THE STORY OF TROOPER Real ale fan and history aficionado Bruce Dickinson, Maiden's vocalist, played a major role in developing the unique flavour of the beer, entailing ongoing visits to Robinson’s brewery in Stockport. "I'm a lifelong fan of traditional English ale; I thought I'd died and gone to heaven when we were asked to create our own beer. I have to say that I was very nervous: Robinsons are the only people I have had to audition for in 30 years. Their magic has been to create the alchemical wedding of flavour and texture that is TROOPER. I love it." 

ABOUT THE BREWER Based in the heart of Stockport for almost two centuries, and owning 300 tenanted and managed pubs, inns and hotels across the North West, ‘Robinsons’ is one of oldest and most respected names in British brewing history. A proud family of independent brewers, Robinsons is one of the most advanced and sophisticated breweries in the UK, with a worldwide reputation for real ale. It’s also home to the largest hopnik in the world. From here we apply decades of experience to create exciting new varieties and choices of flavour that will lead us towards our next award-winning beer."

4.7% ABV

Black Sheep - Born from the pioneering spirit of Paul Theakston who, in 1992, followed his heart and dared to start a new brewery.  Brewed in Masham, North Yorkshire, this beer is the culmination of six generations of family brewing expertise.  Crips, dry and bittersweet.

4.4% ABV.

BB 15/5/26

Formerly known as Blood Red Sky, Caribbean rum casks meet Scottish red beer in an explosion of cool, spicy rum notes, vanilla and rich fruit

6.8% ABV

Best Before: 30/09/2026

Fashioned on a firm, fruity foundation of Crystal malt, this rich, ruby-coloured Kent classic belies its burly appearance with a complexity of flavour. Mouth-filling fruit, prunes, plums and dried apricot spiked with palate-prickling pepper, cinnamon and a soft bitter blood-orange finish.

5.4% ABV.

The beer, designed once again by IRON MAIDEN vocalist and ale aficionado Bruce Dickinson along with Robinsons’ Head Brewer Martyn Weeks, takes its inspiration from a very early Robinsons recipe which was first brewed in the 1850’s; a time when porter style beer was becoming increasingly popular in Britain.

6.8% ABV

Best Before: 2025/05/31

Blackshore is a smooth, easy-drinking stout, named after the black-tarred fishing huts that line Southwold's harbour. They are individual, characterful and made of sturdy stuff. It is brewed with a hefty mash bill for a rich, broad malt character. You’ll find Pale Ale, Brown, Double Roasted Crystal, and Chocolate malts, alongside Roasted Barley and a hearty helping of oats. This adds a real depth of flavour, that the brewing team are particularly proud of, making it tremendously tasty, but mellow on the finish.

Best Before: 2026/11/30

Blue Moon Belgian White, Belgian-style wheat ale, is a refreshing, medium-bodied, unfiltered Belgian-style wheat ale spiced with fresh coriander and orange peel for a uniquely complex taste and an uncommonly smooth finish

5.4% ABV

Best Before: 2027/01/13

A distinctive rich malty taste bursting with toffee character, fruity aroma and deliciously smooth.

4.8% ABV

BB 29/7/26

TASTING NOTES

Warming, Malty and Fruity. Pale and amber malts contribute to a mouth filling and satisfying 'Horlicks' and biscuity maltiness. Challenger and First Gold give a base note of herbal hop and Fuggle as a late hop contributes the main fragrant fruity and floral and spicy notes. Fermented slowly to give just enough fruity esters Abbot Ale provides a complex, satisfying and warming experience.

ABV 5%

Named in honour of the inquisitive and extremely “fursty” ferrets of the Gribble Inn, a celebrated golden brown ale, full of character

4.0% ABV

BB 30/6/26

Shepherd Neame & Co - A historic brew which conjures up images of high seas and faraway places.  An IPA encapsulates centuries of brewing tradition, a quintessentially strong and hoppy beer with a bold, stirring character.  Our Indian Pale Ale delivers this magnificently; pale in colour and generously bittered with locally grown Fuggles hops.

6.1% ABV.

Timothy Taylor - The drinkers' favourite, and the classic pale ale, with complex citrus and hoppy aroma.  Landlord was launched in 1952 and has won more awards nationally than any other beer including CAMRA draught Supreme Champion Beer of Britain four times.

Taylor's Taste is achieved by using the finest natural ingredients- our unique Knowle Spring water, the highest grade Golden Promise malted barley, whole leaf hops, and our own Taylor's Taste yeast.

4.1% ABV.

7.2% alcohol, dry as a bone and jammed full of Cornish barley and as many Citra and Centennial hops as we could get our hands-on.

The unique blend of Northdown, Target, Challenger and Goldings hops imparts grassy, peppery notes on the tongue along with intense citrus fruit characters of grapefruits, oranges and lemons. The blend of Pale Ale and Crystal malts in the brew give a biscuity, toffee element to the beer. A smooth, mellow bitterness lingers on the palate to give a superbly satisfying finish. Featured in the Michael Jackson 500. 

A classic double stout from a recipe discovered in the vaults of Britain's oldest brewer.  This beer combines the complex flavours and characteristics of pale ale, roasted crystal and chocolate malts with the finest kilned roasted barley.

This magnificent example of a classic double stout delivers a velvety-smooth palate of dry, burnt flavours complemented by roast, cocoa and coffee notes.  Black, creamy and delicious, it is a Shepherd Neame masterpiece.

5.2% ABV.