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 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
bottle at cropredy ... deep black .. huge tan foam head ... soft meaty dark toffee chocolate roast ... quite bitter ... lots of dark fruits ... plums and green rasisn ... hint of brett ... dark malts ... very nice but hint of brett drops it a couple of points
Tried from Bottle on 28 Aug 2011 at 02:06

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
bottle at home ... light amber ... thin white head ... soft citrus and passion fruit nose ... over fizzy ... ligth hop ... quite a lot of passion fruit .. soft fizzy hop... ok... not getting me excited.
Tried from Bottle on 19 Aug 2011 at 16:11

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle at Cropredy Festival, Thursday 11th August 2011 Craig brought this beer along and shared it, cheers Craig. Pours chestnut brown with a beige head. Soft in the mouth with plenty of toffee and cappucinno, also quite hoppy throughout. A7 A4 T7 P4 Ov15 3.7
Tried from Bottle on 14 Aug 2011 at 08:51

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle from GBBF 2011. Drank at home. Black pour with a tan head. Vanilla, coffee and a little smoke aroma. Rum raisin, coffee and chocolate malt flavour. Classic porter taste. Dry, sweet finish. Very nice indeed.
Tried from Bottle on 14 Aug 2011 at 05:03

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle from GBBF, 2011. Drank at home. Dark reddish-brown pour with a beige head. Vanilla, raisin, malt and a little smoke aroma. Sweet, dry finish.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Aug 2011 at 12:44

6.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle. Creamy white good mostly lasting head. Yellow colour. Moderate malty and heavy hoppy aroma. Flowery and perfumed notes. Moderate bitter flavor. elderflower notes. Average moderate bitter messy finish. Oily palate.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Aug 2011 at 09:38

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle. Pours black. Tan head. Nose/taste of chocolate, mild hops, candy licorice and roast black malt. Slightly bitter chocolate finish. Medium body.
Tried from Bottle on 30 Jul 2011 at 12:44

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Bottle shared with Yanick. Pours caramel brown. Nose/taste of vanilla, caramel, orange peel and malt. Dryish malty finish. Medium body.
Tried from Bottle on 30 Jul 2011 at 12:41

6.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Big brown head rises out of the glass. Deep dark red body with strong carbonation. Earthy roasty lacquer and wood aroma with spicy chocolatey notes. Dry-sweet roasty spicy chocolatey taste with wooden lacquer and earth notes. Mid-to-full body. Mild mouthfeel. Leaves sticky sugars on lips. Dry spicy earthy mineraly aftertaste with roasty wooden notes. Quite nice, but perhaps a bit sweet. (0.5l bottle, Ølbutikken, Copenhagen.)
Tried from Bottle on 22 Jul 2011 at 12:53

6.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle shared by Dallas, thanks
Appearance: Clear amber with a medium sized white head and good lacing
Aroma: Citrus, herbal and caramel
Taste: Grapefruit, toasted malts, caramel and spices
Decent light IIPA
Tried from Bottle on 20 Jul 2011 at 13:58