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.
4.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4
Cask @ Fox & Duck, Sheffield. Blond with a thin head. Has a citrus bitterness alongside a heavy floralness.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Jun 2017
at 17:05
7.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Cask (gravity) @ NBF 2016 [ The 41th. Nottingham Beer Festival (The 9th Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival) ], Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EB. [ As Little Critters Sleepy Badger ].Clear dark black brown colour with a average, open and frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, light beige head. Aroma is moderate to heavy malty, roasted, chocolate, dark malt, licorice. Flavor is moderate to light light heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a long duration, licorice - anisseed, roasted, dark malt, sweet malt, honey. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20161014] 8-3-7-3-15
Tried
from Cask
on 23 May 2017
at 10:41
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask (gravity) @ NBF 2016 [ The 41th. Nottingham Beer Festival (The 9th Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival) ], Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England NG1 6EB. [ As Little Critters Blonde Bear ].Clear medium orange yellow colour with a small, frothy - fizzy and open, fair lacing, mostly diminishing, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, sweet malt, pale malt, fruity malt, light hoppy. Flavor is moderate sweet and light bitter with a average to long duration, fruity, pale malt, pale bread, sweet malt. Body is medium, texture is oily to watery, carbonation is soft to flat. [20161014] 6-3-6-3-13
Tried
from Cask
on 22 May 2017
at 16:54
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Black color with a beige layer on top. Some lacing. Ok intensity in the aroma. Medium body and a fine carbonation level. Easy to drink. Ok balance between sweetness and bitterness. Semi dry ending. Dark malt, crystal/burnt malt, roast and cold coffee in the flavor. Decent easy drinkable stout, with an ok character.
[Cask at Murderers in Norwich, England]
[Cask at Murderers in Norwich, England]
Tried
from Cask
on 20 May 2017
at 02:57
4.6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Hazed golden color with a white layer on top. Moderate intensity in the aroma. Medium body and a soft carbonation level. Tad sweet and a moderate bitterness. Malty, mild citric and herbal flavor. Not really exciting.
[Cask at Murderers in Norwich, England]
Brewery #1678
[Cask at Murderers in Norwich, England]
Brewery #1678
Tried
from Cask
on 16 May 2017
at 10:14
6.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Clear golden body with a thin white head. Nose is straw, grass, lots of citrus, and some flowery hops. Taste is a hearty fruit salad, sharp but sweet bitterness. Decent effort.
Tried
on 13 May 2017
at 13:51
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Fox & Duck, Sheffield. Golden-blonde, fuller-bodied ale with a light lemon citrus flavour.
Tried
from Cask
on 10 May 2017
at 13:43
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Cask @ Beerhouse, Bradford. Golden with a creamy head. Smoothish texture with a light tropical and stewed fruitiness in aroma and taste.
Tried
from Cask
on 01 May 2017
at 11:28
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
By gravicask at Murderers in Norwich. Clear golden body, dotted spots on the glass. Moderate aromas of citrus and grain. Juicy malts to the taste buds prolonged to a malt-fruity end. Satisfying (Shared with Cunningham 18.02.2017).
Tried
from Cask
on 01 Mar 2017
at 01:56
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
16th February 2017
Chelmsford Winter Beer Fest (with Rune, Rasmus, Saxo and Camons) @ KEGS. Cask. Almost opaque dark brown beer, a few tan bubbles. Palate is light, semi dry and has reasonable fine carbonation. Tangy dark malts, chocolate drinking powder. Mild bitterness. Light dry finish. Fine.
Chelmsford Winter Beer Fest (with Rune, Rasmus, Saxo and Camons) @ KEGS. Cask. Almost opaque dark brown beer, a few tan bubbles. Palate is light, semi dry and has reasonable fine carbonation. Tangy dark malts, chocolate drinking powder. Mild bitterness. Light dry finish. Fine.
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Feb 2017
at 09:04