Renaissance Brewing

Microbrewery in Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Established in 2005

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1 Dodson Street, Blenheim, New Zealand
Description
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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6

A copper amber ipa with a very thin off white head. In aroma, sweet fruity malt with loads of cardboard and oxydation. In mouth, sweet caramel malt with resinous hops, treacle, light honey, oxidation.

Tried on 18 Dec 2022 at 19:49


6.9
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Missed rate from 19.2.2016. Uncontrollable beige head sat on a totally black still body. Massive hop aroma - huge! Quite thick on the palate with a prickly feel. Full on hops flavours with a rye background. Citrus, earthy, slightly metallic, lemon pith - very clean on the palate. Absolutely fantastic beer

Tried on 14 Dec 2022 at 19:28


6

A golden ale with a thin lacing white head. In aroma, sweet fruity biscuit malt with grassy hops, light oxidation, OK. In mouth, sweet caramel malt with light grassy hops, light mineral notes, treacle, light ici, OK.

Tried on 11 Dec 2022 at 22:49


7

Great no BS porter.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Jan 2022 at 23:53


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Backlog November 2017. Slightly unclear amber golden body under a dense beige head. A bit mild aroma of malt, caramel, and dry fruit. Taste id sweet malt, caramel, toffee, dry fruit and alcohol. Fine body and same aftertaste. Sweet and warming beer.

Tried on 23 Jan 2022 at 10:47


7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Backlog November 2017. Clear, deep amber, almost black body under a lacing, dense beige head. Aroma has dark malt and ripe cherries. Taste has medium sweet, dark malt, hint of chocolate and matured red berries. Fine body and nice aftertaste.

Tried on 23 Jan 2022 at 10:43


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Bottle. Pours clear-ish mahogany brown with a beige cap. Aroma: toast malts, pumpkin, spices, light caramel. Taste: moderate sweet with lighter bitterness, pumpkin, caramel, light spice. Medium body with soft carbonation.

Tried from Bottle on 15 Jan 2022 at 22:44


6

A deep dark porter with a very thin brown head. In aroma, sweet fruity chocolate malt with light coffee notes, OK. In mouth, sweet fruity chocolate malt with dark fruits, light coffee, pleasant and smooth. Bottle from lcbo 2012. BB October 2013.

Tried from Bottle on 11 Jan 2022 at 22:12


6

A deep dark stout with no head. In aroma, sweet fruity chocolate malt with dark fruits, light mineral notes, pleasant. In mouth, sweet chocolate malt with dark fruits, light mineral notes, light coffee, still solid after 10 years.

Tried on 11 Jan 2022 at 22:06


7

A dark reddish brown ale with a thin lacing mocha head. In aroma, sweet fruity caramel malt with dark fruits, licorice, alcohol warmth, very nice. In mouth, a nice sweet fruity caramel malt with light peated notes, alcohol warmth, dark fruits, very nice.

Tried on 17 Oct 2021 at 20:26