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Voodoo Ranger American Haze IPA

New Belgium Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 64 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

New Belgium's flagship for the modern era. Soft, hazy and tropical with Citra and Mosaic hops delivering mango, citrus and stone fruit. The Voodoo Ranger skeleton mascot has become one of America's most recognisable craft beer branding moments.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
orange
floral
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voodoo Ranger American Haze IPA

Appearance

Voodoo Ranger presents a hazy golden-orange hue that immediately signals its American Haze IPA identity. A generous white head forms readily and holds with respectable retention, while the soft cloudiness creates an inviting, approachable visual. The generous carbonation is evident through steady streams of fine bubbles.

hazy goldencloudywhite headbright orange

Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant tropical fruit characteristics from the Citra and Mosaic hops, with prominent mango and stone fruit leading the charge. Bright citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—mingle with subtle pine undertones, while the soft malt backbone provides gentle grain support without overwhelming the hop-forward presentation.

tropical mangocitrus forwardstone fruitpine

Taste

The palate opens juicy and soft, delivering the promised tropical fruit character upfront with flavors of mango and peach seamlessly integrated. Mid-palate maintains balanced hoppy bitterness (35 IBU) that never turns harsh, with citrus and subtle pine providing structure without dominating. The medium body feels smooth and refreshing, allowing the fruity profile to shine without heaviness.

juicy tropicalcitrus citrusbalanced bittersmooth medium-bodied

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with moderate length, allowing the citrus and stone fruit notes to linger pleasantly without becoming astringent. A soft, dry quality emerges as residual hop character fades gracefully, inviting another sip.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Voodoo Ranger American Haze IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Voodoo Ranger American Haze IPA

About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Voodoo Ranger American Haze IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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