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Master Shredder

The Veil Brewing Co.
United States·New England IPA
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The Veil's flagship house hazy IPA, generously hopped with Mosaic for juicy notes of cantaloupe, melon, and orange with a subtle hint of blueberry. Soft, aromatic, and endlessly drinkable.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
citrusy
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant Mosaic hop character: cantaloupe and honeydew melon lead, followed by bright orange zest and a subtle blueberry undertone.
also:clean,berry
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Master Shredder

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-yellow with a soft, diffused appearance characteristic of the New England IPA style. A generous, pillowy head forms and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence beneath the cloud.

hazy goldensoft headpersistent lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant Mosaic hop character: cantaloupe and honeydew melon lead, followed by bright orange zest and a subtle blueberry undertone. The aromatic profile remains clean and fruit-forward, with no sharp edges—soft and inviting throughout.

cantaloupe, melonorange zestblueberry hintsoft hop aroma

◐ Taste

The palate delivers smooth, juicy tropical fruit flavors that mirror the aroma—melon and orange provide the core, with gentle citrus notes threading through the mid-palate. Bitterness arrives measured at 45 IBU, present but refined, never harsh or astringent. The body feels light and approachable, with a creamy mouthfeel that makes it endlessly drinkable.

tropical fruitsmooth palaterefined bitternesscreamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering melon and citrus notes fading gently. Low alcohol (5.5% ABV) ensures no warming or heaviness, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

clean finishrefreshing fadefruit lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar New England IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Master Shredder will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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