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Pulp Theory

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Pulp Theory is a hyper-hopped hazy IPA crafted to accentuate bold hop flavors of ripe orange, pineapple juice and fruit punch. Odell calls it a mad journey into both art and science, the worlds that blend in a brewer's mind. It runs at 7.5% ABV. Odell began in 1989 in a 1915 grain elevator in Fort Collins, Colorado.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruityorange
hoppy
fruity
orange
tropical
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose bursts immediately with bright tropical fruit and citrus—ripe orange peel, pineapple juice, and subtle notes of fruit punch dominate the top.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pulp Theory

◎ Appearance

Pulp Theory presents a hazy golden-yellow body with substantial suspended particles that diffuse the light evenly throughout. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls. The fine carbonation supports a soft, pillowy foam structure characteristic of the hazy IPA style.

golden-yellowhazy, full suspensioncreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose bursts immediately with bright tropical fruit and citrus—ripe orange peel, pineapple juice, and subtle notes of fruit punch dominate the top. Noble hop varieties contribute a clean, herbal backbone without aggressive resinous edges. A soft, creamy malt presence underlying the hops suggests a gentle grain sweetness that does not overpower the vibrant fruit character.

ripe orange, pineappletropical fruit juicenoble hop charactersoft grain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and full-bodied, with bold hop-derived fruit flavors of orange and tropical notes carrying the entry. Mid-palate shows a balanced bitterness around 50 IBU—present but restrained, allowing the fruity complexity to remain in the foreground. The malt provides a smooth, slightly creamy texture that prevents harshness and supports an overall refreshing character despite the assertive hop profile.

bold hop fruitbalanced bitternesscreamy bodyjuicy, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and orange zest fading gradually over several seconds. No harsh phenolic or metallic notes persist; the aftertaste remains fruit-forward and inviting.

clean, dryorange zest linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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