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.
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Sample at the red Lion jdw. Medium white head. Clear pale golden pour. Nice citrus bitterness
Tried
from Cask
at
The Red Lion (JDW)
on 28 Dec 2021
at 17:47
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Can as gift. Light hazy golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are light citrus and slight dry. Medium body.
Tried
from Can
on 28 Dec 2021
at 16:21
7.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Hazy brown beer, decent head. Nutty, malty, a bit of chocolate and sugar and a decent body to it with a light nutty finish. Very drinkable.
Tried
on 18 Dec 2021
at 18:41
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at Bankers Draft, JDW, Sheffield. Poured a clear dark brown colour with a lasting frothy off-white head. The aroma is roasty malt, light caramel. The flavour is moderate to light sweet, with a light, roasty, caramel, light liqourice bitter palate. Medium to light bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
at
Banker’s Draft (JDW)
on 17 Nov 2021
at 18:24
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Taster. Very dark brown, smaller coffee coloured head, not too lasting. Nice chocolate nose upfront, some cream and dry fruits. Medium sweet start, dry fruits and biscuits. Slight black currant. Milder bitterness. Roasted finish. Gentler but lasting aftertaste. A bit warming actually. Medium body.
Tried
on 17 Nov 2021
at 16:42
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can from Eltham Wines. Black pour with a beige head. Nose is chocolate nut,raisin, coffee,pecan, liquorice toffee. Taste is bitter chocolate, nuts,coffee, maple, raisin, liquorice. Sweet malty finish.
Tried
from Can
on 28 Oct 2021
at 14:40
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can from the Beer Garage. Appearance - deep chestnut to brown and with a nicely proportioned off-white head. Nose - malt loaf and chewy toffee. Taste - malt loaf and chewy Highland Toffee is predominant, but a wee candied orange thing going on as well. Palate - medium bodied, rich and chewy texture. Light malt bitterness on the finish. Overall - great example of the style.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Oct 2021
at 16:54
7/10
can at home... dark roast... soft malt chocolate roast... Light dark soft chocolate roast
Tried
from Can
on 18 Oct 2021
at 17:02
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can from the brewery online shop. Appearance - deep brown to black. Beige head. Nose - roast and coffee. Taste - creamy chocolate, caramel and rich coffee. Palate - light to medium bodied, roasty and sweet at the same time. Overall - good.
Tried
from Can
on 18 Oct 2021
at 14:08
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Can at ash's. Pours black, nose is chocolate, roasted, earthy, coffee, taste is bitter coffee, roasted, chocolate.
Tried
from Can
on 18 Oct 2021
at 14:05