Little Critters Brewing Co.
Microbrewery in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England 🏴
Established in 2016
Contact
Unit 5 Neepsend Industrial Estate, 80 Parkwood Road, Sheffield, S3 8AG, England
Description
2012 we started with a Sheffield pub the Fox & Duck in Broomhill and followed this in 2014 with the Doctor’s Orders on Glossop Rd. We’d always had a love for cask across the pubs and whilst on holiday having the odd shandy came up with the brilliant idea of opening a microbrewery and serving our own quality ales.
Late 2015 we found a unit in the Kelham area where we knew the water was good and immediately felt at home. Cold Room built, drainage plinth sorted, Dave Porter supplied and fitted the kit – we started our adventures in brewing beer.
As per plan within a short period of time we took on an experienced brewer. This was followed by us taking on a full time sales and delivery person. We’ve continued to grow the business with new processes, new kit, more people, new recipes and now have a stable 10BBL plant with a great team.
With great folk working for us at the brewery we continue to learn everyday. We’re passionate about making beer and try to retain the home brew spirit of experimentation and fun. We really appreciate the feedback we’re getting from our growing customer base and looking forward to a return to growth over 2021.
Late 2015 we found a unit in the Kelham area where we knew the water was good and immediately felt at home. Cold Room built, drainage plinth sorted, Dave Porter supplied and fitted the kit – we started our adventures in brewing beer.
As per plan within a short period of time we took on an experienced brewer. This was followed by us taking on a full time sales and delivery person. We’ve continued to grow the business with new processes, new kit, more people, new recipes and now have a stable 10BBL plant with a great team.
With great folk working for us at the brewery we continue to learn everyday. We’re passionate about making beer and try to retain the home brew spirit of experimentation and fun. We really appreciate the feedback we’re getting from our growing customer base and looking forward to a return to growth over 2021.
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
20/6/2024. Can from 3at3, Ely. Pours hazy/cloudy pale orange gold with a frothy white head. Aroma is tropical, grapefruit, citrus, peach, white grape, touch of coconut. Moderate sweetness and bitterness. Medium body, average carbonation. Dry bitter finish. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Can
on 20 Jun 2024
at 17:06
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask gravity at K&ES railway BF 2024. Clear gold colour lasting white head. Good golden beer. Stinging finish. Yep pretty decent beer. Nice enough. Good hops citrus.
Tried
from Cask
on 14 Jun 2024
at 19:37
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at BeerHeadZ, Lincoln. slightly hazy golden colour with a white head. Roma and taste were light tropical fruity slight sweet. light body.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Jun 2024
at 13:03
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at the cardinals hat, Lincoln. Pale yellow golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are light fruity and slight citrus. Light body.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 May 2024
at 20:10
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Cask in Nottingham. Medium gold with a white head. Aroma of citrus hop. Flavour is crisp light bitter citrus, fruity and bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 May 2024
at 14:37
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5
Nut brown with a full head. Aroma of sweet malt. Flavour is dry caramel, nut bread, spicy bitterness at the back.
Tried
on 11 May 2024
at 13:24
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at The Star & Garter, Bromley. Dark brown pour with a tan head. Dark chocolate, liquorice, creamy coffee & nuts in the nose. Taste is creamy coffee, chocolate, nuts, liquorice. Malty sweet aftertaste.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 Apr 2024
at 15:00
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask at The Smithfield, Derby, Monday 1st April 2024 in the company of Dad and Pauline. Pours gold, good clarity with a white head, nice golden ale, simple and straightforward session beer, light hoppiness a little sweetness. Like this.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Apr 2024
at 14:08
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Hand-pulled pint in the Pheasant and Brewhouse on 21st March 2024. Golden body, with a slight mist within, thin white head. Hop led with a soft fruit feel, not much malt action.
Tried
on 22 Mar 2024
at 11:25
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask at Bradford CAMRA Beer Festival 2024. Pours deep brown towards black with tan foam. Aroma: chocolate, vanilla, lactose. Taste: moderate sweet with lighter bitterness. Too much vanilla! Smooth taste. Medium body.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Mar 2024
at 22:15