LORD CHAMBRAY

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...

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...

If our core range is about home, and our collaborations and specials are about creativity, this next chapter is about all of that and more. At Lord Chambray , some beers are born to push boundaries: with bold ingredients, unexpected styles, and stories that stretch across continents. These cans invite you to travel further, taste deeper, and experience craft beer at full throttle, with designs made to match that feeling. Let’s explore some more of our beers that dare to be different, inside the can and out. Defrosting When summer heat feels like it could melt everything, Defrosting is the crisp relief you need. Brewed as a Cold IPA, it’s clean, hop-forward, and designed for scorching days. The label’s yellow rubber duck floating in cool water captures exactly what this beer delivers. It’s playful refreshment when you require it most, or, come to think of it, any time of year when you need to cool down! No Limit  Big and bold, No Limit isn’t shy about its strength. At 10% ABV, this ...