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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 Another Year of Craft Beer and Community: Lord Chambray’s 2024 Highlights

As 2024 draws to a close, Lord Chambray has plenty of reasons to celebrate. From brewing milestones to international recognition, this year has been nothing short of incredible. Join us as we raise a glass to the achievements that made 2024 unforgettable! Over 150,000 Litres of Delicious Beer This year, Lord Chambray brewed more than 150,000 litres of beer! Our Year-Round Beers Range remained your trusted favourites, while limited-edition brews like Prickly Pear IPA , Longan Breeze , Marrickville and Route 66 brought seasonal magic to your glasses. Crafting Community Moments in the Taproom The taproom was a hub of activity in 2024, hosting seven incredible events that brought beer lovers together. From Sip & Paint to exciting collaborations with our friends at POPP , these events were about more than just beer: they were about creating memories. Representing Malta on the Global Stage Our founder, Samuele D’Imperio, took Maltese craft beer to new height...

Cheers to joyful moments

A Festive Toast and Year-End Recap from Lord Chambray Dear Lord Chambray Family, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our dearest Lord Chambray enthusiasts! Your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and love for our craft made this year special. We want to express our deepest gratitude for being part of our extended family. Your presence is the greatest gift we could ask for, and we're truly thankful for each and every one of you. The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey we've shared in 2023. So, grab your favourite Lord Chambray brew Lord Chambray brew , and toast to the memories, achievements, and joy of being part of this fantastic community! Celebrating Achievements: A Silver Lining in Korea and Japan  This year has been one for the books, and we're thrilled to share some exciting news that filled our hearts with pride. Lord Chambray didn't just clinch one silver medal but two in the gluten-free category in both Korea (Korea Interna...

Two international awards for our beers in 2023

Two international awards for our beers in 2023 Since the early years, Lord Chambray has participated in numerous international beer competitions, joining with thousands of breweries from all over the world. From the International Beer Challenge in London, the Brussels Beer Challenge, to the European Beer Star in Germany, we have totalled 15 awards from 2014 to 2022. With great pride, however, we pushed ourselves outside Europe to participate in two major competitions, winning two silver medals with our English IPA, San Blas. Craft beer English IPA San Blas awarded in 2023 Winner of 10 international awards our full-bodied IPA is dominated by the explosive character of a carefully selected hop blend that showcases the citrusy and peachy notes of American hop varieties, and the more subtle, spicy notes of British ones. As Malta's best-selling beer San Blas also becomes  Gluten Free in 2021, it is now part of a line-up of no less than ...