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.
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask @ Commercial Inn, Sowerby Bridge. Golden with a small head. It has a full-body, its strength is apparent but with a mild tropical fruitiness that proves tasty enough.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Apr 2018
at 16:05
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Hedley Verity, Leeds. Hazy yellow-blonde with a head. Has a decent hop-malt balance, although it's a little thin with this. There's a lingering bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Apr 2018
at 20:57
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Calderdale Beer Festival 2017. Golden in colour with a malt-hop balance - but if pushed probably just a little more of the latter in this session ale.
Tried
on 25 Mar 2018
at 20:55
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Cask @ The Cherry Tree, Huddersfield. Golden with a small head. It has a clear strength to it, and a mild sweetness to what would otherwise be a very hoppy ale without it.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Mar 2018
at 22:21
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 7
From cask at Salford Arms with JFE and BG 20.01.18. Clear golden. Dense and persistent off-white head and lacing. Fine aroma and taste of pale malt, sweet citrus, citrus juice and marmalade. Medium citrus bitterness balanced with pale malt.
Tried
from Cask
on 20 Jan 2018
at 08:24
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Cask @ Commercial Inn, Sowerby Bridge. Golden-amber with a strength to it. Has a stewed fruit nose with a sugary taste and a fair bitterness.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Aug 2017
at 13:24
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Commercial Inn, Sowerby Bridge. Copper with a small head. It’s a steady bitter with a light berry-sweet taste and a sweet nose.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Aug 2017
at 06:35
6/10
Tried
on 30 Jul 2017
at 06:45
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Gryphon, Bristol 17/7/2017. Amber in colour, with a small, white, head. Sweetish malts, a touch of caramel, hedgerow fruits, and a lingering, bitter hop finish. Good.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Jul 2017
at 13:47
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Fox & Duck, Sheffield. Golden with a smallish creamy head. Slightly floral with a very palatable texture.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Jul 2017
at 16:07