried from Draft at Craft Embassy on 14 Sep 2026 at 01:38
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Eye Scream from Townshend Brewery
10 months ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
[On tap at the Park Cafe, Marahau, NZ.] A really cloudy tangerine coloured pour with a thick cream head; orangey citrus aroma; fresh orangey taste; and a crisp citrusy finish.
Tried from Draft on 13 Nov 2025 at 08:30
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Cathcarts XPA from Townshend Brewery
10 months ago
7/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
[On tap at the Park Cafe, Marahau, NZ] A pale amber pour with a tight white head; tropical fruit aroma; light malty body with some tropical fruit and grapefruit.
Tried from Draft on 13 Nov 2025 at 08:21
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Hopnoxious Aotearoa Pale Ale from Townshend Brewery
10 months ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
[On tap at the Park Cafe, Marahau, NZ.] A bright amber pour with a thick cream head; stone fruit aroma; peachy taste with a fresh citrus bite. Very drinkable.
Tried from Draft on 13 Nov 2025 at 08:15
Iznogud (15830) reviewed
Sutton Hoo from Townshend Brewery
1 year ago
8.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Cask at the Free House, Nelson. Clear copper dark orange with white head. Hoppy, malty, some caramel, resinous, smooth with nice bitter finish. Superb
Tried from Cask at The Free House on 28 Mar 2025 at 23:00
TheFosseDog (2) ticked
Old House ESB from Townshend Brewery
1 year ago
10/10
Tried from Cask at The Free House on 25 Feb 2025 at 22:16
explosivedog (14048) reviewed
Rode Ireland from Townshend Brewery
7 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
On tap at Toad Hall. Pours red brown. Caramel, cherry, coffee, biscuit, pear, raspberry. Medium body. Decent.
Tried from Draft on 23 Mar 2019 at 10:19
explosivedog (14048) reviewed
Blitzgreig Brewer's Reserve from Townshend Brewery
7 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On tap at Toad Hall. Pours golden brown. Peach, mango, pineapple, soft biscuit, guava, orange. Good body. Very tasty.
Tried from Draft on 23 Mar 2019 at 10:17
explosivedog (14048) reviewed
Hopnoxious Aotearoa Pale Ale from Townshend Brewery
7 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On tap at Toad Hall. Pours gold orange. Grapefruit, gooseberry, orange, nectarine, toffee, grain. Nice bitter finish. Good body. Good.
Tried from Draft on 23 Mar 2019 at 10:15
explosivedog (14048) reviewed
Cathcarts XPA from Townshend Brewery
7 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
On tap at Toad Hall. Pours gold. Cereal, biscuit, peach, orange. Good body. Pretty tasty.
Tried from Draft on 23 Mar 2019 at 10:14