A small batch, family owned microbrewery opened in 2015 operating on a 10 barrel plant.
The regular beers carry wildlife themed names and artwork including their Nutty Ambassador hazlenut milk stout which won Champion Beer of Sheffield in 2018, alongside these is a series of one-off specials.
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February Pub of the Month presented
Our chairman Glyn Mansell presented Bankers Draft shift manager Alex Crowe with our February Pub of the Month award, which he accepted on behalf of all the team at this Wetherspoons pub located in Sheffield City Centre by Castle Square tram stop. The award is voted for by our members and reflects the local managements…
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Sheffield CAMRA – Breweries we have known
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Limited edition Steel City Beer & Cider Festival 2019 beer mats
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Brewery Bits
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March Pub of the Month presentation
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Poppy’s Sheffield roundup
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Kelham Island Brewery
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Dom’s Casks of the Month
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Heeley City Farm Beer Festival
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