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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...
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Meet the Team Behind Lord Chambray: The People Who Brew, Pour, and Enjoy the Magic

At Lord Chambray, beer isn’t just something we make, it’s something we live and breathe (sometimes literally, if you’ve ever walked into our brewery mid-brew day). Behind every crisp lager, hoppy IPA, and refreshing pale ale is a team of passionate beer lovers who keep things running, one pint at a time. This month, we’re pulling back the curtain and introducing you to the faces behind your favourite Gozo craft beers. And because we’re all about good beer and good fun, we asked each team member to share their favourite Lord Chambray brew, and why they love it. Spoiler alert: picking just one was tough! So, grab a cold one and get to know the Lord Chambray crew. 🍻 Agnes – Taproom Assistant Favourite Beer: Red Dragon 🍓🐉 Agnes, our newest member of the team, is the friendly face behind the bar, always ready with a smile and an expert beer recommendation. Whether you're a seasoned craft beer drinker or just dipping your toes into the world of IPAs and sours, she’ll make sure you fi...
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Raising a Glass to Women in Brewing: Celebrating Women in Brewing with Sylvia

Beer has been around for thousands of years, and for much of that time, it was women who led the charge in brewing. As we celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th of March each year, Lord Chambray is raising a glass to the women who have shaped the craft beer industry: past, present, and future. From ancient goddesses of beer to today’s trailblazing female brewers, women have played a key role in crafting the pints we enjoy. And what better way to toast to their achievements than with a refreshing glass of Sylvia , our limited-edition Citrus Pale Ale , originally brewed in collaboration with Magic Rock Brewing in the UK. Let’s dive into the history, the beer, and the women who continue to break barriers in brewing. A Legacy of Female Brewers: The Forgotten History of Women in Beer For centuries, brewing was a woman’s craft. In ancient Mesopotamia, women were not only the primary brewers but also the keepers of beer’s sacred traditions. One of the earliest recorded brewers ...
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