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How to taste craft beer, like a pro 🍻

There is a massive difference between drinking a beer, and tasting it. For starters, drinking a beer is what you do at a Maltese summer event, when it's scorching hot. Tasting, however, is a sensory experience. It's about slowing down, unlocking those hidden flavour notes, and understanding exactly what the brewer intended to create.  Tasting Guide to Master the art of Beer Tasting 1. The Setup: Glassware & Temperature Before you even think of opening a beer, you need to set the stage. Two rookie mistakes can ruin a premium craft, and thats drinking straight from the can, and serving it ice-cold.  The Glass: Pouring your beer into a glass releases carbonation and opens up the aromas. Reach for a proper glass and pour your beer allowing the liquid to breath and drive those aromatic notes straight to your nose with every sip. The Temperature: A good beer shouldn't be freezing cold. The extreme cold numbs the tastebuds and masks the flavours. It's recommended that your...

Celebrating 10 Years of Lord Chambray: A Decade of Craft Beer Excellence

Introduction In 2014, the D'Imperio family founded Lord Chambray brewery  with a bold vision: to bring the world of craft beer to Malta. At the time, the Maltese beer market was dominated by mass-produced brewery producing only lager for over 80 years. Against this backdrop, we aimed to introduce a diverse range of high-quality craft beers to the island. The journey wasn't easy, but our passion for brewing and commitment to excellence helped us overcome the challenges. Today, we proudly stand as Malta's first craft brewery, bringing innovation and quality to the local beer scene. Over the past decade, we've achieved numerous milestones shaping our journey. In 2023, we introduced Malta's first craft beer in a can , revolutionising how our beers reach our customers. We've collaborated with renowned breweries, earning over 20 international awards for our gluten-free and vegan beers . We're one of the first European craft breweries certified ISO 9001:2015. Our...