New Belgium Brewing kicked off the new year with a new addition to the Voodoo Ranger family, Juicy Haze IPA. This medium bodied, unfiltered IPA is magic with tropical aromas and big citrus flavors from a delicious blend of Citra hops combined with Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe and Nugget. Peaks and Pints hosts the New Belgium Juicy Haze IPA Release Party, as well as other craft delights from the Fort Collins, Colorado brewery at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

Known as New England IPA, Northeast IPA or simply NEIPA (pronounced “neepa”), Juicy Haze IPA pulls out the softer, juicier flavors hops release when added later in the brewing process. This is in contrast to West Coast IPA, which gets its aggressively bitter, piney taste from earlier hopping.

Poured in a glass, Juicy Haze IPA looks like sunshine through fog. Vibrant lemon, orange, guava and pineapple notes are balanced with a light grassy and caramel-like malt aroma giving the beer a sweet start that transitions into citrus zest, herbal and pine with a smooth, bitter flavor.

This is the fourth year-round member of the Voodoo Ranger family, which New Belgium launched last year. The Voodoo Ranger family of beers also features Voodoo Ranger IPA, which will also be on tap Thursday night at Peaks and Pints. Also expect to enjoy other New Belgium beauties including Felix Wild Ale, 8 Hop Pale Ale and all the schwag.

NEW BELGIUM HAZY LODGE MEETING, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan.18, Peaks and Pints, 3816 N. 26^th St., Basecamp Proctor, Tacoma, no cover