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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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HM's Black Strap from Townshend Brewery
12 years ago
8/10
Tried on 17 Mar 2014 at 16:12
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Riwaka Ale from Townshend Brewery
12 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Aroma is light, slight earthiness. Fun, spicy, slight fruit, herbs, toast. Complex, interesting beer.
Tried on 10 Nov 2013 at 08:33
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Oldham's Tap Pilsner from Townshend Brewery
13 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle from Hamilton Wine, recommendation of Chris, thank you sir! Clear golden yellow color, small white head. Aroma of fruity, grassy hay. Taste is softly bitter straw and hay. Nice stuff.
Tried from Bottle on 26 Aug 2013 at 08:19
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Chatham's Rise Fresh Hopped Ale from Townshend Brewery
13 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6
Bottle shared with Leon, Mike et al at Brothers. This is a really clean, crisp and fruity IPA with pretty decent balance.
Tried from Bottle on 21 Aug 2013 at 04:29
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Fat Hand from Townshend Brewery
13 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 4 Overall 7
Cask handpull at Omeroys. Hazy dark reddish brown color, bright tan edge head. Aroma of nutella on toast. Taste is watery caramel, toast, subtle peppermint. Decent. Needs more body. Add rye?
Tried from Cask on 14 Aug 2013 at 02:21
Travlr (34369) reviewed
HM's Black Strap from Townshend Brewery
13 years ago
6.3/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 5
Cask handpull at Pom’s. dark variegated amber brown color, thick tan head with good retention and solid lacing. Aroma of black bread dipped in espresso. Taste is coffee grounds. Extremely light body detracts from an otherwise tasty beer.
Tried from Cask on 13 Aug 2013 at 01:01
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Flemish Stout from Townshend Brewery
13 years ago
7.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle from Hamilton Wine. Completely black, thick brown head with good retention and solid lacing. Aroma of sublte sweaty feet that gradually fades. Taste is softly sour cocoa and light coffee. Tasty.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Aug 2013 at 04:19
Ungstrup (52439) reviewed
Hopnoxious Aotearoa Pale Ale from Townshend Brewery
13 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Draft. A cloudy dark golden beer with a thin white head. The aroma has note of malt, hops, and lemons. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, lemons, and citrusy hops, leading to a dry finish. The body is light.
Tried from Draft on 28 Jun 2013 at 23:30
Oakes (34715) reviewed
Hopnoxious Aotearoa Pale Ale from Townshend Brewery
13 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Hazy light amber. Thin head. Mandarin & mango aroma. Mild bitterness, 35 ibus, fruity, refreshing hops. Good balancing pale malt, but not as clean b/c of yeast as I’d like.
Tried on 06 Apr 2013 at 15:45
Ungstrup (52439) reviewed
Bandsman from Townshend Brewery
13 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Draft. A hazy pale brown beer with a light tan head. The aroma has notes of malt and caramel. The flavor is sweet with notes of caramel, malt, and citrusy hops, leading to a bitter finish. The body is light.
Tried from Draft on 02 Jan 2013 at 00:40