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[Michigan Swamp Buck]

A fellow at work suggested I try this brew, so I did. Here is my beer snob review . . .

New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, Colorado and Asheville, NC

VooDoo Ranger - Imperial IPA Pale Ale

A full, moderately lasting head (upon a quick pour) with ample lacing. Well carbonated with a clear amber color and no particulates. It has a strong piney aroma with a sweat grapefruit accent. The first taste is a strong hops flavor the same as the aroma, but not as strong tasting as the aroma would lead one to believe.  It has a quick foamy mouth feel that dissipates quickly into a fruity finish and a well lived, mildly dry, peppery after taste. A rather full bodied pale ale with a nutty malt flavor in the background adding to the body.

The alcohol is not very noticeable , something I expected before the finish, but after I consumed my first 12 ounce bottle, I could feel the 9% ABV reported on the label. Overall, it's quite good regardless of the  name "VooDoo Ranger" and cartoon label design. The glass bottle is actually nice having a raised band embossed with the brewery's name where the shoulder of the bottle meets the neck. It may become a collectible bottle someday with the cartoon label even adding to it's value.

Commercial Description: A rare blend of choice hops creates an explosion of fresh cut pine and citrus flavors for a complex, rich and delicious finish. 9% ABV.
Includes an "Enjoy by" date about one month from purchase.

[Snarl]

A fellow at work suggested I try this brew, so I did. Here is my beer snob review . . .

New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, Colorado and Asheville, NC

VooDoo Ranger - Imperial IPA Pale Ale

A full, moderately lasting head (upon a quick pour) with ample lacing. Well carbonated with a clear amber color and no particulates. It has a strong piney aroma with a sweat grapefruit accent. The first taste is a strong hops flavor the same as the aroma, but not as strong tasting as the aroma would lead one to believe.  It has a quick foamy mouth feel that dissipates quickly into a fruity finish and a well lived, mildly dry, peppery after taste. A rather full bodied pale ale with a nutty malt flavor in the background adding to the body.

The alcohol is not very noticeable , something I expected before the finish, but after I consumed my first 12 ounce bottle, I could feel the 9% ABV reported on the label. Overall, it's quite good regardless of the  name "VooDoo Ranger" and cartoon label design. The glass bottle is actually nice having a raised band embossed with the brewery's name where the shoulder of the bottle meets the neck. It may become a collectible bottle someday with the cartoon label even adding to it's value.

Commercial Description: A rare blend of choice hops creates an explosion of fresh cut pine and citrus flavors for a complex, rich and delicious finish. 9% ABV.
Includes an "Enjoy by" date about one month from purchase.

Interesting thread topic.  I'm not creative enough to formulate such a review. -chuckle-

My son-in-law likes VooDoo Ranger.  I noticed a guy buying a six-pack of it at the corner store yesterday and thought of him.

I like those stronger brews.  If you're just drinking a beer or two ... to enjoy a beer or two ... you don't wind up drinking an entire six-pack to achieve the same results.

And ... I tend to favor IPAs.

[FlyingClayDisk]

A fellow at work suggested I try this brew, so I did. Here is my beer snob review . . .

New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, Colorado and Asheville, NC

VooDoo Ranger - Imperial IPA Pale Ale

A full, moderately lasting head (upon a quick pour) with ample lacing. Well carbonated with a clear amber color and no particulates. It has a strong piney aroma with a sweat grapefruit accent. The first taste is a strong hops flavor the same as the aroma, but not as strong tasting as the aroma would lead one to believe.  It has a quick foamy mouth feel that dissipates quickly into a fruity finish and a well lived, mildly dry, peppery after taste. A rather full bodied pale ale with a nutty malt flavor in the background adding to the body.

The alcohol is not very noticeable , something I expected before the finish, but after I consumed my first 12 ounce bottle, I could feel the 9% ABV reported on the label. Overall, it's quite good regardless of the  name "VooDoo Ranger" and cartoon label design. The glass bottle is actually nice having a raised band embossed with the brewery's name where the shoulder of the bottle meets the neck. It may become a collectible bottle someday with the cartoon label even adding to it's value.

Commercial Description: A rare blend of choice hops creates an explosion of fresh cut pine and citrus flavors for a complex, rich and delicious finish. 9% ABV.
Includes an "Enjoy by" date about one month from purchase.

Interesting you'd pick this particular brew.  Personally, I like New Belgium a lot too, but they have made some waves here in Colorado recently.  New Belgium Brewing was purchased by Kirin Holdings Inc., a Japanese brewing empire, in 2019.  I've not tried the 'VooDoo Ranger' persuasion yet, but I do like New Belgium beer in general.  Fat Tire is probably my go-to.  The sale to Kirin kind of takes them out of the "Craft Beer" market segment though. 

The whole craft beer thing in Colorado has a pretty interesting trajectory.  Lots of really good local brews are available here.  Some not so good ones too, and even some really bizarre ones here as well.