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

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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. 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.However, despite the merger, new competition was emerging. At about the same time, a wealthy Maltese banker by the name of Marquis John Scicluna entered the game. Keen to try traditional desserts in Malta? Maltese almond torte (Torta tal-Lewz) is certainly a dish worth looking out for.

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 If you are on holiday in Malta and want a special experience that gives insights into the food and culture of Malta, we have a few ideas for you. 1. Ftira making with Karlitos WayIt’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 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.

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. The vegetables traditionally grown on Malta are typical of those in the Mediterranean. However population growth has reduced the amount of land on Malta that’s available for farming and much of the food including fresh vegetables is now imported. Look out for these traditional Maltese dishes that are vegetable based, often eaten as a starter before the main dish. 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. 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 MaltaA popular Maltese delicacy, bigilla is a smooth and creamy bean paste traditionally made from Djerba beans, which are known locally as tic beans or Ful ta’ Girba. When made elsewhere, fava or broad beans tend to be used. Garlic, chilli, marjoram, mint and parsley combine to provide flavour.

Valletta street food and culture tour– Learn about local food culture with tastings of sweets, street food and drinks in this walking tour around Valletta. Book here. Sustainable travel and food in Malta

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. The Egyptians drank it daily. The Pyramids of Giza were built by workers with a daily ration of almost five liters of beer. Gods and goddesses were even associated with it. Full day wine tour in Malta– This small group tour visits two of the oldest wineries on Malta, the Marsovin and Meridiana wineries, with wine tastings accompanied by a traditional Maltese platter. Book here. To understand the dishes and flavours that you’ll find in Malta, let’s take a look at the produce grown here. Olives– The olive tree is indigenous to Malta as well as throughout the Mediterranean, with the native variety being known as il-perla for its white colour. With population growth and pressure on land, there is less commercial olive production in Malta than in the past but old olive trees are protected. An annual olive festival is held each September in the town of Żejtun to mark the olive harvest.