The British heavy metal band Iron Maiden has developed its own beer, named after one of the band’s hit singles from the 1980s.
The golden ale is brewed in Stockport, UK, by Robinsons Brewery, and lead singer Bruce Dickinson personally sampled the beer throughout the development process to ensure the flavor was perfect, according to Female First.
Dickinson expressed his excitement about creating the beer and his satisfaction with the final result:
“I’ve always loved British ale. I was thrilled when we were asked to create our own beer – but I was also a bit nervous,” said the rock frontman.
The beer is called “Trooper”, named after the band’s 1983 single. The label features the band’s mascot Eddie, dressed in a 19th-century British military uniform, holding a sabre and the Union Jack – just like on the single’s cover art.
Iron Maiden, formed in 1975, has since released 15 studio albums and performed countless live shows. The band also played at the Roskilde Festival in 2011.
