A UK Suffolk brewery says it has had a “phenomenal” response with the launch of its Star Wars theme range.

St Peter’s Brewery’s Galactic Pale Ale and Lightspeed Pilsner Lager beers have been released in time for the ninth and final instalment of the film franchise.

With St Peter’s in the project is image licence holder The Sourceor Ltd, a beer and wine distributor.

Ben Fowler of The Sourceror told The East Anglian Daily Times that it was “a very exciting brand that has far-reaching appeal”.

“The iconic Stormtrooper image is known throughout the world and we’re very excited to bring it onto the beer scene, marrying brilliant, eye-catching design with award-winning brewing expertise. These launches are just the start – Stormtrooper has huge opportunity for growth,” he said.

A range of merchandise – including beer mats, posters, glassware and gifts options – is also being launched alongside the beers.

There was no mention of the cost of the licence which came through Shepperton Design Studios and prop-maker Andrew Ainsworth.