TheNoiseThatWeMade

  The Reader : Paul Coupe, freelance web developer   Why is this ‘Your Local’? “There’s nowhere else like it in Sheffield. You’re always guaranteed to find something interesting on the bar. I went to Berlin last year and the atmosphere and decor reminds me of that city.” Favourite tipple: Brewdog’s 5am Saint 5% & Siren Brewery’s Limoncello IPA 9%   The Local: A new addition to Devonshire Street this year - Brewdog’s Sheffield branch, as the brewery’s mantra, focuses on flavoursome upfront hop forward beers. Showcased via its 20 draught keg lines and a glass walled keg chillin’ room; a viewing wonder. There’s usually a 50/50 split on the taps offering the likes of Brewdog core beers from Punk IPA (5.4%) to more extreme specials like their barley wine, Shipwrecker Circus, at a powerful 10.5% alongside guests from Magic Rock , Stone and Mikkeller .   The entire bar staff are Cicerone trained (a respected beer certification program) which ...

  The Reader : Mark Evans, solicitor & beer drinker Why is this ‘Your Local’?   “First and foremost I just like the variety of beer on the hand pulls and key kegs. Pretty much every time I’ve been in there’s different beers to try. The pub always has a relaxed vibe too.” Favourite tipple:   Porters and milds such as Thornbridge Brewery’s Pollards, a dark coffee milk stout 5% The Local:   Residing on Commonside in Crookesmoor this old coaching house continues to provide a resting stop for thirsty travellers and locals alike in the west of Sheffield. Its hook line - music, arts and community sits at the heart of its ethos. With 8 cask lines and multiple keg lines including 4 Thornbridge beers in addition to Pilsner Urquell and Leffe, the Hallamshire always has the newest Thornbridge keg offerings.   A recent stalwart, from their innovative brewing side, includes the taste bud exploder Cherry Brown. A brown ale with a massi...