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Real Beer vs Mass Production - What’s actually inside your glass?

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...

Unveiling the Craft: A Journey Behind Lord Chambray's Brews and Earth Day Celebration

Unveiling the Craft: A Journey Behind Lord Chambray's Brews and Earth Day Celebration

Greetings, fellow beer enthusiasts and eco-warriors alike!

At Lord Chambray, our commitment goes beyond crafting exceptional brews; it extends to nurturing a sustainable future for our planet. Today, we're inviting you on an exclusive journey behind the scenes of our brewing process and shedding light on our Earth Day celebration initiatives.

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Behind the Scenes: Brewing Excellence

As pioneers in Malta's craft beer landscape, we take immense pride in sourcing the finest raw materials to ensure consistency in every batch. From meticulously selecting hops to scrutinising barley quality, our team leaves no stone unturned in our quest for brewing perfection.

However, Lord Chambray's commitment to traditional brewing methods sets it apart. This is not just a choice; it's a testament to our unwavering support for the fundamental ale philosophy and our proud affiliation with CAMRA's values.

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Meet the Visionary: Samuele D'Imperio

Behind every great brewery is a visionary leader, and at Lord Chambray, that role falls upon our founder, Samuele D'Imperio. Samuele began with a profound love for business and a deep-rooted desire to diversify his family's investments. What started as a dream has since blossomed into Malta's first-ever craft brewery, earning us over 15 international awards and ISO9001:2015 certification.

In the day-to-day operations, Samuele's hands-on approach ensures that every aspect of our brewery reflects our vision for excellence. From conceptualising new brews to fostering collaborations with breweries worldwide, his passion drives our relentless pursuit of brewing innovation.

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Championing Sustainability: A Commitment to Mother Earth

At Lord Chambray, sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a way of life. We've implemented various eco-friendly practices to reduce our environmental footprint and foster a greener tomorrow. Stainless steel kegs have replaced plastic ones, slashing CO2 emissions and plastic consumption. Our in-house nitrogen production system minimises CO2 usage during production, mitigating environmental impact.

But our journey towards sustainability continues. With an ambitious goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 80% by 2025, we're constantly exploring new initiatives to tread lightly on our planet's delicate ecosystems.

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Join the Celebration: whether you savour our brews, champion sustainability, or spread the word, your support fuels our passion and propels us towards a brighter, greener future.

Visit our taproom or check out our online beer shop, www.lord-chambrayshop.com, to get your hands on our beer and celebrate Earth Day in style. Together, let's raise a toast to a world of flavour and sustainability!

Cheers,

The Lord Chambray Team

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