Real Ale Brewing Co. released its newest canned beer, The Sword Iron Swan Ale, named after the heavy metal rock band The Sword. Based on an English-style IPA, the ale features flavors of fruit, caramel, earth and spice, the company says. Containing 5.5 percent alcohol by volume, the ale is available for a limited time in 12-ounce cans and on draught in Texas.

Real Ale Brewing Co., Blanco, Texas
Telephone: 830/833-2534
Internet: www.realalebrewing.com
Distribution: Select markets