CISK Maltese Lager Beer (24 x 330 ml - 4.2%) CANS

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Air Malta, British Airways, easyJet and Jet2 are among the airlines operating direct flights between airports in the United Kingdom and Malta. Malta’s close proximity to Egypt makes it a natural heir to the golden art and science of beer-making. At the center of the Mediterranean, the islands of Malta are increasingly a destination for culinary connoisseurs with a passion for the depth and complexity of this ancient libation. Malta has an excellent and reasonably priced bus service. Bus routes run across the island. Valletta is particularly well-connected to bus routes and makes for a good home base. Accommodation in Malta is expensive. Malta is a small enough island that you could base yourself in one town for the entirety of your stay and take day-trips to everywhere. However, it’s not uncommon for travellers to stay overnight on Gozo Island as well. The local beer is Cisk and will usually cost €2 in a bar or restaurant. Expect to pay €2.50+ for any other brand of beer and a premium for foreign beer or craft beer.

The Rubin Double Ale is inspired by the classic Belgian Trappist style of brewing, usually called “Dubbel”. It is a rich full-flavoured beer, with biscuit overtones, and is moderately hoppy with a rich malt aroma. Great as a winter beer or an accompaniment to a Lord Of The Rings marathon. 10. Farsons Lacto However, Lord Chambray is also using ingredients native to the island, including caper flowers for their “Flinders Rose” gose beer, wild fennel for their “Nebula” brown ale, and local carob honey for their “Winter Ale.” The Future of Maltese BeerLooking for lunch or a light bite? Ħobż biż-Żejt and Ftira biż-Żejt are types of sandwiches served with traditional Maltese bread and olive oil. Ħobż biż-Żejt is an open sandwich while the Ftira biż-Żejt is closed. John’s craft beers are now selling at an average rate of 500 to 1,000 liters a month through a select number of bars and restaurants on the islands. Internationally Sourced Hops and Malt Overall, we found Malta to be an expensive holiday destination when compared with other European countries. Prices are similar to what we would expect to pay in the UK for accommodation and meals out. Following the merger, Cisk grew into Malta’s preeminent national beer. The golden yellow label with red lettering is often found anywhere alcohol is served. The most famous of all the Maltese beers, and with good reason. Cisk’s eponymous lager has won awards all over the world, and is the go-to beer for locals and foreigners alike.

The results have been impressive. In January of 2018, Simonds Farsons Cisk reported an annual revenue of over €95M and a pre-tax profit of almost €14M. The company’s pre-tax profit increased 18% over the previous year. In 1948, after the Great Depression and World War II, the Cisk brand was acquired by Simonds Farsons. The newly merged company was named Simonds Farsons Cisk Limited.Remember that tired old joke; If you want to save water you should drink beer? If you are committed to sustainability, it makes sense to eat and drink local produce while travelling. Malta produces its own wine and beer, although you will also find many imports from Italy. Maltese and Italian wines and beers tend to be cheapest. I’ve been spoilt in the UK by free museums and art galleries. Unfortunately in Malta there is an entrance fee for all museums, galleries and ruins. As its name suggests, this is a Maltese-produced milk stout. With caramel added from flavour, this dark-coloured beer comes with an aroma of roasted malts, metal, lactic tones, coffee. This post looks at some of the best traditional Maltese food and drinks to try while visiting Malta and Gozo. The Sicilian influence on Maltese cuisine is evident in many dishes. Traditional food from Malta