Blue Bee Brewery

Microbrewery in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Established in 2010

Contact
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.

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6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
Tried from Cask on 06 Jun 2025 at 14:39

7.1/10 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.
Tried from Cask at Pheasant on 07 May 2025 at 17:00

6.6/10 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
Tried from Cask at The Leopard on 15 Apr 2025 at 17:54

6.4/10 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
Tried from Can at The Leopard on 13 Apr 2025 at 19:23

6.3/10 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.
Tried from Cask at Kelham Island Tavern on 01 Apr 2025 at 11:09

6.9/10 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.
Tried from Cask at The Leopard on 24 Mar 2025 at 18:40

6.9/10 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.
Tried from Cask at Bradford CAMRA Beer Festival on 01 Mar 2025 at 11:52

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Beer Number 2 at the Bradford Beer Festival 2025. Strong stout, slightly negating the style flavour here but a full-bodied mouthful. Typically my pourer went well over the third mark on a brew I didn't want too much of.
Tried from Cask at Bradford CAMRA Beer Festival on 27 Feb 2025 at 19:32

4.6/10 Appearance 5 Aroma 4 Flavor 4.5 Texture 5 Overall 5
From the cask on my visit to the Alexandra hotel in Derby pre match. Pours a deep pure orange with no head. Aromas & tastes of sharp citrus including grapefruit & mango. Very intense over powering the hops. Didn't finish the pint, not often that happens
Tried from Cask on 21 Feb 2025 at 18:12

6.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
Cask at the Kelham Island Tavern, Sheffield on 20th February 2025. Pale gold with white foam and descending lace. Zests and pungencies in aroma. Soapy citrus fruits, tropical fruits and zesty peel in-mouth, and a finish reflecting the aforesaid. Smooth mouthfeel and a light to medium body.
Tried from Cask at Kelham Island Tavern on 20 Feb 2025 at 20:20