Voodoo Ranger Xperimental IPA #6
New Belgium Brewing Company
- From:
- New Belgium Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
Ranked #2,755 - ABV:
- 6.6%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #22,865 - Avg:
- 3.87 | pDev: 7.75%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 12
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 22, 2023
- Added:
- Jan 03, 2022
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 3
SCORE
87
Very Good
87
Very Good
Our next experiment is a citrusy IPA brewed with Montere hops.
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Reviewed by ramseye4 from Virginia
2.89/5 rDev -25.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
2.89/5 rDev -25.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
A- thin golden color with lots of head
S-Artificial sweetener, tropical fruit, hi-chew
T- there’s just not much to it. Some golden barley, some faint fruit notes. It’s not BAD, it’s just weak
M- hella watery
O- it’s not BAD, but not good either
Dec 22, 2023S-Artificial sweetener, tropical fruit, hi-chew
T- there’s just not much to it. Some golden barley, some faint fruit notes. It’s not BAD, it’s just weak
M- hella watery
O- it’s not BAD, but not good either
Rated by GStone899 from Minnesota
4.24/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a pale hazy orange. Lots of head. Very high ibus with a hoppy backdrop. Smell is definitely danky. This is a tropical mosaic hopped treasure.
Jul 09, 2023
Reviewed by mikeinportc from New York
3.66/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
3.66/5 rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
From a Voodoo Ranger mix pack. BB date 05 FEB 2923, so this may be the next iteration ????
Slightly hazy gold, with two fingers of white head, that leaves a fair amount of lacing.
Smell is light pineapple candy, and biscuity ,slightly funky, malt aroma.
Taste is more-or-less same as aroma, with light lemon pith aftertaste. Light, drying bitterness.
Feel is light-medium, and lightly creamy, with moderate very soft carbonation tingle, and a drying finish.
Overall, enjoyable, and satisfying. I'd buy this if it was a separate thing. Though the individual elements aren't necessarily thrilling upon analysis , the overall effect is good.
Oct 25, 2022Slightly hazy gold, with two fingers of white head, that leaves a fair amount of lacing.
Smell is light pineapple candy, and biscuity ,slightly funky, malt aroma.
Taste is more-or-less same as aroma, with light lemon pith aftertaste. Light, drying bitterness.
Feel is light-medium, and lightly creamy, with moderate very soft carbonation tingle, and a drying finish.
Overall, enjoyable, and satisfying. I'd buy this if it was a separate thing. Though the individual elements aren't necessarily thrilling upon analysis , the overall effect is good.
Reviewed by Specialmick from Connecticut
3.79/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.79/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look..copper color with no haze at all. a lightly foaming head. Nothing too special
Smell...light hop citrus pine. A melon hint on the hop
Taste...similar to the others in the pack , Hop yeast melon citrus pine.with a fruity explosion. Very Pleasant indeed. A nice passion fruit dryness in the finish. A good flavor of hops for sure.
Feel...Thin and carbonated excellently with some lacing and projected fullness
Overall....This is quite nice and really like the New Belgium variety pack . Great to have this as a more economical option to some tasty well crafted beers.
May 26, 2022Smell...light hop citrus pine. A melon hint on the hop
Taste...similar to the others in the pack , Hop yeast melon citrus pine.with a fruity explosion. Very Pleasant indeed. A nice passion fruit dryness in the finish. A good flavor of hops for sure.
Feel...Thin and carbonated excellently with some lacing and projected fullness
Overall....This is quite nice and really like the New Belgium variety pack . Great to have this as a more economical option to some tasty well crafted beers.
Reviewed by ovaltine from Indiana
3.94/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a nicely hazy golden straw color with a beautiful white head that provides ample lacing. The nose features grapefruit, passion fruit, some lemon, and a bit of malty sweetness.
The lemon is what I first notice on the palate, and it works well with the grapefruit and passion fruit flavors, and there’s a malty sweetness from I’m assuming the oats which also fits this beer.
The mouthfeel is medium and a bit dry, which also works. This is an enjoyable, flavorful IPA that is worthy of enjoying a pint or two, IMHO.
May 12, 2022The lemon is what I first notice on the palate, and it works well with the grapefruit and passion fruit flavors, and there’s a malty sweetness from I’m assuming the oats which also fits this beer.
The mouthfeel is medium and a bit dry, which also works. This is an enjoyable, flavorful IPA that is worthy of enjoying a pint or two, IMHO.
Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania
3.92/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
New Belgium Brewing Co. "Voodoo Ranger Xperimental IPA #6"
12 fl. oz. can. "SEE BOTTOM FOR ENJOY BY DATE 03 JUL 2022 XIPA6 220202051V 51561". Sampled 23 APR 2022.
$15.99/12 can "Hoppy Pack 06" @ Matthew's Beverage, Philadelphia, PA
Notes via stream of consciousness: A rough pour has brought up a two inch tall head of bright white foam atop a hazy straw gold body. Visible particulate is in suspension and the bubbles rising from the base of the glass are very fine. The aroma is fairly limited for an IPA. I think it's good enough for a pale ale, but it's lacking here. I'm finding it fruity and citrusy with just a light touch of pine and dried grass over some delicate golden malt. The flavor is much fuller than the aroma suggests. The malt is sweetish and somewhat grainy. The hops give it and overall fruitiness that's like a blend of apple, passionfruit, white grape, and delicate citrus (grapefruit, lemon). It's unique, I'll give them that. It's also pleasant and easy to drink. It's nicely balanced by a soft, smooth bitterness that's probably around 40 IBUs. It still finishes mostly dry with some of that overall, combined fruitiness and a slight touch of pine and grassiness lingering shortly. The head has held up well and there are wide rings of craggy lace left behind. In general I like this beer a lot and the hops are rather charming. I think it could use more aroma but it is what it is.
Review #7,912
Apr 23, 202212 fl. oz. can. "SEE BOTTOM FOR ENJOY BY DATE 03 JUL 2022 XIPA6 220202051V 51561". Sampled 23 APR 2022.
$15.99/12 can "Hoppy Pack 06" @ Matthew's Beverage, Philadelphia, PA
Notes via stream of consciousness: A rough pour has brought up a two inch tall head of bright white foam atop a hazy straw gold body. Visible particulate is in suspension and the bubbles rising from the base of the glass are very fine. The aroma is fairly limited for an IPA. I think it's good enough for a pale ale, but it's lacking here. I'm finding it fruity and citrusy with just a light touch of pine and dried grass over some delicate golden malt. The flavor is much fuller than the aroma suggests. The malt is sweetish and somewhat grainy. The hops give it and overall fruitiness that's like a blend of apple, passionfruit, white grape, and delicate citrus (grapefruit, lemon). It's unique, I'll give them that. It's also pleasant and easy to drink. It's nicely balanced by a soft, smooth bitterness that's probably around 40 IBUs. It still finishes mostly dry with some of that overall, combined fruitiness and a slight touch of pine and grassiness lingering shortly. The head has held up well and there are wide rings of craggy lace left behind. In general I like this beer a lot and the hops are rather charming. I think it could use more aroma but it is what it is.
Review #7,912
Reviewed by mushroomcloud from Texas
3.68/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz can with a 2 finger white head and excellent retention. Thick, sticky lacing. Orange-gold and opaque. Tropical nose - mango, guava and a hint of pine. Muted and mild overall in the flavor with light fruit notes and pine. Medium plus body, soft mouthfeel, and light bitterness. Quick and off-dry finish. Good.
Apr 10, 2022
Reviewed by Troy-Hawaii from Hawaii
3.75/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Part of a variety 24-pack $25.98 Sam's Club
58 days before best by date
Hazy golden-orange color
Medium-heavy mouthfeel
Medium-light carbonation
Taste of citrus, lemons, oranges, passion fruit
Overall good for the style.
Apr 08, 202258 days before best by date
Hazy golden-orange color
Medium-heavy mouthfeel
Medium-light carbonation
Taste of citrus, lemons, oranges, passion fruit
Overall good for the style.
Reviewed by Valdez_Mescalito from Michigan
3.89/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.89/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
2022 Voodoo Ranger Hoppy Pack 06 - 12 pack
12 oz. can dated 220120 (01/20/22) - 6.6% ABV / 46 IBU
Brewed and canned in Fort Collins, CO or Asheville, NC
Poured into a Bell's branded pub pint glass
Look - Pours a thick and fizzy off-white head that leaves lacing. Hazy, light to dark orange appearance.
Smell - Mostly orange citrus in the scent with also some subtle pineapple.
Taste - Taste follows the nose with some piney bitterness in the finish.
Feel - Medium bodied with a sticky and crisp mouthfeel and finishes slightly dry.
Overall - The flavors don't seem to meld together very well, but it's not too bad.
Mar 01, 202212 oz. can dated 220120 (01/20/22) - 6.6% ABV / 46 IBU
Brewed and canned in Fort Collins, CO or Asheville, NC
Poured into a Bell's branded pub pint glass
Look - Pours a thick and fizzy off-white head that leaves lacing. Hazy, light to dark orange appearance.
Smell - Mostly orange citrus in the scent with also some subtle pineapple.
Taste - Taste follows the nose with some piney bitterness in the finish.
Feel - Medium bodied with a sticky and crisp mouthfeel and finishes slightly dry.
Overall - The flavors don't seem to meld together very well, but it's not too bad.
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