As part of a tradition to promote relatively unknown British Ales, Strangers' Bar in the House of Commons features 'Guest Ales' throughout the year. Mike, founder of Rock The House, Parliament's biggest music competition, recently nominated Iron Maiden's new Trooper Ale, which is brewed by Robinson's Brewery in Stockport.

"As an Iron Maiden fan and an MP, it is a real treat to have this specialist ale as one of the guest ales in Parliament � the fact that I also get to try it for the first time on my birthday is just a bonus," said Weatherley.