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...
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...