

Kettlehead Brewing Company, a delightful American brewpub restaurant in Tilton, New Hampshire, invites you to savor their award-winning craft beers and a diverse menu featuring the best smash burgers, woodfired pizzas, delectable sandwiches, and their famous pretzel bites. With outdoor patios and an fun retro game room, Kettlehead Brewing creates a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for both friends and families. Boasting an impressive selection beyond beer, they offer wine, cider, soda, and kid-friendly options, ensuring everyone can enjoy a memorable dining experience.
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Kettlehead Brewing has long been a reliable anchor in the Tilton craft scene, and their kitchen usually operates with the same precision as their brewhouse. On a recent visit, I set my sights on the Shrimp Po’ Boy, a sandwich that demands a delicate harmony between decadence and structure.
The Star of the Show: The Shrimp
The shrimp themselves were, in a word, exemplary. Often, brewery kitchens lean too heavily on a thick, leaden batter, but these were expertly prepared. The crust was light and shattered with a satisfying crunch, yielding to tender, sweet shrimp that tasted remarkably fresh for being so far from the Gulf. They were seasoned with just enough kick to let you know they were there, and the accompanying remoulade added a bright, creamy acidity that tied the proteins together beautifully.
The Downfall: The Vessel
Unfortunately, the experience was hampered by the bread. In the world of Po’ Boys, the bread is meant to be the “shroud”—crisp on the outside but airy and soft enough to compress when bitten. The roll served here, however, lacked that essential soul. It felt uninspired and somewhat dense, lacking the structural integrity to support the generous portion of shrimp without becoming a distraction. Rather than elevating the sandwich, it felt like an afterthought that muted the brilliance of the filling.
The Verdict
If you’re coming for the flavors, Kettlehead is hitting the mark—the shrimp are arguably some of the best fried seafood in the area. But if you’re a purist who believes the sandwich is only as good as the crumb of its crust, the bread may leave you wanting more. It’s a “good” meal that stops just short of being “great” solely due to the bakery choice.
Pair it with one of their flagship IPAs, and you’ll still leave happy—just keep your expectations for the roll in check.
We ordered the fried calamari as an appetizer. Then followed it up with pulled pork sandwich with onion rings, smash burger (triple) and the woodside chicken nachos. Conversation was scarce as we were all focused on our meals. Food was tasty and plentiful.
Our server was awesome! Took the time time to explain the beers to us and made recommendations for the beer flight. Very courteous and responsive to our requests.
Not gonna lie, we weren’t sure what we were getting into. Would this place welcome diversity? Would the food suck if the beer is good? Took a chance and so grateful we did.
Great spot! They also have a beer of the month type of program for locals, $150 buy-in. (If they shipped to Illinois we would have joined.)
We plan on returning whenever we are in the area.
IPAs were delicious, and so was the Pizza . We got the small cup pepperoni with hot honey.
I would go back just for the Pizza.
I would return just for the beer.