Rock and roll and beer are like a marriage made in heaven… or hell, depending on which band you ask. Regardless, beer is everywhere you look in rock and roll. Songs are written about it, its enjoyed in copious amounts by rock stars and fans alike, and some rockers have even tried brewing their own.

Indeed, the marriage between rock stars and breweries seems to be even more utopian, and it makes sense when you think about it – if you’re gonna get someone to be the face of your beer, who better than Motorhead? Or KISS? Or AC/DC? Or Iron Maiden?

All of these bands and more have launched their own signature ales and lagers. In the interest of getting drunk music journalism, we’ve decided to take a look at a few choice brews.

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