Voodoo Ranger

New Belgium Brewing Co.

Voodoo Ranger

American IPA
Year-Round
Colorado
United States

Judges Ratings 84

Aroma: 20 / 24
Flavor: 34 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20

Description

Visual: Light golden, bright with a little particulate, medium-thin white foam.
Aroma: Pine and citrus in the fore, the citrus comprised of orange and grapefruit. Tropical fruit with lesser grassy and floral geraniol. Faint toasted bread malt note.
Flavor: Lightly sweet at first with a stronger, building and perfect bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Coating and warming with a clean finish.
Body: Medium body.

Beverage Profile

ABV: 7%
IBUs: 50
Served at: ()
Hops: Mosaic, Amarillo
Malts:

Judges Review

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By John C. Tull

Judges Ratings 84

Aroma: 20 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 34 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20 / 20

This IPA has an element of a strong, newer hop variety featuring a bold, earthy character that is often referred to as being dank. A grapefruit citrus aroma becomes more obvious as it warms. Additionally, hop spiciness, fruit esters, and light caramel malts also come through in the nose. The color is dark gold/pale copper and very bright. A light, off-white head lingers on the top of the beer. The flavor features a strong grapefruit character that is balanced with citrus and earthy hop flavors, a bold bitterness and some spiciness that comes through in the finish. A malt sweetness with hints of caramel is also noticeable. The mouthfeel is medium with some alcoholic heat. Overall, this comes across as a good, but somewhat generic version of an American IPA. It does have a big grapefruit presence, so if you gravitate to that in your IPAs, you might want to seek this one out.

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