Brooklyn Pulp Art 6Pk

Brooklyn Pulp Art 6Pk is a hazy IPA from Brooklyn Brewery at 6.5% ABV, sold as a six-pack of cans. A Gold medal winner at the International Brewing Awards, Pulp Art stands apart from typical New England–style IPAs with a pronounced malt backbone and a hop bill of Citra, Strata, and Simcoe that delivers waves of tropical fruit and earthy bitterness.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.5%  |  Origin: New York, USA  |  Style: Hazy / New England–Style IPA  |  Brewery: Brooklyn Brewery

Production & Heritage

Brooklyn Brewery was founded in 1988 by Steve Hindy and Tom Potter in Brooklyn, New York, and has grown into one of the most recognized craft breweries in the country. Pulp Art is brewed with a triple-hop combination of Citra, Strata, and Simcoe, creating a beer that bridges modern haze-forward brewing with a more traditional malt-driven structure. The result reads as a hybrid: the soft, pillowy mouthfeel of a New England IPA layered over a grainy backbone and pine-laced bitterness more typical of West Coast traditions.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe tropical fruit leads — pineapple and mango dominate — followed by flashes of bubblegum and a biscuity malt sweetness underneath. A secondary wave of citrus peel and light pine emerges as the beer warms.

Taste: The entry is juicy with immediate mango and orange, but the mid-palate shifts toward a sweeter grain character and a splash of kiwi. Rather than staying strictly soft, Pulp Art pivots into a moderately bitter center with earthy, resinous hop flavor and notable malt depth that gives the beer real body.

Finish: The finish is drier than most hazy IPAs suggest, closing with a lingering citrus bitterness and a faint pine note. It cleans up quickly, leaving a refreshingly soft impression that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Pulp Art

Pour cold into a tulip glass or drink straight from the can — Pulp Art's aromatic hop profile rewards either approach, though a glass helps the tropical aromatics bloom. Three cocktails and beer-forward drinks that suit its character:

• IPA Shandy: Equal parts Pulp Art and fresh lemonade amplify the citrus notes and tame the bitterness on hot days.
• Michelada: The mango-forward profile and malt sweetness pair naturally with lime, hot sauce, and Tajín for a savory beer cocktail.
• Beer-a-Rita: Blend with frozen mango, lime juice, and a splash of triple sec — the tropical hop character acts as a natural bridge.

Best For

• Introducing someone to the hazy IPA category without overwhelming hop intensity
• Backyard grilling sessions where a juicy, approachable IPA keeps pace with bold food
• Stocking a craft beer fridge with a reliable, widely available New York hazy
• Bringing to a gathering where drinkers range from light lager fans to hop enthusiasts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pulp Art taste like? Pulp Art leads with bright mango, pineapple, and orange flavors carried by a substantial malt sweetness, then finishes drier than expected with earthy bitterness and a hint of pine. It drinks like a mashup of hazy juice-bomb IPA and a more traditional malt-forward brew.

How does Pulp Art compare to other widely available hazy IPAs? Pulp Art leans more malt-forward and bitter than many mainstream hazy IPAs, which tend to suppress bitterness in favor of pure juice character. Its grainy backbone and pine-hop finish give it a slightly old-school edge that reviewers have described as "hazy IPA viewed through a West Coast kaleidoscope."

Is Pulp Art good for hazy IPA beginners? Yes — reviewers consistently describe it as "a hazy IPA for all" and "an IPA for the masses," meaning its approachable sweetness and moderate 6.5% ABV work well for drinkers exploring the style for the first time.

Where is Pulp Art made? Pulp Art is produced by Brooklyn Brewery, which was founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1988. The brewery remains one of the most prominent craft operations in the New York metro area.

What foods pair well with Pulp Art? Grilled chicken tacos with mango salsa echo the beer's tropical character. Fish and chips benefit from the citrus bitterness cutting through fried batter. A sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese plate matches the malt sweetness. Spicy Thai noodles are tamed by the soft body, and a slice of key lime pie mirrors the citrus finish.

What sizes does Pulp Art come in? Brooklyn Pulp Art is primarily available as a six-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this expression.

Is Pulp Art worth the price? Pulp Art positions as an entry-level to mid-tier craft hazy IPA, landing in the everyday drinking range rather than the limited-release price tier. With a Gold medal from the International Brewing Awards and an 85/100 from Craft Beer & Brewing, it delivers competitive quality for its category.

Why Pulp Art?

The International Brewing Awards Gold medal validates what the hop bill promises — Citra, Strata, and Simcoe working in concert to deliver genuine tropical complexity rather than one-note juice. What makes Pulp Art genuinely interesting is its refusal to fully commit to the soft, low-bitterness haze trend; the malt backbone and earthy bitterness give the beer a structural dimension that many competitors in this space lack. With over 77,000 ratings on Untappd and an 85/100 from Craft Beer & Brewing, it has earned broad recognition as an accessible yet credible hazy IPA from a brewery with more than three decades of New York brewing history. For drinkers who want tropical hop flavor with actual substance behind it, Pulp Art fills a gap that pure juice-bomb IPAs leave open.