Saint Mars of the Desert

SMOD to its friends, opened in the Attercliffe area of Sheffield after Dan Paquette and Martha Holley relocated from Boston, Massachusset in 2018 with over 20 years brewing experience.

The brewery is one of only a few in the UK with a koelship and the beer range has an international influence including rustic ales, Monastic type beers and Koelship hopped lagers.

The beer is available in keg and can. The brewery site is two small buildings – brewery and tap room around a courtyard. The tap room, which opens at the weekend, offers table service, Dan and Martha are usually around to answer any questions about the brewery. Note no cask beer and payment is card only.

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