Every band worth anything to anyone has a beer named in their honour these days. But which is best? Expert of all things beer-y James Hickson of We Brought Beer puts on his tasting apron…
Motörhead – Bohemian Lager
Brewed by: Krönleins Bryggeri, Sweden.
James: “It’s a pretty easy drinking, if not overly interesting, lager. Subtle grassy notes and a pleasant spritz, but something from Motörhead should have more kick – perhaps a double IPA or imperial stout.”
Rating: 3 stars
Buy now: £18 for 6, CooperWhite
Queen – Bohemian Lager
Brewed by: Pivovar Protivín, Czech Republic.
James: “Citrusy aroma and clean and crisp, as you’d expect from a Czech-brewed Pilsner. Gets slightly bland towards the end of the bottle. Great for a last-gasp summer BBQ.”
Rating: 3 stars
Buy now: £11 for 6, rnrdrinks.com
Iron Maiden – Trooper Red ‘N’ Black
Brewed by: Robinsons, England.
James: “A new beer from Iron Maiden. First thoughts:it doesn’t taste like it’s 6.8%. It’s quite traditional in style, but has a lovely red and black colour (hence the name). Some tasty coffee and chocolate notes make it a winner for chilly nights on the sofa.”
Rating: 4 stars
Buy now: £20 for 12, robinsonsbrewery.com
White Lung – Face Down
Brewed by: Mikkeller, Denmark.
James: “From one of the best brewers in the world, this is unsurprisingly the best of the bunch. Loads of body and a pleasant, cloying sweetness on the palate. Some banana in the aroma. Packed full of flavour.”
Rating: 5 stars
Buy now: £4.70 per bottle, mikkeller.dk
New Order – Stray Dog
Brewed by: Moorhouse’s, England.
James: “The Mancunian group fused house, techno and post-punk to create their still-fresh sound. Their beer, on the other hand, values tradition. Brewed in Burnley, Stray Dog is a silky golden ale – a proper northern pint.”
Rating: 4 stars
Buy now: On draught in all Nicholson’s and Mitchells & Butlers pubs.
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