Trooper ESB 16.9 oz can

Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) Brewed by: Robinsons Family Brewers Country: UK Style: ESB ABV: 4.7% BeerAdvocate.com rating: 79 Robinsons Family Brewers brewed this ESB with Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden vocalist, who is a true ale fan. Launched in 2013 and now celebrating its second decade, Trooper is an award winning Premium British Beer that has sold more than 38 million pints in over 68 countries worldwide. Trooper takes its name from the Iron Maiden song and the charge of the light brigade. This beer is handcrafted with a unique blend of Bobec, Goldings and Cascade hops to create a golden ale with a subtle hint of lemon. Brewery Information: The story of Robinsons is one that stretches back over 185 years, from humble beginnings to becoming one of the UK’s largest independent family brewers with around 250 pubs across the north west and Wales.  It all started with the purchase of the Unicorn pub in Stockport in 1838 by William Robinson. In 1848 William moved and left his son, George, to run the pub. George started brewing the first Robinsons ale.  In 1859, the other son, Frederic, took over the pub and bought a warehouse so they could expand production. In 1943 the 4th generation started expanding into Wales with the purchase of the Black Lion. William’s great grandson, John, was knighted in 1958 for political and public service. Business continued to grow so a new packaging center was opened in Bredbury in 1975. In 2003 the 6th generation started taking over the company, opening a new brew center in 2010 and starting worldwide distribution in 2011.  In 2013, Robinsons teamed up with Iron Maiden to produce Trooper beer. Trooper now has 2 seasonal beers as well as the year-round Trooper ESB.