the Veil Master Shredder

Veil Master Shredder comes as a four-pack of cans from Massachusetts, a state with a deep craft-beer culture centered on hazy and heavily hopped ales. The listing doesn't state a style, ABV or IBU, so the tasting expectations below are inferred from the name and format, not measured for this beer. If it follows the hop-forward New England pattern its name suggests, expect a soft, full-bodied pour with citrus, stone-fruit or tropical hop aromatics and very little sharp bitterness. Check the can for the declared style and strength before you plan around it. Beers in this category are best cold but not ice-cold, around 38 to 45°F. Fridge-straight is fine, but give the can a few minutes on the counter if you want the hop aromatics to open up. Pour it into a tulip, a shaker pint or a wide-mouthed IPA glass instead of drinking from the can. The glass releases the aroma, which is a large part of why hop-driven beers taste the way they do, and it lets you see the clarity, color and head. For food, hoppy ales like this tend to pair well with fried chicken, fish tacos, spicy wings, burgers with sharp cheddar, and Thai or Indian dishes with a moderate chili heat. The carbonation and hop oils cut through fat, and the fruity hop character plays well with citrus, cilantro and mango-based salsas. Keep it away from very delicate dishes, since a boldly hopped beer will overwhelm them. Cans are lightweight and shielded from light, so the four-pack suits fridge storage and drinking soon after purchase, since hop aroma in beers like this fades with time.