Little Critters Brewing Co.

Microbrewery in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2016

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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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6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle from BrewDog BottleBox [210518]
Pitch black, tan head
Aroma - Nutty, hazelnut...not keen on this
Taste - Sweet dark malts, very soft roast, dab of choclate, good...only soft hazelnut...but would prefer it without
Palate - Soft carb, medium body, quite sweet. Finish of sweet dark malt, soft hazelnut, then sweet dark malts
Overall - Normally can't stand hazelnut in beers, usally horrible strong artifical flavour, but at least it's soft here...better than expected

Tried from Bottle on 11 Aug 2018 at 20:29


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at GBBF 2018, Olympia, London. A golden/orange coloured pour with a medium white head on top. Hoppy, citrus, grapefruit aroma. Tastes hoppy, citrus, grapefruit.

Tried from Cask on 11 Aug 2018 at 18:16


6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Half pint on tap at the Old Queens Head. Medium creamy white head. Clear golden pour. Light bitterness. Easy drinking.

Tried from Draft on 09 Aug 2018 at 11:06


6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Half pint on tap at the Sheffield Water Works. Medium creamy beige head. Clear black pour. A nice smooth stout

Tried from Draft on 09 Aug 2018 at 10:45


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

At a tasting, small stable bubly head, very dark brown color, nutty vanila aroma with a bit of cocoa, flavor of nuts and dark chocolate, light bitterness. Nice.

Tried on 08 Aug 2018 at 14:08


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Cask at the GBBF 2018 day 1 07/08/2018. A clear mid orange coloured pour with a a halo white head. Aroma is earthy. Medicinal hop, orange rind. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, sweaty orange rind, hop oils. Grassy citrus. Palate is semi sweet, moderate carbonation, grainy.

Tried from Cask on 07 Aug 2018 at 20:00


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

7th August 2018
GBBF Day 1. Cask. Clear gold beer, small pale cream colour head. Palate is light and smooth and semi dry, modest fine carbonation. Light sweetish malts, touch of grain. Reasonable citric hops. Little fresh orange and tangerine. A little lime. Some floral pith in there. Light and fairly dry finish. Tidy.

Tried from Cask on 07 Aug 2018 at 16:54


5.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Bottle sample at a tasting at Yoav's place. Dark brown. Lactose, nuts, chocolate, sweet, artificial, a bit vegetal, bitterish finish.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Aug 2018 at 20:56


6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Sample at the Gate House JDW. Thin white head. Clear golden pour. Light bitterness.

Tried on 06 Aug 2018 at 16:49


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Tried on 05 Aug 2018 at 17:36