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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.
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Small white head. Clear yellow body is nearly still. Peppery tropical fruit aroma with toffee and wooden grapefruit notes. Dry grapefruity grape taste with peppery herbal notes. Mid-to-light body. Mild, soft mouthfeel. Dry resiny grape aftertaste with grapefruity mealy notes. A little bit light and watery, but still impressive body and flavour for 3.7%. (0.33l bottle, from wine monopoly.)
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jan 2017
at 14:30
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
33cl bottle. Clear dark brown pour with a medium height tan head. Notes of roasted malts, roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate, oxidized dark fruit, cherry cores. Medium body and carbonation. A straightforward English porter, excellently executed.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Jan 2017
at 10:49
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Clear deep golden color with a fine white head. Good lacing. Fine intensity in the aroma. Medium (+) body and a fine carbonation level. Tad sweet and a bit to low bitterness compared to the sweetness. Unbalanced in my body. Tropical fruity, malty hoppy and some pine in the flavor.
[Bottle from Vinmonopolet Oslo City in Oslo, Norway]
[Bottle from Vinmonopolet Oslo City in Oslo, Norway]
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Jan 2017
at 03:51
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Gylden brun klar med høyt beige skum. Lukter fersken, sydhavsfrukt og noe animalsk lukt mot lær. Middels pluss i bitterhet med godt med fruktsødme i bakgrunnen hele veien. Sitrusskall og sydhavsfrukter, ananas, noe brent karamell og trevirke. Lang.
Tried
on 13 Jan 2017
at 09:02
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
33cl bottle. Dark brown pour, clear, with a tall tan head. Notes of roasted malt, chocolate, roasted coffee beans, light smoke, a bit of pine and citrus hops. Medium body and carbonation. A decent sweet stout, not as sweet as I expected (which is a plus, for me).
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Jan 2017
at 07:05
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
33cl bottle. Semi-hazy amber pour with a thin off-white head. Notes of caramel, light resinous hops, orange zest, subtle overripe tropical fruit, dank hops. Medium body, oily, soft carbonation and long hoppy finish. A well-made IPA, it feels a bit traditional, but it’s something I’d enjoy drinking regularly.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Jan 2017
at 15:11
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Shared 500ml bottle. Pours dark brown with a beige head. Aroma of dark chocolate and roasted malt. Touch of coffee. Similar taste. Acidic finish. A little thin.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jan 2017
at 23:55
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Big brown head. Nearly opaque black body shows hint of red light through. Dusty roasty aroma with mealy notes. Sweet cherry jam taste with spicy roasty notes. Full-bodied. Mild, soft, slightly flat mouthfeel. Sweetish roasty cherry jam aftertaste with dark chocolate and spice notes. Lovely! Very harmonic with excellent concentration and lovely balance. (0.5l bottle, from wine monopoly somewhere near home.)
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Dec 2016
at 14:56
7/10
Keg at ushers. Pours golden amber, nose is crystal malt, sweet toffee, citrus, taste is similar.
Tried
on 24 Dec 2016
at 09:07
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle at home... Crisp amber... Big white head.. Soft floral orange fruits nose.. Soft floral oily orange fruits.. Light dry fruits.. Soft zezty fruits
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Dec 2016
at 12:42