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Unit 29-30 Holland Road Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S3 8AB, England
Description
Blue Bee Brewery is an independent brewery in the heart of the valley of beer in Sheffield, England.
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.
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.
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask H/P at The Cambridge Blue, Cambridge, Sunday 8th June 2014 Pours black with a smattering of small bubbles. Its a little roasty, tangy with a little ash and fig. Another nice beer. A6 A4 T7 P4 Ov13 3.4
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Jun 2014
at 06:30
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Cask (Rutland Arms, Sheffield) - Pale golden in colour. Grapefruit, lemon and tea in the aroma. Very refreshing taste with grapefruit, peach and a hint of passion fruit.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Jun 2014
at 17:36
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Cask (Free Trade Inn, Newcastle) - Dark brown in colour. Marzipan, dried fruit and caramel in the aroma. Fruity and slightly nutty taste with chestnuts, raisins and toffee.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 May 2014
at 17:54
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask gravity at Fullerians Rugby club beer fest. Clear caramel colour with a halo of cream head. Aroma is earthy dirt, roast and slight citrus. Flavour is sweet caramel, choc and earthy berry. Lingering roast coffee.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Apr 2014
at 13:57
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Closed Shop, Sheffield [210314] [From memory as notes lost]
Very light blonde, thin dense white head. Herbal, citrus aroma with very light pale malts underneath. Citrus dry bitter zest, herbal hop flavours, very light pale malt background, thin mouthfeel, found the a finish a bit harsh and dry. Found the hops astringent, too much bitter dry zest as I recall. I wasn’t all that keen on this.
Very light blonde, thin dense white head. Herbal, citrus aroma with very light pale malts underneath. Citrus dry bitter zest, herbal hop flavours, very light pale malt background, thin mouthfeel, found the a finish a bit harsh and dry. Found the hops astringent, too much bitter dry zest as I recall. I wasn’t all that keen on this.
Tried
from Cask
on 24 Mar 2014
at 14:39
8/10
Tried
on 07 Mar 2014
at 12:49
5.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Rook & Gaskill, York 26 Jan 13. Mørk amber. God honning / karamellaroma. Myk munnfølelse. Smaken har det samme karamell/honningpreget.
Tried
on 16 Feb 2014
at 04:28
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask at The Devonshire Cat; dark brown pour with creamy tan head, roasted malt and chocolate aroma, sweet taste quite thin mouthfeel some roasted malts and a hint of coffee.
Tried
from Cask
on 03 Feb 2014
at 12:19
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask at the George on the Strand, 23/01/14. Clear pale golden with a thin off white head. Nose is straw, lemon, chemical notes, not overly inviting. Taste comprises lemon rind, faint hop presence, more chemical tinges, light diacetyl notes, earthy, straw. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, semi drying closure. Pretty poor showing when held up to the quality of what’s being brewed these days.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Jan 2014
at 06:52
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Cask at the Merchants Inn, Rugby, 30/10/13. Lightly hazed golden with a thin off white covering. Nose is earthy hops, lemon sherbet, citric fruit, straw. Taste comprises toasted malts, lemon sherbet, light hop bill, citric fruit lick. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, dry grassy bitterness at the curtain call. Solid enough GB.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 Nov 2013
at 00:29