New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force 6Pk

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force 6Pk is a 9.5% ABV hazy imperial IPA brewed with tropical fruit flavors, sold in a six-pack of 12 oz cans. Built on the same platform that made Voodoo Ranger one of America's top-selling IPA brands, Fruit Force pushes the fruit-forward concept to its limit with a seven-hop bill and a grain base designed to carry massive tropical character.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9.5%  |  IBU: 33  |  Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado  |  Style: Hazy 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 the largest craft breweries in the United States. Fruit Force is brewed with a malt bill of pale malt, malted oats, and white wheat, fermented with London Ale III yeast — a strain known for producing a soft, rounded mouthfeel and restrained attenuation that allows residual sweetness to come through. The hop bill is extensive: Pahto, Amarillo, Centennial, Galaxy, Sabro, Lotus, and Strata varieties contribute layered tropical and stone fruit aromatics. New Belgium also operates a dedicated production facility in Daleville, Virginia — acquired from Constellation Brands — where Fruit Force and its sibling Juice Force are brewed at scale to meet demand for these high-ABV, fruit-driven IPAs.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: An immediate rush of tropical fruit dominates the nose — passion fruit, guava, and pineapple arrive first, followed by a softer undercurrent of ripe watermelon. The overall effect has been widely compared to Hawaiian Punch, with hop resin taking a backseat to fruit perfume.

Taste: The entry is sweet and juicy, with tropical fruit flavors blanketing the palate from the first sip. Mid-palate brings soft citrus and a faint hop bitterness at just 33 IBUs, barely enough to register against the wave of guava and pineapple. The 9.5% ABV is remarkably well-hidden beneath the fruit-forward sweetness, making this a deceptively easy drinker for its strength.

Finish: The finish is short to medium, with lingering tropical sweetness and minimal bitterness. A slight warming from the alcohol emerges on the close, though the light body keeps it from feeling heavy.

How to Drink Fruit Force

Fruit Force drinks best ice-cold, straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to concentrate its tropical aromatics. Given its 9.5% ABV, pacing matters — this is a sipping IPA, not a session beer. For cocktail-curious drinkers: try a Beer-garita by blending Fruit Force with lime juice and a salted rim, where the tropical hops amplify the citrus; a Michelada variation using Fruit Force adds a fruity twist to the classic tomato-lime-beer format; or a simple Shandy with lemonade, which tempers the sweetness and stretches the ABV into more sessionable territory.

Best For

• Backyard barbecues and cookouts where bold flavors can stand up to grilled food
• IPA fans looking for an extreme fruit-forward alternative to traditional hop-bitter styles
• Sharing among friends who enjoy high-ABV craft beers but want approachable flavor
• Warm-weather drinking sessions where tropical character matches the mood

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fruit Force taste like? Fruit Force delivers an intensely sweet, tropical flavor profile dominated by passion fruit, guava, pineapple, and watermelon, with very low hop bitterness at 33 IBUs. The 9.5% ABV is well-concealed beneath the fruit-punch-like sweetness.

How does Fruit Force compare to Voodoo Ranger Juice Force? Both are 9.5% ABV imperial IPAs from New Belgium, but Fruit Force leans noticeably sweeter and more fruit-forward than Juice Force, which retains more hop bitterness and a slightly more traditional hazy IPA character. Reviewers frequently describe Fruit Force as a sweeter, more dessert-like version of the Juice Force formula.

Is Fruit Force good for sipping? At 9.5% ABV with a light body and minimal bitterness, Fruit Force drinks easily but carries significant alcohol, making it best enjoyed slowly and cold rather than consumed quickly.

Where is Fruit Force made? Fruit Force is brewed by New Belgium Brewing Company, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. Production also takes place at New Belgium's Daleville, Virginia facility, which was specifically designated for brewing Fruit Force and Juice Force at scale.

What foods pair well with Fruit Force? Spicy Thai dishes like green curry benefit from the beer's residual sweetness, which cools heat. Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa echo the tropical hop character. Pulled pork sandwiches with a sweet barbecue glaze complement the fruity sweetness. A sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese creates a satisfying sweet-savory contrast. Coconut-based desserts like haupia or coconut cream pie mirror the tropical aromatics.

What sizes does Fruit Force come in? Fruit Force is commonly available in 6-packs of 12 oz cans, as well as single 19.2 oz stovepipe cans designed for individual servings.

Is Fruit Force worth the price? Fruit Force positions as a premium craft 6-pack within the imperial IPA segment, and its 9.5% ABV delivers more alcohol per can than standard IPAs, which adds relative value for drinkers who appreciate high-gravity, fruit-driven styles.

Why Fruit Force?

Fruit Force stands apart in the crowded hazy IPA market by committing fully to fruit intensity over hop bitterness — the seven-hop combination of Pahto, Amarillo, Centennial, Galaxy, Sabro, Lotus, and Strata is chosen specifically for tropical and stone fruit character rather than resinous bite. The London Ale III yeast and oat-and-wheat grain bill create the soft, pillowy mouthfeel that lets those fruit flavors dominate without astringency. At 9.5% ABV with only 33 IBUs, it occupies a rare space for imperial IPAs: high strength with an almost juice-like drinkability. For fans of fruit-forward craft beer who find traditional IPAs too bitter, Fruit Force represents one of the most accessible entries into the imperial IPA category from a nationally distributed brewery.