Renaissance Brewing

Microbrewery in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Established in 2005

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1 Dodson Street, Blenheim, New Zealand
Description
Renaissance brewing was established in 2005 when experienced brewers Andy Deuchars and Brian Thiel purchased the lease on the historic Grove Mill in Blenheim. Andy and Brian, both natives of Southern California, had one goal in mind - to produce stunning beers in a region more renowned for the excellence of its wines. We are committed to using local ingredients and are one of the pioneers of craft brewing in New Zealand.

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7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

On tap at the Rising Tide. Pours deep amber. Pine, grapefruit, caramel, raspberry, biscuit. Medium body. Good.

Tried from Draft on 10 Mar 2018 at 05:01


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottled. A hazy golden beer with a lazing beige head. The aroma has notes of hops, citrus fruits, malt, and caramel. The flavor is sweet with notes of hops, spices, citrus fruits, malt, and a bit of caramel, leading to a bitter finish.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Mar 2018 at 09:03


6.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet; Nettbutikken. ABV is 5.8%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Aroma of piney hops, hints of stale orange marmalade. The flavour is first fruity / citrussy, but also grainy, followed by distinct piney / resinous hops.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Feb 2018 at 20:01


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle at Hundholmen, Bod�. Has a slightly hazy dark mahogany colour with small light beige head. Malty and sweet aroma with caramel, cranberry, roasted almonds, liqueur, leather, heather and some chocolate. The flavour is similar but with more wood, caramel, leather and some roasted coffee. Has a slick mouth feel, medium body and a light bitterness. Malty and sweet, nice scotch ale.

Tried from Bottle on 16 Feb 2018 at 19:23



7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8.5

Bottle at home from ABC dirty orange pour big head. Nose is perfume and ripe fruits. Tastes of green tea, lemongrass, tangerine, barnyard, some peppery tones. Nice zippy palate and sweeter fruity finish. Green tea isn’t over powering but I drink the stuff everyday so maybe just dulled to it.

Tried from Bottle on 03 Feb 2018 at 05:10


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Svart med rødskjær med lavt beige skum. Lukter kakaopulver, søt lakris og kaffe. Middels fylde. Lett kaffebitter, engelsk lakris og noe mørk frukt. Kort.

Tried on 27 Jan 2018 at 20:15


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle 330ml. @ The Shnoodlepip, London. [ As Renaissance Boonies New Zealand IPA ].Clear medium orange colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, white to off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, pale malt, sweet malt, moderate hoppy, citrus, fruity hops. Flavor is moderate sweet and light moderate bitter with a long duration, sweet malt, pale malt, caramel, fruity hops. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. [20170417] 7-3-7-3-13

Tried from Bottle on 22 Jan 2018 at 02:08


7.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Bottle 500ml. @ The Shnoodlepip, London. [ As Renaissance Enlightenment Series Fresh Hopped Black the RIPA ].Clear dark black brown colour with a large to huge, creamy - frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, dark malt, moderate to heavy hoppy, citrus, grapefruit, wood. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter with a average to long duration, salty licorice, dark malt, tropical fruit, hop and malt nitter. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft. [20160731] 7-4-8-3-15

Tried from Bottle on 18 Dec 2017 at 04:46


7.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

On tap at Bierlokaal Uiver. Guess it's this entry, although ABV was stated at 11.8%. Dark ruby brown colour, no head. Aroma of Port wine, raisins, figs, dried fruits, some caramel, hint of roast, very vinous and syrupy. Flavour is thick, sweet, malty, raisins, oxidised wine, Port, Madeira, syrup, dried fruits, bitter finish. Full bodied, thick, flat. Good dessert beer.

Tried from Draft on 15 Dec 2017 at 12:53