LORD CHAMBRAY

Real Beer vs Mass Production - What’s actually inside your glass? Ever wonder why some beers leave you feeling heavy and bloated, whilst other well crafted beers feel light, crisp and clean?  The secret isn’t just in the recipe, it’s actually the behind the scenes action that goes into making it.  When you crack open a beer, you’re either drinking a product made with patience, passion and raw ingredients, or an industrial beverage engineered for maximum shelf life. Let’s take a step back on the brewing industry and break down what really sets true craft beer apart from mass-produced liquid. The Ingredients: Pure Standards vs. Industrial Fillers Traditionally, beer requires only four fundamental ingredients: water , maltese barley , hops & yeast . In an independent brewery, these four ingredients are treated like gold. The malt provides natural sugars, rich colours and complex flavours, whilst the hops acts as a natural bitterness, creating herbal aromas and juicy citrus n...

June isn't just another month in summer... it's a feeling. It's the sound of the sea hitting the rocks in Dwejra, the sight of a golden sunset over the Valletta skyline, and that specific, post-swim dip that follows up with a perfectly chilled beer.  Enjoying our premium, Gozo-brewed beer shouldn't be a hunt, it should be a seamless part of your island adventure. That's where our Local Heroes come in.  Your Local Heroes, Anywhere. While you can find Lord Chambray at your favourite local bars, restaurants and boutiques across the islands, we know that sometimes the best seat in the house in your own place.  Our Local Heroes are the shopkeepers, restaurants and bartenders who ensure our beer is kept in peak condition. This summer, you can be your own Local Hero by bringing the brewery to your door.  The Ultimate Summer Hack: The Online Shop Our Online Shop  is designed to keep your fridge stocked without the heavy lifting. Whether you're planning a weekend gatheri...

Mediterranean cuisine is defined by it's simplicity. It doesn't hide behind heavy sauces, instead, it celebrates the vibrant acidity of a lemon squeeze, an earthy punch of herbs, or salt-kissed freshness of the sea. It's a cuisine built for sharing under the sun, and while wine has traditionally held the spotlight at the table, craft beer is the modern culinary companion the Mediterranean has been waiting for.  At Lord Chambray, we believe that craft beer is far more than just a refreshing drink. There's so much more to it. Much like fine wine, the right brew can behave as a "flavour bridge", enhanving the nuances of a dish and turning a simple meal into an elevated experience.  We want to share the "Sommelier's Secret" to beer pairing. It's all about balancing carbonation, bitterness and malt to complement the Mediterranean flavours. 1. Grand Harbour (Session IPA) & Savoury Bites Our Grand Harbour  is a 3.9% ABV (Alcohol by Volume) Sessi...

Craft beer in Malta has evolved over the years. From early experimental batches to a thriving brewery culture, the scene has grown, and so have expectations around quality, freshness, and accessibility. At Lord Chambray , we’re proud to continue leading that evolution by bringing our core range into cans. This isn’t just a packaging change. It’s a quality upgrade. We strive to make sure our product is the best it can be for our loyal customers here in Malta, so find out why we’re making out latest shift. Why Cans Make Sense for Craft Beer For years, some drinkers associated cans with mass-market lagers. But modern craft brewing has changed that perception entirely. Here’s why cans are the smart choice: 1. Protection From Light Beer is sensitive to UV light. Exposure can cause “skunking,” altering flavour and aroma. Cans block 100% of light, whereas bottles, even brown ones, do not. In sunny Malta, that matters, especially when you’re planning beers at the beach, or over a BBQ. 2. Bette...

  If you’ve ever spotted ‘Double IPA’ on a beer menu in Malta and wondered what makes it ‘double,’ you’re not alone. A Double IPA (also known as an Imperial IPA) is a stronger, hoppier, and more intense version of a standard India Pale Ale. It’s bold. It’s aromatic. And it’s unapologetically full of character. For craft beer lovers in Malta, Double IPAs represent the bigger, bolder side of brewing, where hops take centre stage and flavour doesn’t hold back. What Makes a Double IPA Different? A Double IPA isn’t just a regular IPA with a higher alcohol percentage. It’s built differently from the ground up. Here’s what sets it apart: 1. Higher Alcohol Content Most Double IPAs range all the way up to 10% ABV, compared to standard IPAs at 5-7%. The increased malt base provides fermentable sugars to support the higher strength. 2. Bigger Hop Character Expect: Piney bitterness Bold citrus Tropical fruit Resinous, dank aromas Double IPAs use generous hop additions throughout the boil and ...

There’s something special about looking back. Not in a “things were better back then” way, but in the quiet realisation of how far you’ve come and why change was always part of the plan. At Lord Chambray, change hasn’t meant losing who we are. It’s meant refining it. Learning. Improving. Brewing better beer, in better ways, for the same people we’ve always brewed for; beer lovers, locals and travellers alike. Where It All Began Lord Chambray opened its doors in Gozo in 2014, at a time when craft beer in Malta was still finding its feet. Back then, the idea was simple: brew flavour‑driven beer inspired by the island we call home, and share it with a growing community of curious drinkers. The early days were hands‑on and experimental. Small batches. Big learning curves. Long conversations over pints poured straight from the source. The brewery and taproom quickly became more than a place to drink beer. It became a place to gather. Growth Without Losing the Soul Over the past decade, a l...