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.
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask at the Imp and Angel, Lincoln. Clear golden colour with a white head. Slight tropical aroma and light sweet taste. fruity. Light body.
Tried
from Cask
at
Imp & Angel
on 25 Feb 2023
at 16:27
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Cask at the Cardinals Hat, Lincoln. Hazy ole golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are dominated by the sweet pineapple. Juicy but thin taste. Light body.
Tried
from Cask
at
The Cardinals Hat
on 25 Feb 2023
at 16:09
6/10
Tried
on 18 Feb 2023
at 11:56
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can from the brewery at home. Black colour with a thin tan head. Aroma and taste are chocolate and slight sweet vanilla. Medium body.
Tried
from Can
on 12 Feb 2023
at 17:20
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can. Mitchell’s Wines. Probably would have been clear gold but I tipped the lot in. Sticky thin foam. Very nice piny marmalade vibe on top of clean spicy malt. So that’s that then. Good body with sappy light chewy bitterness. Lingering piny orange pith bitterness to finish. Good IPA.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Feb 2023
at 20:06
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can. Mitchell’s Wines. Hazed deep yellow gold with a decent white foam. Looks the business. Nice sweet grapefruit and yellow melon. Estery soft bubblegum vibe, not to any detriment. Bright and refreshing with fine brisk carbonation. Moderate bitterness to finish. Maybe I need to start drinking more from Little Critters.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Feb 2023
at 19:06
6/10
440ml can sourced from Brewery - drank from can. Sweet tropical fruit nose picking out faintly mango-ish hints. Taste a bit of a let down, bit of a citrus APA by numbers.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Feb 2023
at 02:22
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Hand-pulled pint in The Pheasant, Wellington Shropshire on 3rd February 2023. Pale golden body, lasting white crown. Nice combination of the two hops, easy going and refreshing. Not the strongest of taste or body depth, but it's only 3.8% and is supposed to be a 'session ale'.
Tried
on 04 Feb 2023
at 05:09
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Can as a gift. Deep orange with a white head. Aroma and taste are malty pine and citrus slight bitter. Full body.
Tried
from Can
on 02 Feb 2023
at 19:50
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask at Seven Stars, Derby (not yet listed in RateBeer). Pours a pale yellow with a small white head. Not much of nn aroma – just some vague malty hints. In the mouth it starts out sweet and fruity with floral hops and some traces of citrus. Some bitterness comes in later with mandarin and hints of grapefruit and citrus. Finish is slightly sticky – it’s OK.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Jan 2023
at 20:33