Pitchside
Sturdy Shelter Brewing


- From:
- Sturdy Shelter Brewing
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
- ABV:
- 5.6%
- Score:
- +8 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.05 | pDev: 1.23%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 12, 2025
- Added:
- Aug 09, 2025
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
Pitchside ESB is a copper-colored Extra Special Bitter that kicks off with aromas of caramel and subtle fruit. Brewed with British malts and hops, it delivers a smooth play between malt sweetness and a dry, balanced bitterness. It’s a proper pint for lovers of the game and the tradition.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
4/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16oz, canned on 6/26/2025
L: copper colored ale with a foamy ivory head
S: malty, bread crust, toasted grain, earthy hops
T: toasted grain, bread crust, caramel, toffee, earthy & spicy hops
F: medium body, ample carbonation, moderately bitter finish
O: really good example of the style
Aug 10, 2025L: copper colored ale with a foamy ivory head
S: malty, bread crust, toasted grain, earthy hops
T: toasted grain, bread crust, caramel, toffee, earthy & spicy hops
F: medium body, ample carbonation, moderately bitter finish
O: really good example of the style
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