The Veil Broz Master Shredder
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Tasting Notes
Broz Master Shredder is a hazy double IPA from The Veil, and it leans into the brewery's signature style: a dense, pillowy body with tropical and citrus-forward hops — think ripe mango, tangerine, and a streak of dank resin underneath. The bitterness is present but soft, more of a slow warmth than a sharp bite, which is typical of the New England-leaning DIPAs The Veil has built its reputation on. The finish is full and moderately dry, with lingering fruit and a gentle alcoholic warmth that doesn't overwhelm at 8.5%. It's built for flavor density rather than aggression.
About the Brewery
The Veil Brewing Co. is based in Richmond, Virginia, and has been one of the most closely watched craft breweries on the East Coast since opening in 2016. Founded by brewer Ryan Harvey, the brewery built its reputation almost entirely on heavily hopped, hazy IPAs and DIPAs that routinely generate significant secondary-market attention. Their releases tend to sell out quickly and are distributed in very limited quantities, which has kept their cult following tight and loyal. They also operate a brewing and dining facility that extends beyond just beer.
Food Pairings
The tropical fruit and resinous hop character here pairs well with spicy Thai curry, where the beer's fruit notes meet the heat without getting lost. Grilled shrimp tacos with mango salsa work for a similar reason — the beer mirrors the fruit while the salt and char give it contrast. A rich, creamy brie or triple-cream cheese softens the hop bitterness and lets the beer's body shine. Fish and chips are a reliable match for heavily hopped DIPAs because the fat and starch in the batter ground the beer's intensity without competing with it.
Style Guide
American Double or Imperial IPAs are essentially amplified versions of the American IPA — more malt backbone to support a significantly higher hop load, and an ABV that typically runs from around 7.5% to 10% or higher. The style originated in the early 2000s as American craft brewers pushed the boundaries of hop-forward brewing, with Russian River's Pliny the Elder often cited as a defining early benchmark. What separates a DIPA from a standard IPA isn't just strength but intensity across the board: more aroma, more bitterness or perceived bitterness, and a fuller body that keeps the alcohol from feeling thin. New England-style interpretations like this one tend to soften the bitterness in favor of hazy, juicy hop expression.