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.
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Hand pulled half pint at the Station Hotel, Oakengates on 8th December 2025, with Bertie, Margie, Auntie Sue, Ant and Maureen. Golden pour, white crown. Citrus fruit aroma and taste, leaning towards semi sweet tropical flavours rather than grapefruit and lemon issues. Liked it.
Tried
from Cask
at
Station Hotel
on 08 Dec 2025
at 15:00
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Deep dark brown, near black with a small bubbly tan head and a coffee malt aroma. Light bodied, fresh dark fruits, a touch of chocolate, roasted malt, some nuttiness and a dry, slightly bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
at
The Wellington
on 06 Dec 2025
at 10:40
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Half pint on cask at the Plough.
Medium creamy beige head. Clear almost black pour. Light coffee. Nice
Medium creamy beige head. Clear almost black pour. Light coffee. Nice
Tried
from Cask
at
The Plough
on 05 Dec 2025
at 10:39
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 8
Hand pulled pint at the Imp & Angel, Lincoln on 28th November 2025. Brown with a lasting off white crown. Earthy, nutty and malty at first, the hops kick in and the beer becomes more like a traditional English Bitter.
Tried
from Cask
at
Imp & Angel
on 28 Nov 2025
at 18:00
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Sample on cask at the Steel City Sheffield Beer & Cider Festival (CAMRA)
Medium beige head. Clear almost black pour. Lots of chocolate. Very nice
Medium beige head. Clear almost black pour. Lots of chocolate. Very nice
Tried
from Cask
at
Steel City Sheffield Beer & Cider Festival (CAMRA)
on 19 Nov 2025
at 13:55
6.5/10
Cask at the strugglers inn Lincoln. Pale golden colour. Some light citrus. Light body. .
Tried
from Cask
at
The Strugglers Inn
on 07 Nov 2025
at 18:39
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Victorian Craft Beer Cafe Back In Black Beer Festival 2025, Beer#5. Near black, best described as dark-malty candy as its sweet, but not quite in the traditional sense, it feels like it's taken a detour through a sweet-shop first! Easy enough, but this did follow a 12% beer so most would in the palate after that! So didn't find regular coffee or walnut in here.
Tried
from Cask
at
Victorian Craft Beer Cafe
on 06 Nov 2025
at 19:10
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
I saw this black good-looking stout on at the recent Sheffield CAMRA Beer Festival, but decided to pass on it as my instinct said I'd find it elsewhere on my travels. My instinct hasn't let me down, with the beer's chocolate best in aroma, second best in aftertaste, but understated in its initial sup. It's also got a slightly weak body, but decent overall if pressed for a one-word description.
Tried
from Cask
at
The Hidden Hebden
on 01 Nov 2025
at 22:11
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 8
Overall 7
In Bavaria it's Allerheiligen today - a state holiday, so a Bavaria named beer to celebrate their All Saints Day. Fruity aroma with apricot prominent, decent in taste too, in a clean texture, and looks good too.
Tried
from Cask
at
The Hidden Hebden
on 01 Nov 2025
at 22:03