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.
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask at the cardinals hat Lincoln. Black colour with a tan head. Aroma and taste are fruity sweet plum. And roasted malt. Medium body.
Tried
from Cask
at
The Cardinals Hat
on 24 Dec 2022
at 14:47
13/03/2020. ROYAL OAK, Lower Bristol Road, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (FOUR COUNTY INNS)
Tried
on 23 Dec 2022
at 06:35
13/03/2020. ROYAL OAK, Lower Bristol Road, BATH, Bath & North East Somerset, England (FOUR COUNTY INNS)
Tried
on 23 Dec 2022
at 06:34
01/04/2018. CROWN, Derwent House, Crown Square, MATLOCK, Derbyshire, England (WETHERSPOONS)
Tried
on 23 Dec 2022
at 06:33
04/08/2022. BRIDGE STREET ALE HOUSE, 31 Bridge Street, NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME, Staffordshire, England
Tried
on 23 Dec 2022
at 06:33
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 7
10/12/2022. Can shared with ITFCDan. From Beer Central, Sheffield. Pours very dark brown almost black with a small frothy off-white to beige head. Aroma of milk chocolate, nut, light roasted malt, dark fruits, coffee and berries. Medium sweetness, moderate roasted bitterness, touch of berry tart. Moderate body, slightly watery, bit above average carbonation. Pretty good, but a little too watery and fizzed.
Tried
from Can
on 11 Dec 2022
at 13:32
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
440ml can from the Tipsy Cow, Barnsley. Mid-to dark orange/gold, hazy with an off-white head. Decent lacing down the glass. Tangerine and sharp stone fruit in the aroma. Taste reveals a strong malty backbone with apricot and bittersweet citrus peel. Bittering hops congregate in the back of the tongue for the long finish. A cracker of an IPA.
Tried
from Can
on 29 Oct 2022
at 13:11
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge. Golden-blonde with a bubbly-frothy head. Hoppy session ale, and very easy in the palate with a very pleasant soapy-sweetness.
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Oct 2022
at 14:09
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at Hops, Crewe - @3.9%. pours “bitter brown” with a sizeable foamy off-white head and good lacing. The aroma is mainly malts with a hint of oranges. In the mouth it is quite fruity with autumn fruits supplementing the along and some underlying biscuits. After a while some traditional hops can be detected, plus traces of spices. Finish is slightly bitter. This is a good old school bitter – great !
Tried
from Cask
on 19 Oct 2022
at 20:47
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Gyldengul. Lavt tett skum. Nesten klar. Lett ferskenaroma. Myk munnfølelse. Smaken malt & gress. Pilsaktig. Søt, vassen avslutning.
Tried
on 14 Oct 2022
at 14:16