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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.
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
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 01:31
6/10
Malty, smooth finish. #tryanuary
Tried
on 16 Jan 2016
at 21:57
5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle (shared by fatphil, thanks). Aroma is malt, cornflakes, fruits, grass. Flavor is sweet, sushi, fruits, citrus, acidic notes. Finish is citric bitter. Overall: not good, but drinkable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Jan 2016
at 15:01
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
500 ml bottle into tulip. Ruby red beer with fluffy off-white head. Smells of caramel malt toffees. Quite light in the mouth, flavour follows the nose. Caramel malt, finish is dark dried fruit. Alcohol is noticeable late on. Very good. I’m about to drink it with a beef casserole so.......cheers!
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Jan 2016
at 03:26
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
15th November 2015
Brewdog Clapham. Keg. Clear amber beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is smooth, semi dry, mild fine carbonation. Smooth malts, mild caramel - toffee. Modest spice. Nice piney start to the hops, mild hop spice ensues. Little marmalade, whisper of skunk. Light finish. Mild caramel linger. Nice but was hoping for some limey Wai Iti punch and it ain’t here!
Brewdog Clapham. Keg. Clear amber beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is smooth, semi dry, mild fine carbonation. Smooth malts, mild caramel - toffee. Modest spice. Nice piney start to the hops, mild hop spice ensues. Little marmalade, whisper of skunk. Light finish. Mild caramel linger. Nice but was hoping for some limey Wai Iti punch and it ain’t here!
Tried
on 01 Jan 2016
at 10:16
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
15th November 2015
Brewdog Clapham. Keg. Hazy red - amber beer, tidy cream colour head. Palate is light, semi dry, modest fine carbonation. Thin creamy malts. A nice touch of oaky vanilla, a touch more wood than vanilla. Mild port wine must. Light semi dry finish. Nicely done light barreling.
Brewdog Clapham. Keg. Hazy red - amber beer, tidy cream colour head. Palate is light, semi dry, modest fine carbonation. Thin creamy malts. A nice touch of oaky vanilla, a touch more wood than vanilla. Mild port wine must. Light semi dry finish. Nicely done light barreling.
Tried
on 01 Jan 2016
at 10:06
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
15th November 2015
Brewdog Clapham. Keg. Opaque dark brown beer, small pale tan head. Palate is smooth with decent fine carbonation. Smooth dark malts, no roast bitterness. Mellow dark chocolate, the ~ 60% cocoa. Mellow coffee. Light crisp, mild esters linger on. Nice milk stout!
Brewdog Clapham. Keg. Opaque dark brown beer, small pale tan head. Palate is smooth with decent fine carbonation. Smooth dark malts, no roast bitterness. Mellow dark chocolate, the ~ 60% cocoa. Mellow coffee. Light crisp, mild esters linger on. Nice milk stout!
Tried
on 01 Jan 2016
at 10:02
6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
NYE Extravaganza 2. 500ml bottle into shaker. Gusher! Scent of orange peel and lavender. Hazy golden beer with thin film on top. Crisp flat mouthfeel leading to a dry grainy bitter finish, a little fruit present. As APA’s go, quite mellow. Good quaffer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2015
at 01:47
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle at the main DC December Gathering. Poured a dark brown color with a small off white head. aroma was light dark fruits, cherry comes through a lot in this one. Roasted coffee, chocolate. Finish reminds me of a cherry chocolate cake.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Dec 2015
at 23:51
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared at CBC Clerkenwell 10/9/2015. Many thanks to Padraig for this one. Mahogany brown coloured pour with reddy hues and a halo of light tan coloured head. Aroma is big diesel, roasted earth, maple syrup and sorachi hops. Flavour is composed of black roasted coffee, bitter black roast, ashy charcoal, bitter black nutty roast. Palate is velvety with airy carbonation and a semi drying finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Dec 2015
at 13:31