Craft beer from Israel!

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Malka Beer is one of the first micro breweries in Israel, located in the upper Galilee, in the town of Yehiam (pronounced YEH-HEE-YAM), at the foot of the 12th century Crusader castle, Montfort castle. With state of the art brewing systems, Malka’s brewery maintains a tradition of hand-crafting small batches of beer, specializing in making traditional beers with a modern touch. They base their recipes on Belgian, German, and English methods of brewing while imparting a local Israeli twist using natural water from the Ga’aton Springs and local flavors.

Malka’s beers are all kosher. Their hekhsher/kosher certification was provided/overseen by Rabbi Shlomo ben Eliyahu. He is the mashgiach that oversees the kashering of food and drink for the Mateh Asher Regional Council located in Galil Ma’Ariv, Israel.

That being said, please don’t be taken aback by some of our “apikoros,” non-kosher food pairing suggestions! We base these suggestions on the craft beer world as a whole, considering dishes traditionally served with the individual styles of beer from the countries they originate, also on what we ourselves enjoy with them and more. Obviously, please feel free to pair Malka’s beers however you like!

Malka — Wheat...$13.99 / 4pk
Traditional Bavarian Style Wheat Ale, well balanced with light, unobtrusive flavor, low bitterness, and fruity aromas. Begins a bit like a German Hefeweizen starting with a lot of banana in the taste and a bit in the nose and ends like an American Wheat Ale, with significantly less banana in the taste and lighter body than the German. Overall, the Malka Wheat walks the line between these two styles very well. ABV is perfect, hidden from the palate. An excellent addition to the Wheat Ale family.
Style: Bavarian Influenced Wheat Ale, Bottle Conditioned
Alcohol: 5% ABV
Bitterness: Low/Discrete, 20 IBU
Glassware: Weissbier Vase
Tasting Notes:  Inviting Yeast Qualities in the Nose and on the Palate, Fruity Banana Esters, Hints of Vanilla Sweetness, Slight Tanginess, Light Graininess, Little to No Hop Characteristics, Medium Body and Carbonation
Pairings:  Incredibly Diverse—Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing, Mild Fishes, Cheese Omelets, Andouille and Chorizo Sausages, Traditional Mexican, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese Cuisine

Malka — Pale Ale...$13.99 / 4pk
Classic English Style Pale Ale characterized by barley and bread flavors and deep red color. Brewing process rich of hops gives this beer pronounced hop character, balancing wonderfully between aroma and bitterness and finishing on the hop end, all without overshadowing its wonderful malt backbone. Resting comfortably on the cusp of sessionable, this ale is ideal for people who want a robust beer without high alcohol content. Overall, this is an excellent Pale Ale reminiscent of the English style, but with an Israeli twist.
Style: English Style Pale Ale, Bottle Conditioned
Alcohol: 5.5% ABV
Bitterness: Medium, 40 IBU
Glassware: Tulip Pint Glass
Tasting Notes:  Macadamia and Hazelnut Nuttiness, Lightly Woody, Currant-like Fruitiness, a Nice Light blend of Herbal Hops, Medium-Light Body and Carbonation, Dry Finish, Well Balanced
Pairings:  Fontina, Munster, and Colby cheeses, Prime Rib, Roasted, Seared, and Fried seafood, Jambalaya, Pâté, Quiche, Pasta with Cream Based Sauces

Malka — Dry Stout...$13.99 / 4pk
A truly excellent Dry Stout from the Israeli home-front; Malka offers up an example of a quintessential Dry Stout. With its subtle roast blended with notes of toasted oats and light nuttiness, this ale reminds us of marble monk bread combined with dark chocolate and a soft espresso tinge. Frankly, this beer is awesome.
Style: English Style Dry stout, Bottle Conditioned
Alcohol: 6% ABV
Bitterness: Medium to Elevated, 45 IBU
Glassware: Snifter or Tulip Pint Glass
Tasting Notes: Well Developed Roast, Espresso, Toasted Oats and Grain, Dark Chocolate and Cocoa, Soft Coffee/Espresso Tinge, Toasted Almonds, Burnt Sugar, Well Textured, Full Body, Smooth, Low Carbonation, Soothing Dry and Bitter Finish
Pairings:  Salty, Sweet, and Creamy Cheeses, Oysters, Clams, Smoked fish, Prosciutto and Serrano Ham, Game Fowl, Chocolate Based Desserts, Berry Tarts, and Crème Brulèe