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Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale

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Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale   Renaissance Stonecutter Scotch Ale - Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 7.0% Clear, copper, amber brown, 2 inch head, persistent more than two minutes, good lacing. Hop, toasted malt, caramel, liquorice nose. Cross between porter and ale, full-bodied, rich mouthfeel, finish off with toffee, chocolate, subtle apricot and raisins.

Renaissance BOOM Double IPA

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Renaissance BOOM Double IPA   Renaissance BOOM Double IPA, Renaissance Brewing (Marlborough, New Zealand) ABV 8.3%, IBU 89 Clear amber, one inch head, frothy persistent and good lacing. Piney, hoppy, floral aromatics of banana and citrus peel. Surprisingly refreshing, lengthy and lingering bitterness on finish.

TINPOT HUT Barker Vineyard Riesling 2018

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TINPOT HUT Barker Vineyard Riesling 2018   TINPOT HUT Barker Vineyard Riesling 2018 (Marlborough, New Zealand) ALC 11 %, TA 8.5 g/l, RS 14 g/l, pH 3.22 Clear pale straw. Citrus, apple sorbet, some stone fruits and honey. Medium sweet, balanced acidity with lemon sherbet custard tart, medium finish.

Tuatara Pilsner (previously MOT EUREKA)

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Tuatara Pilsner     Tuatara Pilsner, Tuatara Brewing (Wellington, New Zealand) ABV 5.0%, IBU 44 Clear pale straw, half inch head, disappear quick, good lacing. grassy herb, citrus and hop. Medium bodied, slight dry and light bitter with hop and citrus.

Villa Maria Ihumatao Verdelho Organic 2013 (Single Vineyard)

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Villa Maria Ihumatao Verdelho Organic 2013   Villa Maria Ihumatao Verdelho Organic 2013 (Auckland, New Zealand) ALC 13.5% Clear straw and light green hue. Aroma of yellow stone fruits, kamquat, petrol and sweet spice. Citrus and stone fruits and quince. Lengthy on finish, good acidity and light bitterness.

Tuatara Hefeweizen (previously WWIZ GUY)

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Tuatara Hefeweizen   Tuatara Hefeweizen, Tuatara Brewing (Wellington, New Zealand) ABV 5.0%, IBU 15 Hazy pale straw to orange hue, half inch bubble, disappear fast. Vanilla, banana, clove and malt aroma. Refreshing lightly sour, clear finishing with subtle banana and apple taste.