Brewery In Focus - Cross Bay: Brewing Artisan Ales with a Coastal Twist

Not only is Cross Bay Morecambe's only brewery but it proudly boasts over twenty beer styles produced by their twenty eight barrel plant, that notwithstanding Nightfall is my first Cross Bay ale. On the low ABV side of the session ales this well balanced bitter shows their brewing pedigree superbly.

Cross Bay Brewery is a microbrewery located in Morecambe, Lancashire, in the north of England. The brewery was founded in 2011 by the husband and wife team, Ben and Michelle Cross, who share a passion for brewing artisan ales with a coastal twist.

One of the things that sets Cross Bay Brewery apart is its commitment to using local and sustainable ingredients. The brewery sources its malt from a local supplier and uses hops from across the UK to create beers that are full of flavour and character. The brewery is also committed to reducing its environmental impact by using renewable energy sources and recycling its waste.

But what really makes Cross Bay Brewery special is its focus on creating beers that reflect the local coastal environment. Many of the brewery's beers are named after local landmarks or seafaring traditions, and the flavours of the beers are often inspired by the local flora and fauna.

Let's take a closer look at some of the beers produced by Cross Bay Brewery:

Nightfall

Smooth and well rounded Nightfall sits nicely in the mouth and has a gentle fruity taste with a hint of spice and a slightly resinous undertone. An easy drinking bitter with sweet fruit and woody notes which proves to be extremely moreish and the perfect accompaniment to a roast ham sandwich or a handful of pork scratchings. Nightfall is clear amber to the eye and has a hint of tropical fruit on the nose, it laces in concentric rings and its that pleasant symmetry which sums up this ale's character perfectly. "Inspired by...nightfall across the bay, illuminated by a full moon." Cross Bay

Zenith

Zenith is a golden ale that is brewed with a blend of three different hops. This beer has a light and refreshing flavour, with notes of citrus and tropical fruits. It is a perfect beer for those long summer days.

Red

Red is a ruby red ale that is brewed with a blend of four different malts. This beer has a rich and complex flavour, with notes of caramel and toffee. It is a perfect beer for those cold winter evenings.

Sunset

Sunset is a pale ale that is brewed with a blend of three different hops. This beer has a bold and hoppy flavour, with notes of grapefruit and pine. It is a perfect beer for those who like their beer with a bitter kick.

Mosaic

Mosaic is a pale ale that is brewed with a single hop variety, Mosaic. This beer has a fruity and floral flavour, with notes of mango and passionfruit. It is a perfect beer for those who like their beer with a fruity twist.

Morecambe Bay

Morecambe Bay is a golden ale that is brewed with a blend of four different hops. This beer has a light and refreshing flavour, with a subtle bitterness that is balanced out by a hint of sweetness. It is a perfect beer for those who want a beer that is easy to drink but still has plenty of flavour.

In conclusion, Cross Bay Brewery is a microbrewery that produces high-quality beers that reflect the local coastal environment. Whether you like your beer light and refreshing or rich and complex, Cross Bay Brewery has a beer for you. So next time you're in the pub or at a party, why not try a Cross Bay beer? You won't be disappointed.