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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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Marlborough Pale Ale (MPA) (2013 & Onwards) from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
8/10
Mmm, I remember this
Tried on 26 Feb 2017 at 20:29
berkshirejohn (10479) reviewed
Boonies New Zealand Pilsner from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
33cl bottle from Westholme Stores, Goring. A pale amber pour with a thick creamy looking head; the aroma has citrus, cream soda, and some spicy grasses; in the mouth it’s also soft, smooth and lemony to start, but then develops a firm bitterness; before a sweeter mango-like finish. Certainly better than the average European pilsner.
Tried from Bottle on 24 Feb 2017 at 12:02
Kyotolefty (16149) reviewed
Perfection Pale Ale from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle from Yamaya. Getting close to its drink by, so I don’t expect the best. English nose, herbal hops, citrus, spice, tobacco, light caramel malts. Medium amber-orange, cleear, with a low head. Very hopyp flavor, quite bitter, spicy, nice Enlgish hops, some toffee and biscuits. Pretty solid stuff all around and would like to try it absolutely fresh.
Tried from Bottle on 22 Feb 2017 at 03:36
Foffern (3556) reviewed
Abundance Baltic Cherry Porter from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle. Has a deep reddish brown to black colour with a light brown head that fades fast. Roasted aroma, coffee beans, dark chocolate, oak, dark berries and some smoke. More roasted malt in the flavor along with ash, dark chocolate, oak and some forest floor. Has a slick and silky mouth feel, medium body and a light to medium bitterness. A nice and roasted beer. I did expect more from the cherries though.
Tried from Bottle on 19 Feb 2017 at 07:43
teddybeer (5760) reviewed
Stonecutter Scotch Ale from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Brown color, off-white head with nice lacework. Aroma has notes of dry fruits, toasted malts and caramelish notes. Flavor with a light sweetness, notes of sweet liquor and toasty with a light bitterness in the final. Nice one.
Tried on 18 Feb 2017 at 17:57
teddybeer (5760) reviewed
Elemental Porter from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Very dark brown, almost bñack with a beige head. Aroma has notes of coffee, some smoke and chocolate. Flavor is slightly bittery, light coffee beans and roasted malts. Light roasty final, coffee notes.
Tried on 18 Feb 2017 at 14:09
Theydon_Bois (48345) reviewed
Elemental Porter from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Keg at BD Norwich, 16/02/17. Light black with a decent khaki cap. Nose is chocolate, spice, earthy berry fruits, charr, roast malts. Taste comprises cocoa powder, toffee, light spice, roast malts, dark fruit rinds, dates, raisins, light plummy twang, faint smoke. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, drying close with a light earthy hop linger. Solid porter.
Tried on 18 Feb 2017 at 13:17
Convair880 (7124) reviewed
Craftsman Oatmeal Chocolate Stout (2014+) from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Keg at Brewdog Soho, London. A black coloured pour with a medium beige head on top. Roasty, malty, chocolate, dark fruit on the nose. Tastes similar, roasty, malty, chocolate and some plum in there. This one reminded me a little of Titanic plum porter. Decent.
Tried on 18 Feb 2017 at 09:33
gunnfryd (22478) reviewed
Discovery American Pale Ale from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Duggfrisk 2016. Golden color with a white head. Aroma is citrus, pine, malt, grapefruit. Flavor is dry, fruit, citrus, pine, malt, grapefruit. Medium body. Easy drinkable beer.
Tried on 16 Feb 2017 at 10:01
gunnfryd (22478) reviewed
Paradox Pilsner from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Duggfrisk 2016. Golden-yellow color with a white head. Aroma is fruit, malt, hop, pine. Flavor is fruit, malt, hop, pine, hay, grass. Medium body. Ordinary beer.
Tried on 15 Feb 2017 at 03:30