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

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It’s golden colour is distinctive and its flavour impossible to replicate anywhere else – you literally need the Maltese church bells to be ringing and the bread-makers and fishmongers to be on the streets selling their wares for this beer to reach its level of flavour. 5. Farsons Blue Label By establishing relationships with European breweries, John was able to bypass the need to depend upon Maltese water. While his beer recipes are designed in Malta, John’s use of other European water sources has created a wide spectrum of different flavors. Made with carob, Hanini is a digestive that is distilled in Malta. So too is Lumincetta, a lemon-based liqueur. Soppa tal-Armla– Literally ‘Widow’s Soup’, this is a hearty vegetable soup, to which the Maltese cheese Ġbejna or eggs are added at the end of the cooking. Stuart Forster, the author of this post, is an award-winning travel writer. His work has been published by Selling Travel, Northern Insight and Trip Reporter.

In an effort to capitalize upon the success of the Cisk brand, the company has diversified its portfolio beyond the original pilsner to include lager, low-carbohydrate, high-alcohol, and fruit-flavored beers. You can also take this full day wine tour in Malta that includes visits to the Marsovin and Meridiana wineries. If visiting in the summer months through to September, look out for the wine festivals that take place in various parts of Malta and Gozo. In Valletta, wine lovers should head to Trabuxu wine bar where you can taste a range of local wines accompanied by platters of local cheese and charcuterie. However, a new generation of beer-makers are beginning to diversify the country’s selection of brews. They are creating an innovative mix of fruity, spicy, dark, and amber delights.

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Malta’s hot climate and relatively small agricultural land means that Maltese beer makers must import their green hops and golden malt from countries in cooler, northern climates. For artists like John at Stretta, this presents an opportunity for international expression. Bigilla is often served with freshly baked crusty bread. It’s a tasty dish to share while sipping drinks or browsing a menu to choose a main course. Bigilla served with Maltese olives and cheese. Kapunata We stayed for two nights in a shared house in Rabat. This was slightly cheaper at €40.50 per night but as we didn’t have kitchen access we spent significantly more on eating out. Bigilla– A dark coloured broad bean or fava bean dip a bit like hummus, that’s scooped up with water biscuits and eaten as a starter.

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. If you’re happy to explore, then Malta is a good place for low-cost day-trips around the island. Malta has a gorgeous rugged coastline, a few beachy bays and plenty of hikes.

Maltese wine

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That’s down to the domestic consumption of Maltese wine leaving little left for export. It ranges in character from fruity whites to robust reds. Nonetheless, in recent years the quality of Maltese wines has been gaining international recognition. Czechia and Ireland aren’t the only places in Europe that love drinking beer. In fact, Malta has numerous bars, hole-in-the-wall places, and beach places that are ideal for sipping a cold beer on a hot day. Since Malta is a tiny island nation that is known for its beaches, great weather, and sunshine, it is no wonder a crisp-cold IPA can really hit the spot all year round!Another classic Maltese beer that has been garnering top international accolades, this amber coloured, top-fermented ale is mixed in with a special type of mild malt that gives the beer its rich colour and smooth taste. It’s velvety texture and subtle chocolate and caramel notes may have you thinking you are actually eating a bit of chocolate – especially if you are a few cans in. 6. TAR Robust Porter 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. Got a favourite dish that I haven’t mentioned? Feel free to outline what it is in the comments field below. Pasta dishes show the Italian influence on food in Malta. Books about Malta Marquis had recently acquired a company that had just been granted the exclusive right to produce Bavarian-style lagers in Malta. He capitalized upon it immediately.