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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7.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
A hazed murky dark copper brown ale with a very thin mocha head. In aroma, sweet fruity caramel malt with loads of vinous notes, treacle, licorice, alcohol warmth, smooth floral hops, resinous and piney, fragrant. In mouth, a sweet fruity caramel malt with loads of vinous notes, treacle, pinot de charente, alcohol warmth, very boozy, delicious night cap.
Tried on 01 Nov 2015 at 16:40

7.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Golden. Aroma has a lot of caramel malt. Flavour is full on and packed with malts and hops. Very well balanced.
Tried on 29 Oct 2015 at 14:17

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
33cl bottle courtesy of and shared with Scott. hin white ring head. Very hazy golden pour. Quite decent
Tried from Bottle on 28 Oct 2015 at 13:39

6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 8 Overall 5
A slightly orange beer, a head is small and almost white. Aroma has biscuits, some caramell, citrusfruits and wood. Taste has wood and biscuits, the bitterness is quite mild but still it’s drying enough the mouth. Quite light bodied, easy to drink. Wooden vision, nevertheless, quite fresh.
Tried on 28 Oct 2015 at 12:38

7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Keg at Craven Arms; hazy dark amber pour with a creamy beige head, aroma has sweet toffee and red fruits, taste has some spice along with caramel and red fruits.
Tried on 25 Oct 2015 at 10:26

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle from Yamaya. Hazy dark brown with lace. rich malt nose, chocolate, caramel, bit of smoke. Nice malt flavor, raisins, dried fruit and chocolate fudge. Chewy, rich, malt, yet rathe light on the palate with a bit of tart fruit. Not cloying.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Oct 2015 at 20:41

8.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 10 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 9
Bottle at the Ale House, Chelmsford. Pours a slightly cloudy golden amber colour with a decent sized white head. Beautiful aroma of fresh hops with zesty/tropical fruit and pine notes. Taste is medium sweetness and bitterness. Abv level of 8.5% is very well accommodated. Medium/full body with a creamy texture and soft carbonation. Really enjoyed this beer and is one I’d definitely like to have again.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Oct 2015 at 07:56

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Bottle share at the Ale House, Chelmsford. Pours a slightly hazy light golden colour with a good sized white head. Light hoppy/floral aroma with citrus and biscuit notes. Medium sweetness with growing bitterness level. Medium/light body, texture quite creamy. A very drinkable pale ale.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Oct 2015 at 07:40

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
50cl bottle. Pours near black with a thin off white head. Coffee, roastedness, sweetness, tobacco in aroma. Flavor has roastedness, coffee, some cocoa. Creamy, smooth. Pleasant.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Oct 2015 at 15:03

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
50cl bottle @ Brewdog Helsinki. Bbe 03/2016. Pours deep amber with a thick white head. Woody, tired hops, caramel. Flavor has wood, herbs, dried fruits. Feels old.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Oct 2015 at 09:49