Robinsons have just confirmed the sale of the millionth pint of the cask ale, which was launched just two months ago. The firm say in their Unicorn newsletter: "Trooper was officially launched on May 9 at Robinsons' new visitor centre � a day that will certainly remembered, as the brewery experienced a product launch like no other.

"With a reception attended by over 100 influential brewing trade representatives, Bruce conducted a tour of the new brewhouse to explain the process of how Trooper ale is made.