Iron Maiden - 'Trooper' beer celebrates it's 5th Birthday

Heavy Metal beer is doing rather well!!!

'Trooper' beer the award winning collaboration between Stockport based Robinsons Brewery and British music icons Iron Maiden, celebrates its 5th Birthday today... Wednesday 9th May 2018. Since its launch in 2013, the 4.7% ABV premium British beer has sold over two hundred million pints, firmly establishing itself as a top fourty UK beer brand, whilst becoming a leading player amongst exported British Ales, having been sold in over fifty countries Worldwide.

The 'Trooper' family has grown to include three limited edition beers - 'Trooper 666' in 2015, with an ABV of 6.6%; 'Red ‘n’ Black', a porter style beer launched in 2016... and 2017’s 'Hallowed' a Belgium inspired hybrid ale. 2018 has also seen the launch of 'Light Brigage' a 4.1% ABV golden beer brewed in support of 'Help for Heroes', the British charity that provides recovery and support for the Armed Forces community whose lives are affected by their service, which is currently being rolled out across the UK.

These beers are the brainchild of Iron Maiden vocalist and ale aficionado Bruce Dickinson, working in partnership with Robinsons’ head brewer Martyn Weeks.

Photo Credit: John McMurtrie

“I’m incredibly proud of the success that 'Trooper' has had, and long may it continue. To sell over twenty million pints in five years is something that we couldn’t have imagined when we started out with just the simple plan to make a great session ale that didn’t compromise on flavour, and the quality of the end product speaks for itself. It has been great fun to work with Robinsons on 'Trooper' and the various limited editions that we have created, each of which have been unique in their own way, and it’s exciting to see the reaction that our latest beer, 'Light Brigade', has had too. I’m delighted that our fans and beer lovers Worldwide have enjoyed them so much, and who knows what we will come up with next... Cheers!” - Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)

'Trooper' has won multiple gold medals at the prestigious British Bottlers’ Institute awards, as well as picking up awards at the World Beer awards, Global Beer Masters and International Beer Challenge. To celebrate the 5th Birthday, 'Trooper' fans can get their hands on a limited edition badge at one of 86 stockists across the UK. Details can be found at www.IronMaidenBeer.com. 'Trooper' will also be available at all Iron Maiden 2018 UK tour dates...check this out on this link: www.IronMaiden.com.

Check Out! the Video for 'The Trooper' Below...