New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juice Force 12Pk Cans

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juice Force 12Pk Cans is a 9.5% ABV hazy imperial IPA packaged as twelve 12-ounce cans from New Belgium Brewing Company. It holds the distinction of being the highest-rated Voodoo Ranger expression on Untappd, earning 3.9 out of 5 across more than 92,000 ratings. The intense tropical character comes entirely from an aggressive seven-hop dry-hopping regimen—no fruit juice is added.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9.5%  |  Origin: Colorado, USA  |  Style: Hazy Imperial IPA  |  Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

New Belgium Brewing Company, founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colorado, built its national reputation on Fat Tire Amber Ale before expanding into the Voodoo Ranger IPA series. Juice Force uses a grain bill of pale malt, oats, and wheat to build a soft, full body, then layers in seven hop varieties—Mosaic, Chinook, Phato, Galaxy, Strata, Lotus, and Sabro—primarily during dry hopping to maximize tropical aroma without harsh bitterness. High-gravity brewing techniques employ specialized yeast strains capable of thriving in an elevated alcohol environment, allowing the beer to reach 9.5% ABV while keeping the finish deceptively smooth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pineapple and grapefruit dominate immediately, followed by waves of mango and tangerine. A soft, resinous undertone from Chinook hops anchors the tropical burst.

Taste: Pineapple leads the entry with ripe, almost nectar-like sweetness, giving way to grapefruit and orange rind at mid-palate. The oat and wheat base provides a pillowy mouthfeel that disguises the 9.5% ABV remarkably well, while apricot and stone fruit emerge toward the peak.

Finish: Medium-long with a soft bitterness that fades into lingering tropical fruit and a faint citrus rind dryness. Lively carbonation keeps the full body from feeling heavy on the close.

How to Drink Juice Force

Pour into a tulip glass or wide-mouth pint glass at 40–45°F to let the hop aromatics fully bloom; this beer rewards a slow pour that preserves the haze and head. For a Tropical Michelada, the bold pineapple and citrus character stands up to lime, hot sauce, and Tajín without getting buried. In a Juice Force Shandy, mixing with fresh lemonade tempers the high ABV while amplifying the grapefruit notes. As the base for a Beer-mosa, the inherent tropical sweetness and soft haze pair naturally with fresh orange juice for a brunch-worthy serve.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts where bold flavor matches big grilled meats
• IPA enthusiasts exploring high-ABV hazy styles beyond their local brewery
• Game-day gatherings that call for a full-flavored, shareable 12-pack
• Gifting to a craft beer fan who gravitates toward tropical, juice-forward IPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Juice Force taste like? Juice Force delivers an intense wave of pineapple, grapefruit, and mango with a soft, pillowy mouthfeel from oats and wheat in the grain bill. Despite its 9.5% ABV, the alcohol is remarkably well-hidden beneath layers of tropical hop character.

How does Juice Force compare to Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA? Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA (9% ABV) is a continuously hopped imperial IPA with a more balanced, caramel malt backbone and piney hop bitterness. Juice Force skews hazier and more fruit-forward at a slightly higher 9.5% ABV, emphasizing tropical hop aromatics over malt complexity.

Is Juice Force good for sipping on its own? Its full body, lively carbonation, and complex tropical hop layers make it very satisfying to drink on its own. Pouring into a glass at 40–45°F releases the full aromatic spectrum of its seven-hop bill.

Where is Juice Force made? Juice Force is brewed by New Belgium Brewing Company, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. New Belgium, founded in 1991, also operates a brewing facility in Asheville, North Carolina.

What foods pair well with Juice Force? Spicy Thai curry benefits from the beer's tropical sweetness as a counterbalance. Grilled pineapple-glazed pork ribs echo the hop-driven fruit notes. Fish tacos with mango salsa complement the citrus and stone fruit character. Sharp aged cheddar creates a satisfying contrast against the soft, hazy body. Buffalo wings pair well because the carbonation and bitterness cut through the heat and richness.

What sizes does Juice Force come in? Voodoo Ranger Juice Force is widely available in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, as well as single 19.2-ounce stovepipe cans and 6-packs in many markets.

Is Juice Force worth the price? Juice Force positions as a premium craft offering within the widely distributed IPA segment, delivering imperial-strength ABV and a complex seven-hop bill that competes favorably with more expensive limited-release hazy IPAs.

Why Juice Force?

The seven-hop dry-hopping regimen—Mosaic, Galaxy, Strata, Lotus, Sabro, Chinook, and Phato—generates the kind of layered tropical intensity usually reserved for small-batch brewery releases, but in a nationally distributed 12-pack format. Its standing as the highest-rated Voodoo Ranger expression on Untappd reflects genuine consumer enthusiasm backed by tens of thousands of independent ratings. The high-gravity brewing process and specialized yeast strains allow Juice Force to hit 9.5% ABV without the hot, boozy finish that plagues many imperial IPAs. For drinkers who want a juice-bomb hazy IPA with real power behind it, this remains one of the most accessible and consistently well-executed options available.