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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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CambridgeUtd (3881) reviewed
Abundance Baltic Cherry Porter from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.2/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bootle 50 cl. Deep deep red with a creamy lightbrown head. Aroma of chocolate and dark fruits. Sweet taste, ligth bitter with a nice soft dark fruit end.
Tried on 26 Jan 2017 at 14:22
MusingAnorak (13342) ticked
Craftsman Oatmeal Chocolate Stout from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7/10
Tried on 22 Jan 2017 at 17:54
larsga (7658) reviewed
Clipper from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
6.2/10 — 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
marius (4934) reviewed
Elemental Porter from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.5/10 — 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
Cunningham (16290) reviewed
Enlightenment Series Boom! from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
6.6/10 — 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]
Tried from Bottle on 14 Jan 2017 at 03:51
IpaPils (12697) reviewed
Enlightenment Series Boom! from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.8/10 — 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
marius (4934) reviewed
Craftsman Oatmeal Chocolate Stout (2014+) from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.5/10 — 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
marius (4934) reviewed
Marlborough Pale Ale (MPA) (2013 & Onwards) from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
7.5/10 — 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
wombat23 (6579) reviewed
Elemental Porter from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
6.8/10 — 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
larsga (7658) reviewed
Abundance Baltic Cherry Porter from Renaissance Brewing
9 years ago
6.8/10 — 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