Robinsons a Trooper with limited edition beer
INDEPENDENT family brewery Robinsons is to launch a limited edition beer for its premium beer range Trooper – developed in collaboration with Iron Maiden front man Bruce Dickinson.
Available from September 2016, at 6.8% in bottle or 5.8% ABV in cask, Trooper Red ‘N’ Black is the strongest beer in the range to date.
It is the third beer in the Trooper range following on from the success of Trooper and last year’s limited edition Trooper 666.
Taking its name from both the colour of the beer, which glows red when held up to light, and the song ‘The Red and the Black’ from Iron Maiden’s 2015 album The Book of Souls, Trooper Red ‘N’ Black uses a blend of chocolate and crystal malts which help give the beer a roasted malt and caramel backbone. Robinsons yeast provides hints of both liquorice and honey to create a delicious warming brew.
The beer, designed once again by Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson along with Robinsons’ head brewer Martyn Weeks, takes its inspiration from a very early Robinsons recipe which was first brewed in the 1850s; a time when porter style beer was becoming increasingly popular in Britain.
Dickinson said: “I like tasting outside the box. Stouts and porters were virgin territory for me so I just went by feel. Martyn and I hope we have created a new take on a classic beer and one which I hope will tickle the taste buds of ale fans in a pleasantly unexpected way.”
John Robinson, brands manager for Robinsons Brewery said: “With millions of pints sold in 55 countries worldwide it’s safe to say that Trooper remains a phenomenal success.
“Last year, we released Trooper 666 at the request of the fans and this year we are happy to be releasing another limited edition beer that broadens the Trooper range in an ever evolving and vibrant beer market.”
