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04/11/2024

🇮🇹 Probably one of the better known wines in our portfolio, in Winter it flies of the shelves, outstanding value and quality! 🌟 Must have on your wine list and in your home cupboard alike. 🍷 Maxale Primitivo Appassimento from is produced in the Puglia region of southern Italy. It is made from the Primitivo grape variety, which is known for producing rich, full-bodied wines. The Appassimento method, used in the production of Maxale, involves partially drying the grapes before fermentation, concentrating their sugars and flavours

🍇 This technique results in a wine with intense, ripe fruit notes such as plum, cherry, and blackberry, along with hints of spices, chocolate, and vanilla. Maxale Primitivo Appassimento is known for its smooth, velvety texture and balanced tannins, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy bold and flavorful red wines.

📣 Hey! We are the local importers & distributors, if you'd like to sell or stock this, reach out on [email protected] or call or Whatsapp 9906666.

01/11/2024

Have you tried this seasonal masterpiece from ? 🌵 One of the few things we're glad for when the end of Summer approaches is the release of this late-summer classic - a fruity, juicy IPA with a slight sweetness and a hint of tartness at the end, giving it a refreshing and distinct Mediterranean character 🍻

💬 Get in touch to stock this via Messenger, Whatsapp or email us at [email protected]

18/10/2024

🇩🇪 Weihenstephaner is the oldest still-functioning brewery in the world, with a history dating back to 1040 in Freising, Germany. As a Bavarian State Brewery, it has deep roots in traditional German brewing methods while maintaining a reputation for high-quality, classic beer styles.

🍺 Weihenstephaner is especially known for its wheat beer, the Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier and Weihenstephaner Original Helles, a smooth and balanced Lager. The brewery adheres to the Reinheitsgebot, the German Beer Purity Law, ensuring pure ingredients and consistent quality. Its beers are widely exported, making it a global symbol of German brewing excellence.

☎️ If you'd like to stock this get in touch by email [email protected] or call 99066666

16/10/2024

🇮🇹 Pecorino Bio Tullum from .antico is a vibrant expression of Abruzzo’s finest winemaking! Certified organic and hailing from the prestigious Tullum DOCG, this wine is made with a mix of tradition and innovation. It’s crafted using skin contact and crymaceration techniques, which give it a fresh yet complex profile—think bright green apple, citrus zest, and delicate florals, all tied together with a slight tang. The texture is smooth but layered, keeping you coming back for more. Plus, it’s won the coveted 3 Bicchieri award from Gambero Rosso, so you know you’re in for something special. Perfect for those who want a fun, organic wine with depth and character!

☎️ We're the importer and distributor of Feudo Antico's wines in Malta, if you'd like to stock it get in touch by email [email protected] or call 99066666

14/10/2024

founded in 2014, is the first craft brewery in Gozo, Malta. It was established by Samuele D’Imperio with a passion for bringing craft beer culture to the Maltese Islands

🍻 The brewery produces a diverse range of beers with local ingredients and flavours, blending traditional brewing techniques with modern technologies, in fact most of the beers that they produce are now gluten-free. Their most popular brews San Blas, Golden Bay, and Blue Lagoon have become iconic beers on the local scene

🌊 Lord Chambray focuses on creating high-quality, small-batch beers and has earned recognition both locally and internationally for its innovation and craftsmanship 🏆 To highlight their sterling work, over the past couple of years they also brought home some prestigious awards from international competitions.

☎️ At Select we're Lord Chambray's distributors in Malta, if you're a bar or restaurant and would like to stock Malta's number 1 craft beer, get in touch by email [email protected] or call 99066666

11/10/2024

Clwb Tropica by is a tropical party in a can! 🌴 This 5.5% IPA is bursting with fruity goodness, packing bold flavors of mango, pineapple, passionfruit, and a zesty hint of citrus 🥭 It’s smooth and juicy with just the right amount of bitterness, making it super easy to sip 🍍

🍻 Pouring a hazy golden color, it looks as good as it tastes. If you're into beers that remind you of tropical getaways and sunshine, Clwb Tropica is your go-to. Perfect for summer vibes or anytime you want a little fruit-filled refreshment!

📣 Hey! We are the local importers & distributors, if you'd like to sell or stock this, reach out on [email protected] or call or Whatsapp 9906666

10/10/2024

is a renowned Sicilian wine producer, founded in 2001 by brothers Alberto and Diego Cusumano. The winery is known for its modern approach to winemaking while staying true to the rich tradition of Sicilian viticulture.

🇮🇹 Cusumano produces a diverse range of wines, including both indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Inzolia, and international varieties like Chardonnay and Syrah.

🍷 The winery places a strong emphasis on terroir, with vineyards spread across different Sicilian regions, each chosen for its unique microclimate and soil. Cusumano’s wines are celebrated for their quality, elegance, and vibrant expression of Sicily’s unique landscape.

📣 Hey! We are the local importers & distributors, if you'd like to sell or stock this, reach out on [email protected] or call or Whatsapp 9906666

08/10/2024

Soave Classico is the wine of flowering terraces and summer nights 🌷🌙 ’s Soave Classico is often praised for its balance, freshness, and complexity. The Garganega grape typically gives this wine floral aromas, along with flavors of stone fruit (like peach and apricot), citrus, and almond, with a mineral finish 🥂 Suavia’s approach emphasizes the expression of the terroir, creating wines that are elegant and age-worthy.

🍇 Suavia winery is run by the Tessari sisters, these three sisters took over the family winery from their parents and have been instrumental in maintaining and elevating the reputation of Suavia. They focus on crafting wines that reflect the unique volcanic terroir of Soave, especially highlighting the indigenous Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grape varieties.

☎️ At Select we're the importer and distributor of this, if you'd like to stock it get in touch by email [email protected] or call 99066666

07/10/2024

🇬🇧 , founded in 2011 in Huddersfield by Richard Burhouse, quickly gained recognition for its bold, hop-forward beers like Fantasma (GF IPA) and Cannonball (IPA). Known for innovation and quality, it became a prominent name in the UK craft beer scene.

🌿 Magic Rock is also committed to eco-friendly practices and most of it's beers certified Vegan. The brewery is now part of In Good Company together with two other distinguished craft breweries & .

📣 Hey! We are the local importers & distributors, if you'd like to sell or stock this, reach out on [email protected] or call or Whatsapp 9906666.

02/09/2024

Hey! We’re Select - specialist, independent importers & distributors of craft & classic beers, wine, natural wines, ciders, non-alcoholics & premium spirits.

Some of you might know us with our previous names Bicanter and The Craft Beer Company. We’ve now merged and amplified our product portfolios to include some of the best quality drinks you can find around and we’ll be going by our new name going forward.

Join us on the next chapter of our story, follow us on our socials and if you’re interested in stocking our products in your bar, restaurant or retail outlet get in touch on [email protected]

07/04/2022

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01/02/2022

☠️ Don’t Kill Craft ☠️

🍺 We, together with the other craft beer and drinks importers, producers and retailers in Malta, are currently facing a very serious threat that could very well mean the end of our business.

👉 As from 1st April we are being asked to register each product we import at €100 per new product we place on the market, provide a sample of each and disclose all our import details to a private company running this scheme.

⭕ We’re talking about the new beverage container waste-collection scheme being run by BCRS (a private company made up of the biggest companies in our industry) that will be running the system through reverse vending machines (RVM). The consumer will be paying 10c per bottle upfront and will then get refunded when they return it to the RVM. The waste collected is then sold and exported.

♻️ We are of course all in favour of any sensible green initiatives and would be very happy to contribute, however the conditions around this are disproportionately set against us and in favour of the big players. We have suggested a system, specifically for craft products, in line with what happens in other countries, but it was shot down by BCRS, who sets the rules on how this scheme works.

💕The nature of our business entails that we import several different types of products in low quantities. Throughout a year we easily have over 250 different types of beers and drinks, of which we import perhaps just few dozens of each, never to be imported again. That means €25,000 of registration fees alone. This would effectively mean that it wouldn’t make sense financially for us to keep importing such products or otherwise the pricing for the products would be unrealistic.

🤔Some questions are pertinent - Why do we need to register a product and give all the commercial details to a company owned by our competitors? Why do we need to pay to register products? Why are beer and smaller containers only being included in this scheme and not wines and spirits? Why is a 10c refund given to only registered containers when the aim of the scheme should be to collect as much waste as possible?

🍻All this is very unfair and risks compromising the work we’ve all taken to slowly build this fledgling craft beer and drinks scene here in Malta. Kindly share this to help us raise awareness if you’d like to keep enjoying your craft drinks!

📩 View the letter we sent to the Environmental minister here: shorturl.at/gyAP8

31/01/2022

We are currently facing a very real and serious threat to our business and to the whole local craft beer & drinks scene ☠️ Read up this article in yesterday's Sunday Times of Malta and follow us this week for more info about this

25/11/2021

Last few days left to get your hands on The Hoppy Xmas Advent Craft Beer Box 🎄 Discover 24 beers never sold in Malta before 🎁 order online from our webstore www.popp.mt or visit the shop in Gzira.

15/05/2021

Check out To Øl Dispense Technician Liam Duffy's thorough hop explanation.

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07/05/2021

Grab a crisp pizza from Il-Gabbana on Wolt and get a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale on the house.

How's that for a deal? 🍕🍺

06/05/2021

offers at Mexican food jedi's Avotaco🤘🍻😍🍺🌯🌮.

50% off their craft beer selection by Magic Rock Brewing & Sierra Nevada throughout the weekend. 🎉🎊🔝

🎊CINCO DE MAYO🎊 Celebrate with us and enjoy 50% OFF our Craft Beers. Not only that - 100 random customers will get a voucher for '50% off their next burrito' when ordering through eatavotaco.com

Valid from the 5th May - 9th May.

01/03/2021

Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen's Cuvee Gaston & Armand is special cuvee from one of Belgiums finest producers. This limited release Geuze is packed with lemon sherbet notes and all the funk youd expect from a premium lambic but with more depth than the standard release. Armand Debelder is a true artisan and his passion is evident in his beers.

Available in 37.5cl and 75cl.

27/02/2021

Æblerov Wild Cider wizads have been inspired by the rustic farmhouse ciders of France, Frankofil is a blend of organic Danish eating-apples and Danish grown cider apples of French varieties. The delicate, bright acidity of the eating apples is supported by the bitter, tannic structure and barnyard funk of the French cider apples. This 'hommage' from the north, has deep dark notes of overripe fruit, bright and crisp apple skin, cognac and leather and is dominated by the distinctive horsey funk, contributed by the 50% addition of the cider apples to the blend.

25/02/2021

It has emerged. 🌊Narwhal Imperial Stout, at 10.2% ABV, is a velvety giant of the deep, frothing with notes of espresso, baker’s cocoa and dark fruit. Brace yourself for an encounter with this malt monster.

Sailing the mighty seas and coming to our shores very very soon!

22/02/2021

Lord Chambray has once again been named Malta's Best Brewery and San Blas the best Maltese beer at ratebeer.com 2020 Awards.

This makes us super proud as they are awards awarded by all the lovely people who drank the beers in Malta's bars and took the time to review them.

Cheers!

19/02/2021

Check out this Scotch Egg recipe from the.beer.belly has us thinking about breakfast for dinner...and a cold Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. 🤔

INGREDIENTS
3 eggs
½ lb breakfast sausage, casings removed
2 tbsp chopped herbs - parsley, chives, thyme
A splash (1-2 tbsp) of Pale Ale
½ cup flour
2 tbsp milk
1 cup panko
1½ liters grapeseed or canola oil, for deep frying
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
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DIRECTIONS
1) Bring pot of salted water to boil. Fill large bowl w/ water, ice cubes. Carefully lower 2 eggs into water & cook 6 mins.* Remove w/ slotted spoon, place in ice water
2) In large bowl, mix together sausage, herbs, splash of beer. Mix well. Cover, chill in freezer to firm up
3) Peel eggs. Whisk milk, remaining egg & pour into shallow dish. Place flour + breadcrumbs on 2 plates
4) Lay out 12-in square piece plastic wrap. Spoon half sausage mixture onto plastic wrap. Press down w/ fingers & shape into disc. Carefully place egg in middle & gently mold sausage around egg. Twist plastic wrap closed. Repeat w/ other egg & place both in freezer for 10 mins
5) Heat oil in dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot to 350° F. Remove eggs from freezer, unwrap & seal any openings in sausage. Roll in flour, then egg and milk mixture, then breadcrumbs. Repeat once for both eggs
6) W/ slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into oil. Fry for 7-8 mins, turning occasionally until golden brown. Internal temperature of sausage should be 160° F
7) Place scotch eggs on paper towels & cool slightly. Cut in half, season w/ salt + pepper & serve w/ mustard
* Cook time is for refrigerated eggs. If eggs room temperature, cook for 4.5 mins

17/02/2021

🔇 We’ve all been there, scrabbling for the un-mute button while co-workers/friends/co-zoom quizzers are screaming at the screen "You're on mute!”. Well, Magic Rock Brewing have decided to celebrate these little mishaps, in the form of a brand new tropically juicy, rounded and fruity, Gluten-Free DIPA. (try saying that tongue twister on your next video call).

Available soon on the webshop ➡ POPP ⬅ or hopefully sometime in the not so far future in your local bar.

04/12/2020

New addition to our core line-up. From chilly Manchester to chillin' in our cold storage. The bad boys Cloudwater Brew Co.