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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.
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Keg at the hanging bat... Hazy amber... Thin white lacing.. Soft caramel toffee fruit... Juicy fruits.. Soft sweet toffee malts.. Orange zezt linger
Tried
on 13 Mar 2016
at 08:50
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg at the bat. Pours clear golden with a thin white head. Aromas of resin, pine, caramel. Taste is oily bitter, resinous finish. Quality DIPA action.
Tried
on 12 Mar 2016
at 08:23
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Keg at the hanging bat. Pours deep amber, nose is grapefruit and toffee, taste is similar, bitter, sweet.
Tried
on 11 Mar 2016
at 10:56
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Keg at the hanging bat... Dark brown black... Thin white lacing.. Soft chocolate roast malts nose... Dark dark roast.. Musty chocolate roast.. Something odd.. Long chocolate finish k
Tried
on 04 Mar 2016
at 07:40
8/10
Keg at the hanging bat. Pours deep brown, nose is coconut, caramel, raisins, taste is similar, dry, malty, thin.
Tried
on 03 Mar 2016
at 07:54
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Keg at the hanging bat. Pours deep brown, nose is coconut, caramel, raisins, taste is similar, dry, malty, thin.
Tried
on 01 Mar 2016
at 14:30
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
6.5 Keg at the Hanging Bat. Pours black with a thin tan head. Aromas of brandy, apples, chocolate. Taste is dark chocolate, brandy, boozy warming finish.
Tried
on 01 Mar 2016
at 13:28
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle shared during RBWG 2015 - on the bus. Cheers! Pours deep brown with a big, beige froth head. Lots of dry, burnt wood defines this one, with moderate roast, chocolate and dark, dried fruits. Medium bodied with average carbonation. Dry and roasty on the finish. Very decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Mar 2016
at 04:30
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
21st January 2016
Mother Kelly’s. Keg. Almost clear amber beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is light and semi dry, decent fine carbonation. Light but sweetish malts, some grain as well. Decent spicy pine hops and a touch of tropical fruits. A light semi dry finish. Lacks something for a big DIPA.
Mother Kelly’s. Keg. Almost clear amber beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is light and semi dry, decent fine carbonation. Light but sweetish malts, some grain as well. Decent spicy pine hops and a touch of tropical fruits. A light semi dry finish. Lacks something for a big DIPA.
Tried
on 27 Feb 2016
at 10:37
7/10
Bottle at home. Pours clear amber, nose is grapefruit, passionfruit, burnt toffee, taste is similar, sweet, juicy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jan 2016
at 07:58