Foggy, this is from Tobacco Review concerning the name.
" Regarding the name of this blend, which some people mistakenly think is 'Hamborger Beermaster' because of the typeface used on the tin; the ship on the front is a German four-masted windjammer, called a 'Veermaster'. This coupled with the fact that Dan Tobacco, the producer, lists this blend in their price lists as 'Hamborger Veermaster' is probably all that need to be said on this subject."
I have found that this blend needs a minimum of 3 to 5 years before it begins to shine, it is pretty good fresh, but is a little bitey and needs rounding out. My 11 year old is totally black in color and is sublime. I am not a fan of the bulk, too much shake and too many broken flakes that are almost like a ribbon cut. I have one pound of the bulk but am only buying tins now.