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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6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Frothy beige head stayed well dark oak coloured, still body. Malt & demerara aroma with plum & berries. Medium bodied. Lightly carbonated, thin on back. Sour berries tastes with plum, cherries, brown sugar & raisins.
Tried on 25 Jun 2017 at 12:10


7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Taster at GABS Auckland 2017. Pours orange brown. Candi sugar, peach, orange peel, syrup. Nice full body. Tasty.
Tried from Can on 18 Jun 2017 at 20:21

7.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Taster at GABS Auckland 2017. Pours dark brown. Oak, raisins, figs, biscuits. Nice scotch ale with a subtle barrel addition. Good.
Tried on 18 Jun 2017 at 20:17

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Bottle at Højbjerg tasting, from Beautiful Beers, Bury St Edmunds. Pours almost black with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma of chocolate, roasted malt, nut, and vanilla. Medium sweetness, medium plus roasted bitterness, with a light touch of sour. Medium to full body, slight watery and oily texture, average carbonation. Finish is bitter roasted.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jun 2017 at 07:57

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle @ Johns. Pours very dark brown with a creamy brown head. Aroma of sweet malt, sweet chocolate, cocoa. Flavor is sweet, malty, caramel, dark and milk chocolate, cocoa. Medium body, average carbonation, light sweet finish. 6-4-7-3-14. 170617
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jun 2017 at 07:54

6.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Creamy lightbrown good mostly lasting head. Black colour. Moderate malty and light hoppy aroma. Chocolate. Light bitter flavor. Strong chocolate notes. Average finish. Oily palate.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jun 2017 at 07:53

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle, 4.9%. Very dark brown with small beige head. Aroma is roasted malt, chocolate, caramel and a little milk chocolate. Flavour is roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, milk chocolate, little dusty and a little bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jun 2017 at 07:53

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle @ Saxo tasting. Hazy dark brown with a beige head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt and chocolate. Flavor is medium sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and roasted moderate bitter finish. 170617
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jun 2017 at 07:51

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle @ Højbjerg tasting. Nice head with good duration. Color is black. Aroma and taste are roast malt, chocolate, coffee, caramel and hops. Sweet finish.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Jun 2017 at 07:50