July 31st, 2024 - Titan Juice Force

 

Hello and happy Wednesday metal maniacs and hop freaks!  Your drinkin' buddy the Meista here pairing the self-titled, debut album by the mighty Titan Force and a crisp, juicy, and dangerously delicious Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA!  Hell yeah!!

Album Info:

• Artist: Titan Force
• Title: "Titan Force"
• Recorded: 1989 at Colorado Sound in Denver, Colorado
• Release date: September 1989 (1st studio album by Titan Force)
• Record company: U.S. Metal Records / High Roller Records
• Production: Titan Force
• Album cover art: Todd Caudle (artwork) and Scott Kahler (band logo)
• Personnel: Harry Conklin (lead vocals), John Flores (bass), Mario Flores (guitars), Stefan Flores (drums), and Bill Richardson (keyboards and guitars)
• Musical style: Heavy metal, hard rock
• Sound: Bold, bombastic, and melodic... you gotta love it!  Mario and Richardson tearing it up on the guitars, Stefan pounding the hell outta those drums, John thumpin' like a madman on the bass, and the soaring, rich vocals of the mighty Conklin... wonderful!!
• Major themes: Rage, power, pain, valor, dreams, self-reliance, mythology, deception, rebellion, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Chase Your Dreams"
2. "Master Of Disguise"
3. "Lord Desire"
4. "Toll Of Pain"
5. "Will O' The Wisp"
6. "Blaze Of Glory"
7. "Wings Of Rage"
8. "New Age Rebels"
9. "Fool On The Run"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: New Belgium Brewing Company (Colorado)
• Website: https://www.newbelgium.com/ 
• Brew: Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA
• Style: Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale (IIPA) / Double IPA (DIPA)
• Serving: 12 ounce can
• ABV: 9.5%
• IBUs: 30
• Ingredients: Pale, Oats, and Wheat malts with Ale yeast and Mosaic, Chinook, Phato, Galaxy, Strata, Lotus, and Sabro hops
• Pour: The Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA pours a slightly hazy, bright golden-yellow with a frothy, bright white, 1+ finger head with good retention and lots of sticky, intricate lacing.
• Nose: The nose is very fruity, floral, citrusy, malty, and slightly boozy.  There are aromas of orange juice, tangerine, pink grapefruit, lemon, mango, peach, a hint of fresh pineapple, wildflowers, green hop flowers, caramel, and a hint of booze.
• Taste: The taste of the Voodoo Ranger Juice Force follows the nose with lots of fruity, punchy, hop-forward, citrusy flavors.  There are big notes of orange and tangerine along with more subtle notes of mango, peach, pineapple, pink grapefruit juice, and caramel/toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied and moderately carbonated, the Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA's mouthfeel is very crisp and juicy with a dry, boozy, and sweet finish.

Overall pairing: The very crushable, yet bold flavors of the New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Juice Force IPA are great for Titan Force's intricate guitar work, the driving and thunderous drumming, and thumping rhythms of the bass, while the sessionable drinkability and refreshing character works well with Harry's always amazing vocals!

Make sure to check out my interview with Harry Conklin here: https://youtu.be/Jy3QZDJhLac

Cheers!!  Rock on!!