Cross Borders Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Associated Venue: Portobello Tap

Established in 2016

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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).

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4.9/10 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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