New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA 6Pk

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA 6Pk is a 9% ABV American Imperial IPA brewed with six hop varieties, sold as a six-pack of 12oz cans. Built on a rare blend of Delta, Bravo, Centennial, Cascade, Calypso, and Mosaic hops, this expression scores an 86 on BeerAdvocate from over 1,100 ratings, and the broader Voodoo Ranger line has collected gold medals at both the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9%  |  IBUs: 70  |  Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado  |  Style: American Imperial IPA  |  Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

New Belgium Brewing Company operates out of Fort Collins, Colorado, and ranks among the largest craft breweries in the United States. The Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA is brewed using a pale and black malt bill alongside that signature six-hop blend — Delta, Bravo, Centennial, Cascade, Calypso, and Mosaic — a combination that layers citrus, tropical, pine, and floral hop dimensions in ways most Imperial IPAs don't attempt. At 70 IBUs and 9% ABV, the recipe balances aggressive hop character with enough malt structure to prevent the bitterness from bulldozing the palate.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh-cut pine and resinous hops lead immediately, followed by a rush of grapefruit and tropical fruit. Floral and honeyed undertones emerge as the beer warms in the glass.

Taste: The entry is sweet and bready, with pale malt establishing a caramel-tinged foundation. Citrus and tropical fruit — papaya, Fuji apple — roll through the mid-palate before resinous pine and fir take command. The interplay between bright citrus and sticky pine stays dynamic through each sip, never settling into one dimension.

Finish: Clean and lingering, with a firm hoppy bite that anchors the close. A trace of caramel sweetness from the malt backbone offsets the dry, resinous fade, making the next sip feel inevitable.

How to Drink Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA

Pour into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint at 45–50°F to let the six-hop aromatics fully open up; the 9% ABV and layered hop profile reward patient sipping rather than rushed drinking. For beer cocktail enthusiasts, the hop profile translates well into a Citrus Shandy, where the grapefruit and pine character amplifies fresh lemonade; a Hoppy Michelada, where the resinous backbone adds real depth to the classic tomato-lime-chili framework; or a Beergarita, blending the tropical hop notes with tequila, lime juice, and a salted rim for an unexpectedly harmonious serve.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts where bold, grilled flavors need an equally bold beer
• Sharing with hop-obsessed friends during a craft beer tasting
• Pairing alongside fiery dishes like Nashville hot chicken or jalapeño burgers
• Winding down a Friday evening with a slow, contemplative pour

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA taste like? It opens with sweet, bready malt before waves of grapefruit, tropical fruit, and resinous pine take over, finishing clean with a firm, lingering hoppy bite. The 9% ABV adds warmth without masking the hop complexity.

How does Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA compare to Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA? Both are high-ABV Imperial IPAs, but Dogfish Head 90 Minute uses a continual hopping process for layered bitterness, while Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA relies on a distinct six-hop blend for a broader aromatic spectrum spanning pine, citrus, and tropical fruit. Voodoo Ranger tends to drink slightly drier, whereas 90 Minute leans into a more caramelized malt sweetness.

Is Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA good for sipping neat? Absolutely — poured into a tulip glass at 45–50°F, it reveals its full range of pine, citrus, and tropical aromatics, and the 9% ABV provides enough body to sustain a slow, deliberate pour.

Where is Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA made? It is brewed by New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado, one of the largest and most widely distributed craft breweries in the United States.

What foods pair well with Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA? Smoked brisket, where the pine and resin cut through the rich fat; spicy Thai curry, where the tropical hop notes complement coconut and lemongrass; sharp aged cheddar, which stands up to the beer's bitterness; grilled jalapeño burgers, where the citrus brightness balances the heat; and carrot cake, where the malt sweetness and hop spice mirror the dessert's warm spices.

What sizes does Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA come in? It is widely available in six-packs of 12oz cans, and New Belgium also distributes it in single 19.2oz stovepipe cans in many markets.

Is Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA worth the price? Positioned as a premium craft six-pack, it sits in the accessible end of the Imperial IPA category — delivering a six-hop complexity and 9% ABV that competes with expressions costing notably more per unit.

Why Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA?

The six-hop blend is the headline differentiator — few Imperial IPAs deploy Delta, Bravo, Centennial, Cascade, Calypso, and Mosaic together, building a hop profile that spans citrus, tropical, pine, and floral territory simultaneously rather than leaning on one note. With an 86 on BeerAdvocate and gold medals in the Voodoo Ranger line's trophy case from the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, the brewing pedigree is documented, not assumed. The 9% ABV delivers the warmth and body the style demands without sacrificing drinkability, and the 70-IBU bitterness stays structured rather than abrasive. For drinkers who want a genuinely complex Imperial IPA at a craft six-pack price point, this is one of the more substantive options on the shelf.