Blue Bee was set up in 2010 by Richard Hough, former head brewer at Abbeydale, who has also done stints at Acorn, Crown, Spire, Raw and Marble. Starting his own brewery allows him to use this invaluable experience on his own terms, creating beers that are noted for “quality, consistency and with a slight addiction factor”. In 2014 the business was acquired by Reet Ale Pubs, which runs three pubs in Sheffield.
Olut (21769) reviewed American Five Hop Version 80 from Blue Bee Brewery 7 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
A suitably named first choice beer for the day on Independence Day in America. Quite a bittered hoppy amalgamation in this latest version.
Fin (18365) reviewed American Five Hop Version 79 from Blue Bee Brewery 8 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
On tap cask, at the Smithfield, Derby in the company of Dad, Pauline, Scott and Mandy Saturday 7th June 2025. Pours clear gold, slim white head. There is a little bit of fruitiness, a touch buttery on the nose, simple and lacks a little bit.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Cask at the Feathers and Star, Wirksworth, 06/06/2025.
Light black with a khaki cap that thins to a swirl.
Nose is light charr, smoke, dried fruits, cocoa powder.
Taste comprises chocolate biscuit, dried fruit rinds, dark malts, charr.
Medium bodied, soft carbonation, drying close.
Tasty mild.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8
Hand--pulled pint in The Pheasant Inn & Brewhouse on 7th May 2025. Clean and clear golden body, white crown. Dry and hoppy, the first of this series I've come across. Nice combination of hops with piney notes on a bed of citrus/tropical fruits.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Half pint on cask at the Leopard.
Medium creamy white head. Clear golden pour. Light bitterness
Deanso (15673) reviewed Harlequin Pale from Blue Bee Brewery 10 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
Half pint on cask at the Leopard.
Medium creamy white head. Clear golden pour. Light bitterness
Garrold (11394) reviewed Bessemer Blonde from Blue Bee Brewery 10 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Cask. Kelham Island Tavern. Light hazed gold. Thick white foam. Tad buttery and a tad vinegar-ish. Unusual to get a below par beer in here, but this isn’t the first time recently. Ok golde in good nick probably.
Deanso (15673) reviewed Citra Idaho Pale from Blue Bee Brewery 11 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Half pint on cask at the Leopard.
Medium creamy white head. Slightly hazy golden r. Light citrus bitterness.
Olut (21769) reviewed Cryo Simcoe Pale from Blue Bee Brewery 11 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7
Bradford Beer Festival 2025, beer number 16 for me in this instance. Hopped tropical fruit, good body, hides strength well in taste.