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.

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6.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6
Handpull cask at the Dog & Parrot, Eastwood, Notts. Light gold, clear with a ring of white head. Hay in the aroma, some grass, vanilla, buttered toast, lemon curd. Taste is a little bit buttery but mostly enjoyable with some sweetness in the initial taste. Grainy character in the finish. Light, oily body, soft carbonation. A little bit disappointing from a good brewery.
Tried from Cask on 25 Feb 2022 at 13:02

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Clear pale blond colour (so no real raspberries then) with thin head. Light malt sweetness and sweet fruity raspberry. A bit like raspberry jellies.
Tried on 19 Feb 2022 at 22:52

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Yellow colour with light haze and solid head. There's an interesting aroma and flavour that has something of Pot Pourri with its floral elements and a touch of dried citrus peel.
Tried on 19 Feb 2022 at 21:38

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Black with quick fading head. Loads of hazelnut, luckily the overall sweetness is just tempered enough to make it drinkable. A little roasted bitterness rounds it off well.
Tried on 19 Feb 2022 at 21:25

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Dark yellow colour with light haze. Somewhat lemony citrus elements. A little soapy. Fairly light and thin.
Tried on 18 Feb 2022 at 21:47

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Dark golden colour with lasting head. Citrus elements are there as promised but otherwise it's fairly plain. Lacks a bit of punch.
Tried on 18 Feb 2022 at 21:09

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Golden colour with lacy head. Aroma and taste have some citrus pith bitterness and notes of sweeter tropical fruits. Full bodied and flavoursome.
Tried on 18 Feb 2022 at 19:02

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 6.5
Copper colour with thin head. A straightforward malty ale. Quite fruity. Too gassy though.
Tried on 18 Feb 2022 at 17:15

7/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Golden colour with thin lacy head. Nice mix of floral and fruity hop notes. Moderately bitter. Very easy to drink.
Tried on 17 Feb 2022 at 23:21

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Yellow colour with lasting head. Aroma and flavour have sone leafy, resinous hop notes. Easy to drink.
Tried on 16 Feb 2022 at 22:57