Voodoo West Coast IPA 6Pk

Voodoo West Coast IPA 6P is a hop-forward West Coast IPA from Voodoo Brewing Company, packaged as a 6-pack of 12 oz cans at 7.3% ABV. What separates this beer from the crowded West Coast field is an aggressive hopping protocol — five additions in the kettle plus a double dry hop — using hand-selected Galaxy, Amarillo, and Mosaic hops.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.3%  |  Origin: Meadville, Pennsylvania  |  Style: West Coast IPA  |  Brewery: Voodoo Brewing Company (est. 2005)

Production & Heritage

Voodoo Brewing Company was founded in 2005 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, a small town in the state's northwestern corner. The brewery's head brewer makes personal trips to Yakima, Washington, to hand-select hops at the source rather than relying solely on standard commercial contracts — a practice that gives their IPAs a freshness edge many larger operations cannot match. This West Coast IPA receives five separate hop additions during the boil, followed by a double dry hop with Galaxy, Amarillo, and Mosaic (with some batches incorporating Apollo), resulting in layered hop complexity that hits both tropical and resinous registers.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with a burst of ripe peach and passionfruit, driven largely by the Galaxy hops. Beneath that initial wave, orange peel, mango, and sticky pine resin emerge, creating a classic West Coast dankness balanced by bright tropical fruit.

Taste: The entry is assertively hop-forward with citrus — lime, orange, and grapefruit — arriving in quick succession. At mid-palate, tropical fruit notes of pineapple and passionfruit take hold, while the malt backbone stays lean and clean, letting the hops command the stage. A pronounced grapefruit rind bitterness anchors the peak, wrapped in resinous pine.

Finish: The finish is dry and lingering, with pine bite and floral hop character slowly giving way to residual citrus peel. Bitterness is firm but well-calibrated, encouraging another sip without becoming abrasive.

How to Drink Voodoo West Coast IPA

Pour into a standard pint glass or an IPA glass at 45°F to let the aromatic hop oils fully express themselves; drinking straight from the can mutes much of the tropical nose. This IPA pairs well with bold food, but it also works as a base for beer cocktails: a Michelada benefits from the citrus and pine bite cutting through tomato and hot sauce; a Beer-garita (beer layered over a frozen margarita) gains complexity from the tropical fruit character; and a Hop Drop 'n Roll Shandy — equal parts IPA and fresh grapefruit juice — amplifies the beer's natural citrus profile into a crushable warm-weather drink.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for backyard cookouts and tailgates
• Introducing a lager drinker to hop-forward craft beer
• Pairing with spicy grilled foods like jerk chicken or buffalo wings
• Sharing with hop enthusiasts exploring East Coast-brewed West Coast styles

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Voodoo West Coast IPA taste like? It delivers a bold wave of tropical fruit — peach, passionfruit, mango, and pineapple — layered over a resinous pine backbone with firm grapefruit rind bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

How does Voodoo West Coast IPA compare to Stone IPA? Both are firmly West Coast in style, but Voodoo's version leans more tropical and fruity thanks to its Galaxy and Mosaic hop bill, while Stone IPA tends toward a more straightforwardly bitter, piney, and earthy profile at a slightly lower 6.9% ABV.

Is Voodoo West Coast IPA good for sipping neat? Absolutely — this beer is built for straight drinking from a glass, where the complex hop aromatics from five kettle additions and a double dry hop can fully unfold.

Where is Voodoo West Coast IPA made? It is brewed by Voodoo Brewing Company in Meadville, Pennsylvania, a craft brewery founded in 2005 in the northwestern part of the state.

What foods pair well with Voodoo West Coast IPA? Spicy tacos al pastor play off the tropical hop notes; a sharp aged cheddar contrasts the bitterness nicely; grilled burgers with caramelized onions match the beer's intensity; fish and chips benefit from the citrus and pine cutting through the oil; and Thai green curry finds balance against the assertive hop bitterness.

What sizes does Voodoo West Coast IPA come in? The standard retail format is a 6-pack of 12 oz cans, though availability of other formats may vary by market.

Is Voodoo West Coast IPA worth the price? It positions in the mid-range craft IPA tier, and the multi-stage hopping process using hand-selected hops from Yakima delivers complexity that punches above many comparably priced West Coast IPAs.

Why Voodoo West Coast IPA?

The defining edge here is hop sourcing and process. While many breweries rely on contract-purchased hops, Voodoo's head brewer personally selects hops in Yakima — a hands-on approach that directly influences lot quality and aromatic intensity. Five kettle hop additions followed by a double dry hop with Galaxy, Amarillo, and Mosaic create a layered tropical-and-pine profile that avoids the one-note bitterness trap common in the category. At 7.3% ABV, it carries enough weight to stand up to bold food without veering into imperial territory. For drinkers who want a West Coast IPA with classic intentions and modern hop character, this is a reliable and well-executed expression of the style.