Cross Borders Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in
Dalkeith,
Midlothian,
Scotland 🏴
Associated Venue: Portobello Tap
Established in 2016
Contact
Unit 28/1, Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Dalkeith, EH22 3NX, Scotland
Description
Cross Borders’ origins trace back to an illicit biscuit cartel run by our two founders in primary school. This brewery IS THE RESULT OF YEARS OF friendship, HARD WORK, EXPERIENCE, AND a refusal to grow up. Based in leafy midlothian we brew braw beer you’ll want to drink again and again (responsibly of course).
4.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 2
Texture 7
Overall 5
bottle at ashs ... golden yellow ...soft earthy light funk sour ...something i don't like nose ...lught burnt rubber ..liggt sour
Tried
on 05 May 2025
at 12:31
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
A pint on tap at The Raven, Renfield Street, Glasgow. A very good pale ale with citrus.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 May 2025
at 20:08
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Cask at Smithfield, Derby. Pours a slightly hazy golden amber with a small off-white head and good acing. The aroma has malts, floral hops and oranges plus some hints of pine. In the mouth it is initially sweet but bitterness soon becomes evident. Flavour has traditional hops, apricots, tannins and traces of citrus. Alcoholic strength becomes noticeable later. Finish is decidedly dry. This is quite nice.
Tried
from Cask
at
The Smithfield Alehouse
on 09 Apr 2025
at 12:31
Tried
from Cask
at
Three Crowns
on 14 Feb 2025
at 13:14
Tried
from Cask
at
Three Crowns
on 14 Feb 2025
at 12:18
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
From tap at Borefts 2019. Aroma is malty and fruity with citrus, pale malt, and orange. More malt in the finish. Mild bittersweet flavour. Medium body. A bit modest, okay.
Tried
from Draft
on 07 Feb 2025
at 11:55
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
Must be for the Scottish side of the Cross Border brewery clientele. Traditional ale, called 'Heavy' but is name only, this is pretty easy to drink with malty notes at the Brass Monkey in Edinburgh.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Feb 2025
at 18:15
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Keg at the taproom. Pours hazy orange, nose is pineapple, coconut, a little soapy, taste is floral, zesty, pineapple. 3.2
Tried
on 27 Jan 2025
at 11:00
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Keg at the taproom. Pours black, nose is chocolate, coffee, liquorice, taste is roasted, chocolate, toffee. 3.6
Tried
on 27 Jan 2025
at 10:59
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Keg at the taproom. Pours clear golden, nose is piney, citrus, floral, taste is juicy fruit, sweet, zesty 3.4
Tried
on 27 Jan 2025
at 10:53