New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA 19.2OZ

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA 19.2OZ is a 9% ABV imperial India Pale Ale brewed with six hop varieties, served in a single 19.2oz stovepipe can. This expression has earned gold medals at both the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, placing it among the most decorated widely available imperial IPAs on the market.

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

Production & Heritage

New Belgium Brewing Company was founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has grown into one of America's largest craft breweries, with an additional facility in Asheville, North Carolina. Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA uses a rare blend of six hop varieties — Mosaic, Calypso, Bravo, Delta, Centennial, and Cascade — fermented over a process lasting up to two weeks. That six-hop combination is the defining production characteristic, layering tropical, citrus, and resinous pine notes in a way that a simpler hop bill cannot replicate.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh-cut pine hits first, followed by waves of grapefruit rind and orange flesh. Underneath the citrus sits a bready, cracker-like malt backbone with subtle herbal and fir-needle undertones.

Taste: The entry is surprisingly sweet, with bready malt and a flash of caramel giving way to a mid-palate surge of grapefruit, orange zest, and resinous pine. At peak intensity, baking spice and grassy hop character emerge, balanced by that persistent malty sweetness. The 70 IBUs register firmly but never overpower the hop flavor.

Finish: A quick, assertive bitterness arrives and lingers with pine resin, dried citrus peel, and a faint herbal grassiness. The finish is medium-long and drying, encouraging another sip despite the 9% ABV.

How to Drink Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA

Pour into a tulip glass or IPA glass at around 45–50°F to let the hop aromatics open fully; drinking straight from the can mutes the complexity of that six-hop blend. For cocktail-curious drinkers, this imperial IPA works in several beer-based mixed drinks:

• Citrus Shandy: Mix with fresh lemonade — the grapefruit and orange notes amplify the citrus without thinning the body.
• Hoppy Michelada: Combine with lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire — the pine bitterness stands up to bold savory flavors.
• IPA Float: Pour over vanilla ice cream — the malty sweetness and citrus hops create an unexpectedly balanced dessert pairing.

Best For

• Watching a game with friends who appreciate high-octane craft beer
• Introducing a macro-lager drinker to the imperial IPA category
• Grilling sessions where bold, hoppy bitterness cuts through charred, fatty meats
• Stocking a cooler for a camping trip where one big can beats hauling a six-pack

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA taste like? It leads with sweet, bready malt and quickly transitions into bold grapefruit, orange zest, and pine resin, finishing with a firm, drying bitterness. The 9% ABV is well-hidden behind the hop intensity and malt balance.

How does Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA compare to Ballast Point Sculpin IPA? Sculpin is a standard-strength IPA (7% ABV) with a more restrained, balanced hop profile, while Voodoo Ranger Imperial runs at 9% with a bigger malt body and more aggressive pine-and-citrus character. Both have won gold medals at major competitions, but the Imperial IPA delivers noticeably more intensity per sip.

Is Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA good for sipping? Yes — the complex interplay of six hop varieties and a substantial malt backbone reward slower drinking, especially when poured into a proper glass at cellar temperature.

Where is Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA made? It is brewed by New Belgium Brewing Company, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, with additional production at the brewery's facility in North Carolina. New Belgium was founded in 1991 and remains one of the largest craft breweries in the United States.

What foods pair well with Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA? Spicy buffalo wings match the hop bitterness head-on. Aged cheddar or Gruyère echoes the malty sweetness. Grilled burgers with caramelized onions complement the bready backbone. Fish tacos with citrus slaw mirror the grapefruit and orange notes. Dark chocolate brownies balance the pine resin with cocoa richness.

What sizes does Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA come in? The 19.2oz stovepipe single-serve can is one of its most popular formats, though it is also widely available in 12oz six-packs and variety packs.

Is Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA worth the price? It positions as a highly accessible, value-tier imperial IPA — delivering 9% ABV and a complex six-hop recipe at a price point well below most craft imperial IPAs of comparable strength and complexity.

Why Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA?

The use of six distinct hop varieties — Mosaic, Calypso, Bravo, Delta, Centennial, and Cascade — in a single imperial IPA is uncommon at this price tier and creates a layered hop experience that simpler recipes cannot match. Gold medals at both the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup confirm that this complexity translates into competition-level quality. The 19.2oz stovepipe format makes it one of the most efficient ways to enjoy a full-flavored imperial IPA in a single serving. For drinkers who want big hop intensity, verified awards, and genuine craft credentials without a premium price tag, this expression consistently delivers.