New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juice Force 6Pk Cans

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juice Force 6Pk Cans is a 9.5% ABV hazy imperial IPA from New Belgium Brewing in six 12 oz cans. It holds the distinction of being the highest-rated Voodoo Ranger beer ever on Untappd, earning a 3.9 out of 5 from over 92,000 ratings — a testament to how effectively it delivers explosive tropical hop character while concealing its considerable strength.

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

Production & Heritage

New Belgium Brewing, founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colorado, grew from a garage operation into one of America's most recognized craft breweries. Juice Force is built on a grain bill of pale malt, oats, and wheat — the oats and wheat contributing the signature hazy body and creamy mouthfeel expected of the style. The intense tropical juice character comes not from added fruit but from an aggressive dry-hopping regimen featuring seven hop varieties: Mosaic, Chinook, Phato, Galaxy, Strata, Lotus, and Sabro. High-gravity brewing techniques, employing elevated concentrations of fermentable sugars and specific yeast strains, push the ABV to 9.5% while keeping the drinking experience deceptively smooth.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Pineapple dominates the nose immediately, followed by ripe tangerine and softer mango undertones. The hop-derived tropical fruit notes read almost like fresh juice rather than beer.

Taste: The first sip delivers a wave of sweetened pineapple juice, with tangerine and mango layering through the mid-palate. Hop bitterness is remarkably restrained for an imperial IPA, staying well behind the fruit-forward sweetness. The wheat and oat backbone provides a pillowy, slightly creamy texture that carries the tropical notes without any harsh alcohol burn despite the 9.5% ABV.

Finish: Medium in length with a slightly sticky, resinous mouthfeel and lingering pineapple sweetness. A faint hop bitterness emerges at the very end, providing just enough balance to invite the next sip.

How to Drink Juice Force

Pour into a tulip glass or wide-mouthed IPA glass to maximize the aromatic hop oils; drinking temperature around 45–50°F allows the tropical notes to open fully without letting the alcohol become hot. For cocktail-curious drinkers, Juice Force works in a Hop Shandy blended with fresh lemonade to amplify citrus and cut sweetness; a Michelada variation where its pineapple notes complement the lime and hot sauce; or a Beer-mosa paired with fresh orange juice for a brunch serve where its haze and tropical character mirror a classic mimosa.

Best For

• IPA enthusiasts seeking high-ABV hazy styles that don't taste boozy
• Backyard cookouts where bold flavor stands up to grilled meats and smoky heat
• Introducing hop-forward craft beer to friends who prefer fruit-driven flavors
• Building a craft beer tasting flight alongside lighter session IPAs for ABV comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Juice Force taste like? Juice Force tastes like sweetened, carbonated pineapple juice with supporting tangerine and mango notes, showing very little hop bitterness despite being an imperial IPA. The 9.5% ABV is remarkably well-hidden behind its juicy, fruit-forward profile.

How does Juice Force compare to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing? Hazy Little Thing is a standard-strength hazy IPA at 6.7% ABV with a more balanced bitterness-to-fruit ratio, while Juice Force pushes nearly three percentage points higher in alcohol with a noticeably sweeter, more fruit-dominant profile. Juice Force is the bigger, bolder option for drinkers who want maximum tropical intensity with minimal perceived bitterness.

Is Juice Force good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — its low bitterness and fruit-juice-like character make it one of the most approachable imperial IPAs on the market, though its 9.5% ABV means pacing is important.

Where is Juice Force made? Juice Force is brewed by New Belgium Brewing, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. New Belgium, founded in 1991, is one of the largest craft breweries in the United States and produces at facilities in Colorado and Asheville, North Carolina.

What foods pair well with Juice Force? Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa echo the beer's tropical character. Spicy Thai curry benefits from the sweetness cutting through the heat. A cheeseburger with pepper jack and jalapeño matches the beer's bold body. Fresh poke bowls with soy and sesame complement its citrus notes. Coconut-crusted chicken tenders mirror the tropical hop profile.

What sizes does Juice Force come in? Juice Force is widely available in 6-packs of 12 oz cans and 19.2 oz single-serve stovepipe cans, making it accessible for both multi-pack purchases and single-can sampling.

Is Juice Force worth the price? Juice Force positions in the premium craft IPA tier, and its 9.5% ABV delivers more alcohol per can than most competitors in the segment, which adds tangible value per serving. Its status as the highest-rated Voodoo Ranger expression on Untappd suggests wide consumer satisfaction at its price point.

Why Juice Force?

What separates Juice Force from the crowded hazy IPA shelf is its ability to reach 9.5% ABV while tasting like tropical fruit punch — a technical brewing achievement that most imperial IPAs fail to pull off without noticeable alcohol heat. The seven-hop dry-hopping blend of Mosaic, Chinook, Phato, Galaxy, Strata, Lotus, and Sabro creates layered complexity that single- or double-hop hazies simply cannot replicate. With over 92,000 Untappd ratings and a 3.9 average, it has earned the broadest consumer endorsement of any beer in the Voodoo Ranger lineup. For drinkers who want a hazy IPA that pushes flavor and strength to their limits without sacrificing drinkability, Juice Force stands as one of the most compelling options in the category.