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CREW Republic Iron Maiden Trooper

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A collaboration between CREW Republic and Iron Maiden — a Helles Lager with pronounced hop bitterness and an intense hop aroma with light citrus notes. Brewed with barley malt, hops, water and yeast.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive noble hop character—floral and herbal notes dominate, accented by subtle citrus brightness suggestive of lemon zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for CREW Republic Iron Maiden Trooper

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A fine, white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with crisp lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble hop character—floral and herbal notes dominate, accented by subtle citrus brightness suggestive of lemon zest. A delicate malty backbone emerges underneath, providing light grainy sweetness that frames rather than competes with the hop-forward profile.

pronounced noble hopscitrus zestclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and crisp, with the hop bitterness arriving promptly and building through the mid-palate. Citrus notes weave through the finish, while a soft malty sweetness keeps the profile balanced. The bitterness is assertive but not harsh, lingering with refreshing clarity across the tongue.

hop-forwardbalanced bitternesscitrus dry

◑ Finish

A dry, refreshing finish with persistent hop bitterness and lingering citrus notes. The aftertaste remains clean and crisp, with no residual sweetness or thickness.

dryhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Helles Lager

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What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

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