The Caledonian Brewery
Address : 42 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH11 1PH
Telephone No : 01313371286
Web Site : www.Caledonian-Brewery.co.uk
Visitors Centre : Yes - See Breweries own web site for details
The Caledonian was opened by George Lorimer Jr. in 1869. It was as a result of two things: the death of his father and his love of the golf course. On the links he befriended many eminent Edinburgh brewers. Robert Clarke being one of them and when he inherited his father's estate, the two of them opened Lorimer and Clark's Caledonian Brewery on the current site. The Caledonian Brewery has a long and distinguished history, too long to talk about here, please check out the breweries own web site for much more information - click on the link above.
It's no wonder that Edinburgh was known as “Aulde Reekie” in the 1800s, given that there were over 40 breweries in very close proximity to one another clustered in the city centre. Whilst beer was the drink of choice (over water) for the working man at the time, high demand was not the only reason for the concentration of breweries...
... a pure supply of water (as one of the chief ingredients in brewing beer) was, and in Edinburgh it was known as the Charmed Circle of Brewing Wells.
Here is a selection of the Great Beers that are now brewed at The Caledonian Brewery:
Please also check out the video at the bottom of this page which shows Tom Cannon, head of marketing & sales operations, talking about a new beer called "Flying Dutchman". This was filmed at a charity fund raising event in Edinburgh during May 2011.
Telephone No : 01313371286
Web Site : www.Caledonian-Brewery.co.uk
Visitors Centre : Yes - See Breweries own web site for details
The Caledonian was opened by George Lorimer Jr. in 1869. It was as a result of two things: the death of his father and his love of the golf course. On the links he befriended many eminent Edinburgh brewers. Robert Clarke being one of them and when he inherited his father's estate, the two of them opened Lorimer and Clark's Caledonian Brewery on the current site. The Caledonian Brewery has a long and distinguished history, too long to talk about here, please check out the breweries own web site for much more information - click on the link above.
It's no wonder that Edinburgh was known as “Aulde Reekie” in the 1800s, given that there were over 40 breweries in very close proximity to one another clustered in the city centre. Whilst beer was the drink of choice (over water) for the working man at the time, high demand was not the only reason for the concentration of breweries...
... a pure supply of water (as one of the chief ingredients in brewing beer) was, and in Edinburgh it was known as the Charmed Circle of Brewing Wells.
Here is a selection of the Great Beers that are now brewed at The Caledonian Brewery:
Please also check out the video at the bottom of this page which shows Tom Cannon, head of marketing & sales operations, talking about a new beer called "Flying Dutchman". This was filmed at a charity fund raising event in Edinburgh during May 2011.
The Tartan Pint
A Great new book available from Amazon for only £2.05
The Tartan Pint is all about the great breweries and fantastic beers that Scotland has to offer. It gives you information about the breweries, including a description of the history or the people behind them. There is a list of the beers they produce along with pump clip images and tasting notes, where available. The book is split into the 14 geographical area's of Scotland from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway with a brief description of the area and a list of the breweries located in that area. Plus chapters about beer history, beer tasting and beer styles, i.e. the definition of lager, bitter, porters, etc....
The book is available for download from Amazon -where you can also read the first 20 pages to see if you like it !
All of Scotland's Great Breweries and fantastic Beers in one book - Get your copy now !!!
Caledonian 80/- 4.1% abv
This is a russet brown coloured beer, creamy and fruity with a late hoppy finish. Strongly delivers the Caledonian Brewery tradition: quality ingredients brewed in unique direct fired open coppers.
This is a russet brown coloured beer, creamy and fruity with a late hoppy finish. Strongly delivers the Caledonian Brewery tradition: quality ingredients brewed in unique direct fired open coppers.
Deuchars IPA 3.8% abv (Cask format)
For you, there's nothing more rewarding than finding the perfect beer. For us, there's nothing more rewarding than brewing the perfect beer. Wonderful coincidence, isn't it ? Deuchars IPA (India Pale Ale) has proven to be instantly quaffable - quenching the thirsts of beer judges, beer fanatics and beer lovers all over Britain.
For you, there's nothing more rewarding than finding the perfect beer. For us, there's nothing more rewarding than brewing the perfect beer. Wonderful coincidence, isn't it ? Deuchars IPA (India Pale Ale) has proven to be instantly quaffable - quenching the thirsts of beer judges, beer fanatics and beer lovers all over Britain.
*Golden Promise 4.4% abv *No longer being brewed*
The first organically brewed beer in Britain and multi-award winner.
The first organically brewed beer in Britain and multi-award winner.
Auld Acquaintance 4.4% abv
A great Burns Night needs a great Scottish beer. Amber coloured ale with a toasted nutty aroma and a spicy hop perfume. Flavours are of sweet nutty chocolate with a hint of malt in the aftertaste.
A great Burns Night needs a great Scottish beer. Amber coloured ale with a toasted nutty aroma and a spicy hop perfume. Flavours are of sweet nutty chocolate with a hint of malt in the aftertaste.
Over The Bar 4.2%abv
The Tournament favourite - our famous rugby recipe returns. Rich golden presentation with perfectly balanced bitter-sweet flavours. Amber malt adds the character to this incredibly thirst-quenching pint.
The Tournament favourite - our famous rugby recipe returns. Rich golden presentation with perfectly balanced bitter-sweet flavours. Amber malt adds the character to this incredibly thirst-quenching pint.
Old Seadog 5.2% abv
Ale above board with this epic Export IPA. Burnished, copper appearance, full-bodied and heavily hoppedto give a zesty character with a long pleasant aftertaste. Subtle seductive malt flavour, with hints of caramel and roast. Brewed to the traditional export IPA style, to survive the long sea voyage to the colonies.
Ale above board with this epic Export IPA. Burnished, copper appearance, full-bodied and heavily hoppedto give a zesty character with a long pleasant aftertaste. Subtle seductive malt flavour, with hints of caramel and roast. Brewed to the traditional export IPA style, to survive the long sea voyage to the colonies.
Brewer's Passion 4.6% abv
Fresh floral aroma from this light drinking ale infused with a subtle hint of natural passion fruit, complemented by a floral hop and malty body
Fresh floral aroma from this light drinking ale infused with a subtle hint of natural passion fruit, complemented by a floral hop and malty body
Mild Mayhem 3.5% abv
Order from Chaos. Brewed to a traditional porter style of the 19th century. Delicate floral and spicy hop aroma, smooth mouth-feel with a blend of amber and brown malts, giving a subtle coffee note.
Order from Chaos. Brewed to a traditional porter style of the 19th century. Delicate floral and spicy hop aroma, smooth mouth-feel with a blend of amber and brown malts, giving a subtle coffee note.
Surf Sup 4.0% abv
Hit the beach with this summer ales. Shimmering bright golden presentation, delicate herbal hop aroma with a tidal wave of malt flavours and a splash of hop.
Hit the beach with this summer ales. Shimmering bright golden presentation, delicate herbal hop aroma with a tidal wave of malt flavours and a splash of hop.
Mexican Bandit 4.1% abv
A Mexican Revolutionary ! Lime light refreshment, brewed from lager and pale malt with traditional lager hops. This creates a light flavoured beer, with a satisfying balance of mellow hop, toasted malt and wheat with a twist of natural lime.
A Mexican Revolutionary ! Lime light refreshment, brewed from lager and pale malt with traditional lager hops. This creates a light flavoured beer, with a satisfying balance of mellow hop, toasted malt and wheat with a twist of natural lime.
Highland Fling 4.2% abv
Natural Hoppiness. Beautiful glowing colour of polished brass. Lingering hop character with a distinctly citrus and herbal flavour. Hints of caramel and a dry biscuity finish. Let the natural hoppiness dance on your tongue.
Natural Hoppiness. Beautiful glowing colour of polished brass. Lingering hop character with a distinctly citrus and herbal flavour. Hints of caramel and a dry biscuity finish. Let the natural hoppiness dance on your tongue.
Mellow Yellow 4.4% abv
Relax and mellow out with this smooth harvest ale. Radiant yellow with citrus and fruity aroma. Dry initial taste flavoured by a rounded malty character, leading to a bittersweet finish. Make it an easy choice with Mellow Yellow.
Relax and mellow out with this smooth harvest ale. Radiant yellow with citrus and fruity aroma. Dry initial taste flavoured by a rounded malty character, leading to a bittersweet finish. Make it an easy choice with Mellow Yellow.
Oktoberbest 4.2% abv
For friends of festivals and froth. An Oktoberfest, Marzen style beer brewed using the finest continental malt types and hops. Copper red ale, with full-bodied maltiness, a subtle dry and spicy hop finish. Roll out the barrel!
For friends of festivals and froth. An Oktoberfest, Marzen style beer brewed using the finest continental malt types and hops. Copper red ale, with full-bodied maltiness, a subtle dry and spicy hop finish. Roll out the barrel!
Scottie Dog 4.3% abv
A beer with bite as well as pedigree. Classic Caledonian dark Scottish ale. Deep mahogany appearance. Superb creamy head. Caramel and vanilla with a slight hop tang. There's more than just a bark to this wee beauty.
A beer with bite as well as pedigree. Classic Caledonian dark Scottish ale. Deep mahogany appearance. Superb creamy head. Caramel and vanilla with a slight hop tang. There's more than just a bark to this wee beauty.
Escape Claus 4.0% abv
Free yourself from the fatigues of festivity. A special tawny easy drinking winter beer with enticing traces of orange. An intriguing blend of crystal malt and rye crystal gives warm bread-crust flavours to give a rich smooth texture and sweet, malty finish. For those who need a comfort and release from the stress of Christmas.
Free yourself from the fatigues of festivity. A special tawny easy drinking winter beer with enticing traces of orange. An intriguing blend of crystal malt and rye crystal gives warm bread-crust flavours to give a rich smooth texture and sweet, malty finish. For those who need a comfort and release from the stress of Christmas.
Double Dark 4.6%
A modern tribute to the Famous stout style of the 18th and 19th centuries. Dark roasted malt flavours with a hint of caramel and liquorice balanced with a subtle hop flavour.
Hops: Pilgrim
Malt: Barley, Wheat malt and Pinhead Oats
Nectar Ale ABV 4.3%
Rich bronze colour with a complex fruity character. Citrus palate balanced with zesty sweetness. Roasted malt and honey are added to give complex character.
Hops: Fuggles and Super Styrian
Malt:Optic, Black and Golden Promise
Autumn Red ABV 4.4%
Russet red of autumn leaves. The noble aroma of the Hersbrucker provides a light hoppiness and fresh spice. Sweet caramel from the rye crystal malt and soft mellow fruitfulness in the finish
Hops: Hallertau Hersbrucker, Goldings and WGV
Malt: Rye Crystal, Wheat and Optic
Flying Dutchman Wit Bier ABV 4.5%
Brewed with pale and wheat malt to create a light bodied spring ale, this refreshing characteristic is enhanced by the addition of coriander, orange peel and the “secret ingredient” liquorice to complement the subtle hop flavour.
Hops: Fuggles and Northdown
Malt:Optic and Wheat
This video shows Tom Cannon, head of marketing and sales operations, talking about a new beer called "Flying Dutchman". This was filmed at a charity fund raising event in Edinburgh during May 2011. The Caledonian Brewery were one of the sponsors of this event.
A big thanks to the Breweries own web site, www.Caledonian-Brewery.co.uk, for most of the information on this page. Especially the images and the description of their beer. For more information please click on the link above, its a great site and well worth a look !.
