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.

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7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Hanspull cask at the Blue Boar, Leicester. Light to mid-gold, clear with a good-sized creamy off-white head on top. Lots of tangerine, candied citrus peel in the aroma. Taste is on the sweet side but by no means sickly, with notes of pomelo, tangerine and a little bit of pomegranate. The gentlest malt base holds it all up. Bitterness on the finish, almost a grassy character right at the end. This is an exemplary little sessioner.

Tried from Cask on 10 Nov 2024 at 16:20


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Hand-pulled pint at the Pheasant Inn and Brewhouse on 31st October 2024. Light golden pour, snow white crown that hung around. Citrus front, back and sides, some mild malt action for balance.

Tried on 31 Oct 2024 at 19:25


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Cask at the Tiny Tavern, Lincoln. Pale golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are light citrus and malty rich. Crisp body.

Tried from Cask at Tiny Tavern on 26 Oct 2024 at 14:10


7

Tried from Draft on 20 Oct 2024 at 17:21



6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Cask at the Tiny Tavern, Lincoln. Golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are are light peachy and citrus fruity. Light body

Tried from Cask at Tiny Tavern on 12 Sep 2024 at 16:10


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Hand-pulled pint in the Pheasant Inn and Brewhouse on 31st August 2024. Red hue to the amber/chestnut coloured body, clean and clear with an off-white crown. Malty front with some hop action for a semblance of balance, not a style of beer I'm used too, but I enjoyed this one.

Tried on 31 Aug 2024 at 21:15


7.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Hand-pulled pint at the Wrekin Inn on Sunday afternoon, 25th August 2024. Golden pour, white crown. Really enjoyed this, a classic citrus flavoured IPA (a style I rarely go for to be honest). First beer of a long session.

Tried on 25 Aug 2024 at 15:02


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

Hand-pulled sample in Ye Old Fighting Cocks on 20th August 2024. Slight haze to the golden pour, white crust. Semi-sweet Mango front with not much behind. Didn't buy a pint!

Tried on 21 Aug 2024 at 21:17


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

On cask at Bread and Bitter, Nottingham - opaque black, beige head. Chocolate, roasted nuts, vanilla ice-cream, very sweet.

Tried from Cask on 14 Aug 2024 at 21:51