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.
7.5/10
Nice and smooth, lots of lactose and nuts
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2019
at 18:44
7.5/10
Citrus, lime, a bit thin at this point in the flight--should have started with it
Tried
on 03 May 2019
at 18:34
6/10
Tried
on 02 May 2019
at 18:03
6/10
Tried
on 02 May 2019
at 18:03
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask @ Mallinsons Corner House, Huddersfield. Reddy-brown with a creamy off-white head and a stated sweet darker malts which are slightly roasted. Plum is more than evident and very stated in its aftertaste.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 May 2019
at 14:35
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
On tap at Brewdog, Sheffield. Pours lightly opaque dark brown to black with a tan head. Aroma: roast malts, chocolate, liquorice. Taste: moderate sweet & bitter, roasted malts, chocolate, caramel, hints of coffee. Dry bitter finish. Medium bodied, average carbonation. Fine
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Apr 2019
at 07:13
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Tried at the Strugglers Inn Lincoln. Pale golden colour with a white head. Aroma citrus and berry fruit with a cheesy hints. Tate is light sweet. Medium crisp body.
Tried
on 20 Apr 2019
at 17:07
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
12/4/2019. Cask gravity at the Hull Real Ale & Cider Festival 2019. Pours clear pale gold with a small bubbly off-white head. Aroma of hops, citrus, grass, straw and tropical fruit. Moderate sweetness and bitterness. Medium body, oily texture and soft carbonation. Has a nice fruity finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 13 Apr 2019
at 09:07
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Bag O'Nails, Bristol 5/4/2019. Golden in colour with a small, white, head. Light citrus character, rich tea malts, followed by a dryish finish. Fine.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Apr 2019
at 18:08
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Beckett's Bank, Leeds. Black-brown with a smooth head. Has alcohol heavy roasted malts, is dense, overbearing, with a somewhat milky taste and plenty of aroma. It's hard to finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Apr 2019
at 20:49