Merciless
The Veil Brewing Co. - Production Brewery

Old can dated Sept 2025

Canned on: 9-8-25

A - A cross between really hazy and opaque medium golden orange with thin, sticky lacing.

S - Really weak nose with light malt and light fruitiness.

T - Pineapple, guava, mango, and soft tropical fruit while ending on the sweeter side with low bitterness.

M - Big medium and chewy body that's nice and soft.

O - Not a standout but definitely rock solid, really enjoyable, and I'm OK with that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the tease of Citra, Galaxy, Simcoe, and Vic Secret, The Veil's imperial hazy ale is enough to have the tastebuds crying for mercy.

But there's no mercy to be found as Merciless Merciless mystifies the senses with a juicy and radiant scent of tropical fruit, citrus, tangy berries and melon and peppery weed. Underneath its ivory foam and within its milky taupe body lies a taste of cereal, honey, poundcake and a hint of cream.

As the fruit flavors unfold on the middle palate, citrusy grapefruit and orange lead the way. A quick followup of more tropical papaya, passionfruit, pineapple and mango align the tastebuds before the session shares a slight and smooth tea-like bitterness to close. Hints of white grape, honeydew and pawpaw keep the fruit flavors developing.

Full bodied, creamy and plush on the palate, the beer's starchy, bready body hinders refreshment but it keeps the fruit hop impressions plump, radiant and fresh. A late balance of peppery hops have a mild astringent property akin to green tea and arugula.

 

 

 

 

 

Appearance: Pours a cloudy orange with a two finger head; splashy lacing

Smell; Tropical fruit elements dominate the aroma, bringing pineapple and mango; there is also a subtle white wine grape aspect and a hint of onion

Taste: Pineapple and mango forward, with the white wine grape adding a more austere element; passionfruit and grapefruit pith emerge, after the swallow, with some green onion in the finish; the ABV is noticeable

Mouthfeel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation; some warmth in the gullet

Overall: A bit of a mish-mash, given the hop selection - Citra, Galaxy, Simcoe, and Vic Secret