New Belgium Ranger IPA

[MeatyPortion]

Still hate this one but I tried a bottle of Fat Tire the other day when there was nothing else available. Not bad. Still not something I would go out of my way to drink but definitely better than the first time I had it.

 

[mikebiewer]

I'm not a big 2 below fan either. But the 1554 is definitely on my regulars list. That is an interesting thought that the Ranger was rushed to market. I have a hard time thinking that because a company like New Belgium, doesn't seem like the kind of company that would put their reputation on the line, especially after an 18% increase in profits last year. I don't know though, you could be right. I do really like it though!

 

[jiggs_casey]

One of our local grocery store chains had the 22oz bottles on sale for $2.99. "What the hell..." I bought one. Then went back and bought another one.

...and I'll probably buy more tomorrow...

 

[artbrau]

Never was a big fan of Fat Tire and I don't know why its so huge in CO. When I saw that Ranger was from NB I was kind of shocked since it's so out of character but I guess they caved to Mr. Market. Note the label is a totally different design from the other NB beers so they are trying to distance this brew from the existing portfolio.

I'm glad they did. The aroma is awesome and the taste is more balanced than the hop forward-forward flavor than is standard for the style. What some people call "soapy" I call a smooth mouthfeel that lends more complexity to the spiciness of the hops.

 

[Ravenshead]

I liked it well enough though I'm a noob to IPAs. I did make a clone that I like better though (my wife had me do a taste test blindfolded). It's a bit darker but has enough malt to avoid the "thiness" in the origional.


10 lbs Marris Otter Max yield: 1.038 85%: 1.032 Contribution 64 pts
1 lb Cara Pils Max yield: 1.033 85%: 1.028 Contribution 5.6 pts
1 lb Chrystal Med Max yield: 1.033 85%: 1.028 Contribution 5.6 pts
1 lb Munich
Expected OG: 1.075

1 oz Simcoe @ 60
1 oz Chinook @ 60
1 oz Cascade @ 15
1 oz Cascade dry
Yeast: Safale 5

 

[Jcmccoy]

I like this beer a lot I love the pine and citrus taste and aroma and a nice malty backbone. very drinkable!