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The Fat Cat (Free House)

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Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - ChironExceptional1
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Ing-ger-landExcellent1
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - The Grusome TwosomeExcellent1
Five Towns - Callum's BestExcellent1
Bartrams - MarldExcellent1
Welbeck Abbey - Ernest GeorgeExcellent1
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Colorado RedExcellent1
Tigertops - Tom Tom MildGood1
Empire - UnicornGood1
Bird Brain - Northern SiskinGood1
Oakwell - SeniorGood1
Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Old BernardGood1
Saltaire - NuptualeGood1
Salopian - Blackwater Boogie WoogieAcceptable1
Nottingham - Nottingham NoelAcceptable1
Fulstow (Fugelestou Ales) - European MashNot Tried0
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Merry Christmas BabyNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Fat Cat, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Visits Details

09 Jul 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
A little lull after the Saturday lunchtime rush. Time to relax in the front bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Welbeck Abbey - Ernest George4.20ExcellentMalty and full bodied red style ale. Lots of sweetm toffee malt flavours and little in the way of hoppiness. Fruity finish. My score 16/20.
25 Jun 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Garden full on this warm summer's day, so plenty of room inside.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Bartrams - Marld3.40ExcellentClassic East Anglian style mild, with rich grainy and caramel malt flavour and very little hoppiness. Some berry fruits in the finish. My score 17/20.
08 May 2011 (Flying.geordie)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Chiron5.00Exceptional
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - The Grusome Twosome4.00Excellent
22 Apr 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy with St Georges Day beers inside and Wedding beers in the outside bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Saltaire - Nuptuale4.20GoodWell balanced pale bitter with good bitter hop character balanced by some malt. My score 15/20.
19 Feb 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy with not a seat to be had mid Saturday afternoon.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Exit 33 (formerly The Brew Company then Sky's Edge) - Old Bernard4.40GoodWell balanced hoppy bitter with sweetish malty notes and fruity hop flavours. My score 15/20.
10 Dec 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
Busy but still with excellent relaxed atmosphere and a great range of beers on.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tigertops - Tom Tom Mild3.60GoodDark brown mild with good malt character but some dry hoppiness in the finish. My score 15/20.
Bird Brain - Northern Siskin4.70GoodVery pale and hoppy premium bitter with some maltiness but also an assertive hoppiness with some citrus notes. My score 15/20.
Nottingham - Nottingham Noel3.70AcceptablePale bitter with quite a dry, bitter hop character with a hint of spiciness. My score 13/20.
Fulstow (Fugelestou Ales) - European Mash4.00Not Tried
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Merry Christmas Baby4.00Not Tried
09 Oct 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Salopian - Blackwater Boogie Woogie4.20AcceptableVery pale and quite bitter and hoppy with citrus hop flavours. Dry, hoppy finish. My score 14/20.
11 Aug 2010 (Flying.geordie)
A few in the bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Thornbridge / Thornbridge Hall - Colorado Red5.90Excellent
26 Jun 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
BeerABVScoreNotes
Oakwell - Senior4.30GoodWell balanced traditional amber bitter. My score 15/20.
27 May 2010 (Flying.geordie)
Late lunchtime and bar very busy.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Kelham Island (probably brewed by Thornbridge now) - Ing-ger-land4.00Excellent
Five Towns - Callum's Best4.60Excellent
Empire - Unicorn4.20Good

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About The Fat Cat

The pub sign. The Fat Cat, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional3
Excellent32
Good24
Acceptable11
Poor3

Website.

The pub is found in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8SA.

In Alma Street, possibly the most famous drinking establishment in Sheffield. Always has at least 10 ales on, dozens of bottled beers and fantastic food to boot.

We have visited this pub 42 times, seen 102 different beers and tried 69 of them.

Map location

Postcode: S3 8SA