New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA 12Pk Cans

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA 12Pk Cans is an unfiltered hazy IPA from New Belgium Brewing Company, packaged as a 12-pack of cans at 7.5% ABV. Scoring an 88 on BeerAdvocate across more than 1,100 ratings, this expression has established itself as one of the most widely recognized hazy IPAs on the American market, built around a generous multi-hop bill and oat-enriched malt backbone.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.5%  |  IBU: 42  |  Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado  |  Style: Hazy / New England-Style 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. Juicy Haze is brewed with a hop bill featuring Citra, Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe, and Nugget hops layered over a grain base of pale malt, wheat, C-80, and oats, then fermented with an American Hefeweizen yeast strain. The beer is left unfiltered, preserving its signature opaque haze while the oats and wheat contribute a soft, full body that distinguishes it from clear, West Coast-style IPAs.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Immediately tropical and citrus-forward, with pronounced notes of guava, pineapple, and grapefruit. A secondary wave of lemon zest and lime is backed by a faint grassy hop character and light caramel malt sweetness.

Taste: The entry is bright and slightly sweet, with juicy citrus and tropical fruit flavors dominating the front palate. Mid-palate brings chewy bread-like malt, a hint of banana from the yeast, and lime zest before a smooth, controlled bitterness develops. The 42 IBUs provide structure without harshness, keeping the balance tilted toward fruit and grain.

Finish: Medium in length with a creamy lemon character and a gentle yeasty drying note. The haze lingers on the palate, leaving a clean, softly bitter close without astringency.

How to Drink Juicy Haze IPA

Serve cold, ideally between 40–45°F, in a tulip glass or shaker pint to let the hop aromatics open up fully. Straight from the can works well for casual settings, though pouring releases significantly more aroma. For cocktail-adjacent serves, try a Beer-garita by mixing with fresh lime juice and a salted rim—the tropical hops amplify the citrus. A Michelada built with Juicy Haze brings its grapefruit and guava character into the savory tomato-spice base. An IPA Shandy made with lemonade and a splash of this beer creates a refreshing low-effort warm-weather drink.

Best For

• Stocking the fridge for backyard cookouts and game-day gatherings
• Introducing hop-curious drinkers to the hazy IPA style
• Pairing with spicy or grilled foods at a summer barbecue
• Building a craft beer variety pack as a gift for IPA fans

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Juicy Haze IPA taste like? Juicy Haze IPA leads with bright tropical and citrus fruit flavors—grapefruit, guava, pineapple, and lime—supported by a soft, chewy wheat-and-oat malt body. It finishes clean and smooth with moderate bitterness rather than the aggressive hop bite of a West Coast IPA.

How does Juicy Haze IPA compare to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing? Both are widely available unfiltered hazy IPAs, but Juicy Haze comes in at 7.5% ABV compared to Hazy Little Thing's 6.7%, making it noticeably fuller-bodied with more hop intensity. Hazy Little Thing tends to lean more toward peach and stone fruit, while Juicy Haze tilts toward tropical guava and grapefruit with a heavier oat presence.

Is Juicy Haze IPA good for beginners? Its smooth, fruit-forward character and restrained bitterness (42 IBU) make it a strong entry point for drinkers new to the IPA category. The hazy style in general is more approachable than classic bitter IPAs, and Juicy Haze exemplifies that accessibility at a slightly higher ABV.

Where is Juicy Haze IPA made? Juicy Haze IPA is brewed by New Belgium Brewing Company, headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado. New Belgium operates additional brewing facilities to meet national distribution demand.

What foods pair well with Juicy Haze IPA? Spicy Thai green curry benefits from the beer's tropical sweetness and creamy body. Grilled fish tacos with mango salsa echo the citrus and fruit hop notes. A classic cheeseburger with pepper jack stands up well to the 7.5% ABV and malt weight. Buffalo wings find a cooling counterpoint in the beer's soft bitterness. Sharp cheddar or aged Gouda bring out the caramel malt undertones.

What sizes does Juicy Haze IPA come in? Juicy Haze IPA is commonly available in 12-packs of 12 oz cans, 6-packs of 12 oz cans, and 19.2 oz single-serve stovepipe cans.

Is Juicy Haze IPA worth the price? Juicy Haze positions as a mainstream craft hazy IPA, sitting in the accessible tier alongside other nationally distributed options. For its hop complexity, 7.5% ABV, and consistently high consumer ratings—including an 88 on BeerAdvocate—it represents strong value within the hazy IPA category.

Why Juicy Haze IPA?

What separates Juicy Haze from the crowded hazy IPA field is the five-hop combination of Citra, Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe, and Nugget working against a wheat-and-oat grain bill fermented with American Hefeweizen yeast—an unusual yeast choice that adds subtle banana and clove complexity beneath the tropical fruit. The 7.5% ABV gives it more presence and warmth than many competitors in the style, while the 42 IBU keeps it from tipping into aggressive bitterness. Backed by New Belgium's three decades of brewing experience and an 88-point BeerAdvocate score, this is a hazy IPA built on proven craft credentials rather than trend-chasing. For drinkers who want bold hop flavor with a soft, juice-like drinkability, Juicy Haze delivers on its name without sacrificing depth.