Renaissance Brewing

Microbrewery in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Established in 2005

Contact
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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6.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Tap at Beer Geek. Alcohol lightly coming across. Full body and low carbonation. Light feel of fresh cut grass. Otherwise mostly malty, deep nutty toffee character. Rather sweet. Good, but not great.

Tried from Draft on 03 Dec 2017 at 10:04


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Flaske 500ml fra Vinmonopolet Tromsø - Sentrum. Delt med EgilB på Øverhøgda. Svart. Middels høyt mokkafarget skum. God aroma av kirsebærlikør. Myk munnfølelse. Smaken litt tynn. Sjokolade & bær. Tørr avslutning.

Tried on 22 Nov 2017 at 13:19


8.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 8

Aus der Flasche im 2017-11 getrunken. Sehr gut balanciertes Sweet Barley Wine mit einer tollen Sauerteignote. Süffig und lecker!

Tried on 08 Nov 2017 at 11:37


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle @ home. Slightly hazy light amber colour with a medium sized white head. Smells and tastes bitter, hops, slightly vegetable. More fruitiness would've been nice. Medium body, nice carbo.

Tried from Bottle on 04 Nov 2017 at 15:04


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

On tap at Brewers Cooperative. Pours red black. Raisins, plums, figs, cherry, oak, vanilla, little chocolate. Nice fruitiness, very sweet. Decent body. Good.

Tried from Draft on 31 Oct 2017 at 14:57


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Shared 500 ml bottle at local tasting. Dark brown colour, nearly black. Pleasant aroma of roast malts and cherries. The flavour is moderately sweet, again with roast malts and cherries. Very good beer.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Oct 2017 at 16:32


5.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Shared bottle at RB/HD at Gunnar´s 29.10.17. Dark brown. Some pale brown head. Aroma of pine, burnt wood, dark caramel and sawdust. Where are the cherries?

Tried from Bottle on 29 Oct 2017 at 16:32


7.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Flaske, delt på RBHD-samling hos Odd Gunnar, okt-17: lett uklar rødbrun med ok skum. Deilig aroma og smak preget av kirsebærsjokolade, mørk karamell og appelsinskall. Fint balansert, og med en fruktig, delikat bitterhet med mørke karameller og moreller i avslutningen.

Tried on 29 Oct 2017 at 16:30


8

хотели довесить какой-то чешский шмурд в счёт но я то помню что я такого не пью

Tried from Draft on 21 Oct 2017 at 20:03


7

Tried from Draft on 21 Oct 2017 at 18:48