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Iron Maiden Trooper beer

 The Iron Maiden Trooper beer is a British beer by Robinsons Brewery. This beer was first sold in May 2013 so a very new brand.

• Amberish color, lighter than the Hobgoblin
• It has Eddie the Head on the cover
• Traditional British beer
• 4.7% APV

This beer had a larger head than the other beers I've reviewed so far. 

One of the best smelling beer out of the golden and bitter ales. It smells how it tastes. The grassy hops are very apparent in the smell.

The taste was also more bitter than the Hobgoblin. 

Citric (lemon) flavor. 

Grassy hops

Sweet maltiness

More of a bitter than a golden ale

Bitter, but very short aftertaste.

Personally have had too many bitter citric beers since coming to Madrid, so I didn't absolutely love it. I would buy it at a bar. I would say it has similarities to the Brewerks beer and the Natubier Microbrewery in Plaza Santa Ana. Out of the three, this is my favorite.

Not an absolutely amazing beer, but a great session beer.

Smell: 4.5/5
Taste: 3.5/5
Aftertaste: 4/5

Interesting facts:

Trooper song about the Battle of the Light Brigade aka Battle of Balaclava (1854). Crimean war. If you want to know more, buy the beer and read the label on the back.

The beer is banned in many pubs and Sweden because of the label. What crap! See sources below

I do recommend this beer, I just had higher expectations. The bottle is pretty cool so I'm keeping it.

 

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinsons_Brewery#Current_product_range

http://www.ironmaidenbeer.com/

http://b1027.com/iron-maiden-beer-banned-in-sweden/

Sixex beer

The Sixex beer is a British beer by Joseph Holt brewery

• Dark ale
• Low-moderate carbonation 

Small head, but had a long retention

Smells roasted with a hint of wood

Burnt, roasted flavor
A bit nutty
Flavor seemed to be muted possibly chilled it too much
Flavor did not linger

Mild coffee aftertaste

I found this beer extremely easy to drink. I believe almost anyone would enjoy this beer.

Enjoyable, but one I will likely forget. A beer one would drink during the winter. I don't think I will be keeping the bottle.

Interesting Facts:
Oldest Beer made by Joseph Holt
Occasionally brewed and not year round; however, not seasonal.

Ratings:
Smell: 3.5/5
Taste: 3.5/5    
Aftertaste: 4.5/5

I would recommend this beer to my friends who enjoy a dark ale or those who are interested in making the switch. Highly recommend to those new to beer.

Sources:
http://www.joseph-holt.com/beers

Hobgoblin beer

The Hobgoblin beer is a British beer by Wychwood Brewery

• Amber-red color
• Low carbonation 

Roasted malts very apparent in smell and taste

After pouring I did not get much of a head
Smell of caramel but taste of toffee

It has a chocolate toffee malt flavor, but I found it difficult to taste the chocolate until it was less chilled.
Very smooth to drink. Definitely a beer to enjoy.

Aftertaste was very short, and only a tiny bit bitter at the finish. Earthy hop aftertaste was very pleasant.

Without a doubt much better than anything you will find at a party.

Interested facts:
Hobgoblin is the 5^th best selling beer in the UK. 
When President Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron traded beers from their countries, Cameron gave the Hobgoblin while Obama gave the Goose Island 312 beer. 

Ratings:
Smell: 4.5/5
Taste:4/5
Aftertaste: 4/5

I would highly recommend this beer. They also have other brands I will definitely keep them in mind. I enjoyed this beer enough that I am keeping the empty bottle.





































Sources:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2010/07/obama-cameron-and-the-other-beer-summit/1#.UcCuPPk3uG4
http://www.wychwood.co.uk