New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juice Force 19.2OZ

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juice Force 19.2oz is a 9.5% ABV hazy IPA in a 19.2oz stovepipe can, brewed with seven hop varieties and real fruit. It holds the distinction of being the highest-rated Voodoo Ranger beer on Untappd, earning a 3.9 out of 5 across more than 92,800 ratings — a testament to its unlikely combination of high drinkability and high alcohol content.

Quick Facts: ABV: 9.5%  |  IBU: 30  |  Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado  |  Style: Hazy IPA  |  Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

New Belgium Brewing Company, founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colorado, built its reputation on Fat Tire Amber Ale before launching the Voodoo Ranger IPA series to meet the demand for hop-forward beers. Juice Force uses a grain bill of pale malt, oats, and wheat — the oats and wheat contributing to its signature hazy body and pillowy mouthfeel. Seven hop varieties drive the aroma and flavor: Mosaic, Chinook, Phato, Galaxy, Strata, Lotus, and Sabro. The addition of Mexican orange, mango, and passion fruit amplifies the tropical character, while the IBU sits at a restrained 30, keeping perceived bitterness low despite the heavy hop load.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe pineapple and mango hit first, followed by bursts of grapefruit and passion fruit. A faint undercurrent of dank hops anchors the tropical wave without overwhelming it.

Taste: Pineapple leads the entry, juicy and immediate, giving way to grapefruit and orange rind at mid-palate. A soft, inherent sweetness from the fruit additions balances against a gentle hop bitterness, with peach-like notes emerging as the sip develops. The 9.5% ABV is remarkably well-hidden beneath the fruit-forward character.

Finish: Medium-bodied with just below-average carbonation, it closes mostly dry with a brief hop pause before lingering tropical fruit fades. A subtle warmth from the alcohol surfaces at the very end, but never turns harsh.

How to Drink Juice Force

Pour it cold into a tulip glass or drink straight from the 19.2oz can — either way, keep it well-chilled to let the tropical aromatics shine while taming the alcohol warmth. The fruit-forward profile and moderate bitterness also make it a surprisingly effective beer cocktail base: try it in a Michelada, where the mango and passion fruit complement the lime and hot sauce; blend it into a Beer Margarita with tequila and fresh citrus for a high-octane summer drink; or use it in a Shandy-style mix with lemonade to stretch the sweetness and lower the ABV per serving.

Best For

• IPA fans seeking a high-ABV single-serve with real drinkability
• Tailgating, cookouts, or outdoor gatherings where one big can does the job
• Exploring the limits of hazy IPA intensity without sacrificing smoothness
• Gifting to a craft beer enthusiast who follows the Voodoo Ranger lineup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Juice Force taste like? Juice Force delivers an intensely tropical profile dominated by pineapple, grapefruit, and mango, with a soft sweetness and a mostly dry finish that masks its 9.5% ABV remarkably well.

How does Juice Force compare to Terrapin Luau? Both are fruit-forward, high-ABV IPAs, but Juice Force leans more heavily on real fruit additions — Mexican orange, mango, and passion fruit — whereas Terrapin Luau relies primarily on hop-derived tropical character. Juice Force also runs at 9.5% ABV with a lower 30 IBU, making it sweeter and less overtly bitter on the palate.

Is Juice Force good for sipping? Despite its 9.5% ABV, Juice Force drinks remarkably smoothly and rewards slow sipping; just be mindful that the 19.2oz can delivers nearly two standard drinks' worth of alcohol.

Where is Juice Force made? Juice Force is brewed by New Belgium Brewing Company, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. New Belgium was founded in 1991 and operates as one of the largest craft breweries in the United States.

What foods pair well with Juice Force? Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa mirror the beer's tropical notes; spicy Thai green curry benefits from the fruit sweetness cutting through the heat; a charcuterie board with aged cheddar and dried apricots complements the malt backbone; and fish and chips work well, as the carbonation and citrus character cut through the fried batter.

What sizes does Juice Force come in? Juice Force is widely available in the 19.2oz stovepipe single-serve can, as well as in 12oz six-packs and variety packs within the broader Voodoo Ranger lineup.

Is Juice Force worth the price? Juice Force positions as a premium single-serve craft IPA, and the 19.2oz format delivers strong value given its 9.5% ABV and the complexity of a seven-hop, three-fruit recipe — it competes favorably against other high-ABV stovepipe IPAs in the category.

Why Juice Force?

The central achievement of Juice Force is a trick most breweries cannot pull off: hiding 9.5% ABV behind a wall of tropical fruit without tasting boozy or cloying. The seven-hop blend — spanning American, Australian, and proprietary experimental varieties — creates a layered aromatic complexity that goes beyond a one-note juice bomb. With over 92,800 Untappd ratings and the highest score of any Voodoo Ranger release on the platform, Juice Force has earned a genuine following rather than riding brand momentum alone. In the crowded hazy IPA field, this beer stands out by delivering imperial-strength impact in a format that drinks like something far lighter.