Fresh Pulp: This Tastes Like Fruit Salad… and We’re Not Sure That’s Good

This week on Beer, Together, we take on something completely different — Fresh Pulp from Buxton Brewery, a 6% double dry-hopped New England IPA… and let’s just say, it divides opinion.From the first pour, this one is loud. Hazy, juicy, and packed with tropical fruit flavours — pineapple, mango, citrus — it’s a full-on fruit assault. But does more flavour actually mean a better beer?We break down:What double dry hopping really does to a beerWhy NEIPAs (New England IPAs) are so hazy and fruit-forwardThe role of hops like Citra, Chinook, Centennial, El Dorado… and the newer British Harlequin hopWhether beers like this are built for enthusiasts… or just for trying onceThere’s also a proper reality check on drinkability. At 6%, this isn’t your easy-going pint — it’s a first drink of the nightbeer… if that.We also dive into:The story of Buxton Brewery — from a 40L garage setup in 2009 to a full-scale operationOur own (failed) home brewing adventuresWhy some beers fight your food instead of complementing itAnd where this actually fits in a real drinking occasion🍽️ Food Pairings?Surprisingly, this one leans toward bold, punchy flavours:Kimchi fried chickenSalty cheesesPickles & relishes⚖️ Choose Your FighterCan anything beat our reigning champion Neck Oil?We score on:FlavourDrinkabilityOccasion…and let’s just say, Fresh Pulp has a fight on its hands.🍺 This is what Beer, Together is all about — trying beers you might not pick yourself, figuring out where they fit (if they fit at all), and having a proper conversation about it.👍 Tried Fresh Pulp? Agree or completely disagree with us?Join the conversation:📲 Instagram: @BeerTogether123🎙️ Follow the podcast on Spotify to be part of the community#BeerTogether#CraftBeerUK#NEIPA#HazyIPA#BeerPodcast#BuxtonBrewery#BeerReview#DrinkDifferent#UKBeer#PodcastUK#BeerLovers#IndieBeer#HopHeads