New Belgium Brewing Company’s Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin Ale does not ease you in. It announces itself immediately—and aggressively. The first sip hits with familiar pumpkin spice notes like nutmeg and cinnamon, but that comfort lasts about half a second. Then the habanero kicks in. There’s a warming burn in the chest, a tingle down the throat, and a clear reminder that yes, this is very much a beer meant to push boundaries.
“Atomic Pumpkin” isn’t clever branding—it’s an accurate description. The heat is real, persistent, and unapologetic, setting this apart from nearly every other pumpkin ale out there. Is it good? That depends on your tolerance for spice. If you enjoy a little punishment with your buzz, or you’re looking for something genuinely different from the usual sweet-and-spiced pumpkin lineup, this one delivers. It’s not subtle, and it’s not trying to be.
Brewed by New Belgium Brewing Company—founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colorado, with an additional brewery in Asheville, North Carolina—Atomic Pumpkin fits squarely into their reputation for bold, experimental beers. At 6.4% ABV with low bitterness, the spice does most of the talking, making this a seasonal pumpkin ale that’s as much about sensation as it is flavor. If you’re curious how this heat-forward pumpkin beer stacks up against more traditional takes, check out where Atomic Pumpkin lands in our Fluid List of the Best Pumpkin Beers Ranked.
- Style: Pumpkin Ale
- ABV: 6.4%
- IBUs: 10
- Seasonal: Fall (Limited Release)
- Brewer: New Belgium Brewing Company, founded in 1991 in Fort Collins, Colorado, is known for its adventurous approach to brewing and sustainability-driven practices. With breweries in Colorado and North Carolina, New Belgium consistently pushes flavor boundaries through experimental and widely distributed craft beers under brands like Voodoo Ranger.
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