Starwars fans – or more specifically, fans who watched the original ESB release in 1980, are being reminded how old they (and us) really are. It’s been that long since we first saw the AT-AT and furry Tauntauns (filled with warmth and life giving innards) during the battle of Hoth. And how I almost cried when the damned mechanical camel crushed a crash-landed snowspeeder underfoot. Sniff.

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So to celebrate this momentous day, the good folks at 175proof  thought to scour the uncharted universe of the Internet to bring you some imperial goodness in the form of our favourite beverage. And of course it had to be a dark brew. Presenting The New England Imperial Stout Trooper – tyranically brewed by the New England Brewing Co. Not yet available in a pub near you (especially if you reside outside the US). As a Starwars fan, I am disappointed that I have not tried this porter yet but if any one in the US reading this would like to send some our way, I’d be glad as a Wookie’s ass.

According to one lucky Jedi who’s had the pleasure of tasting this: Thick brown creamy and colorful head that mostly lasted. Good display of lacework. Pitch black color. Thick aroma of roasted malt, coffee, dried fruit, smoke, liquorish. Quite complex, thick and smooth at the same time. Medium to full bodied with a soft carbonation. Moderated to heavy sweet flavor with good counter bitterness. Lingering roasted malty sweet finish. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grovlam/2959999629/)

Credit: www.thefullpint.com 33 year old question answered: Do Stormtroopers go to the loo? Answer: Yes. Trooper on the can.

Well, we need to go kick some Sith butt now so we”ll leave you with another image of this Beer Of The Day (BoTD). I bet Luke never thought he could contain the Dark Side this way.

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