Beer Discovery: Trooper

Beer: Trooper

Brewery: Robinsons 

Country: United Kingdom

Style: English Bitter

ABV: 4.7%

Iron Maiden teamed up with Robinsons to create "Trooper" beer. With Iron Maiden being one of my favourite bands, i just had to try this one. The beer is named after one of their most iconic songs, "The Trooper". The song is based on the 'Charge of the Light Brigade' which took place during the Crimean war in 1854, at the battle of Balaclave. The battle is famous for the charge of 600 British cavalrymen (the light brigade) against massed Russian artillery. Charging on horseback into a valley exploding with artillery didn't go so well, and as such resulted in a massive loss of life. All because of a misunderstanding of an order issued by the commanding officer. If you are interested in the whole story, you can read about it here.

Probably one of the coolest label designs out there!

The beer was the brainchild of Iron Maiden's vocalist, Bruce Dickenson. Being an enthusiast of British ales, Bruce approached Robinsons, and together they created 'Trooper Beer'. And to be honest, they did good. 

Trooper is both available on tap (limited locations) and on bottle (500ml), and is quite enjoyable. Fruity aromas, lightly bitter and very smooth to drink, Trooper is an enjoyable English Bitter. 

My Rating: 3.5 / 5

Up the Irons!

Cheers!