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Iron Maiden Teams Up With Lagunitas for 'Run For Your Lives' Tour IPA

Bruce Dickinson and the craft brewery are turning up the volume with a new Trooper West Coast IPA.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 2 min read

Heavy metal icons Iron Maiden are officially leveling up their concert experience with a fresh beverage partnership. Singer Bruce Dickinson has teamed up with California's own Lagunitas Brewing Company to launch a custom craft beer designed for rock fans hitting the road. The fresh collaboration puts a West Coast twist on the heavy metal crew's famous lineup of adult beverages. Brewed specifically to celebrate the band's massive live return, the joint venture promises to give audiences a distinct taste of the road. The connection between rock music and craft beer culture has only grown stronger over the years, but few bands have embraced the market as thoroughly as Iron Maiden. By bringing Lagunitas into their signature beverage universe, the group is bridging the gap between classic British metal and modern American brewing traditions. ## What is the Iron Maiden Lagunitas beer collaboration? The new release takes the form of a Trooper West Coast IPA, bringing together two distinct forces in rock and brewing culture. Dickinson worked directly with Lagunitas brewmaster Jeremy Marshall to ensure the drink packs a punch worthy of the legendary metal act. According to details of the partnership, the duo aimed to turn the intensity up to eleven with this specific IPA profile. Marshall's brewing expertise combined with Dickinson's hands-on vision helped shape the hop-forward profile of the limited-edition drink. ## How is the IPA connected to the Run For Your Lives tour? The specialized Trooper West Coast IPA is arriving directly alongside Iron Maiden’s highly anticipated "Run For Your Lives" World Tour. The joint effort ensures that concertgoers will have access to the exclusive craft brew while taking in the high-energy live shows. Iron Maiden has long built a reputation for expanding their brand into the beverage space, and bringing Lagunitas into the fold expands their reach to craft enthusiasts. As the band prepares to hit stage after stage worldwide, the collaboration offers fans an extra way to immerse themselves in the tour experience. With Dickinson and Marshall joining forces behind the scenes, the "Run For Your Lives" trek is shaping up to be a full sensory event for metalheads and IPA lovers alike.

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What beer is Iron Maiden releasing with Lagunitas?
Iron Maiden and Lagunitas Brewing have collaborated on a custom Trooper West Coast IPA.
Who created the Lagunitas Iron Maiden IPA?
Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson teamed up with Lagunitas brewmaster Jeremy Marshall to develop the recipe.
Is the Lagunitas IPA tied to Iron Maiden's tour?
Yes, the specialized beer collaboration was created specifically to coincide with the band's 'Run For Your Lives' World Tour.