Fungus Rock

Lord Chambray in Xewkija, Gozo, Malta 🇲🇹

Stout - Dry Regular

Score

6.65

ABV: 5.6%

IBU: 35

Ticks: 47

Fungus Rock is the small limestone islet right at the entrance of Dwejra Bay, on the west coast of Gozo. Its flat top is covered in a little plant, the Malta Fungus, that was treasured by the Knights for its medicinal properties. Fungus Rock is a hoppy stout brewed with a rich blend of dark malts that creates a distinctive aroma of green coffee beans, fresh walnuts, roasted barley, and subtle chocolate notes. Don't be put off by the colour; this beer is surprisingly nimble on the palate thanks to a dry bitter finish and a light acidity.

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Basementonline (12540) ticked Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 11 months ago

Lijkt wel een black IPA. #smallButNotForgotten

Tried from Bottle on 05 Apr 2025 at 20:21

6.1

Biruski (4902) reviewed Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 1 year ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

Dark with a nice tan head. Aroma was more hop forward with pine and citrus. Light roasted notes. Flavor was similar. I couldn’t get into this one. Just didn’t strike me as a stout.

Tried from Draft at 67 Kapitali on 15 Feb 2025 at 17:07

minutemat (16258) reviewed Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 1 year ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Draught @ 67 Kapitali, Valetta and a 330ml bottle the same day sat on Manoel Island I liked it that much. Pours a hazed dark appearance, good white head. Hoppy pine and roast on the nose. Lovely hoppy presence to taste with comforting roasted malt and a robust bitter edge. Best LC beer I tried in Malta.

Tried from Bottle at 67 Kapitali on 09 Feb 2025 at 16:55

7.8

McCash (16021) reviewed Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 1 year ago

Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

On keg at 67 Kapitali, Valletta.
Appearance - deep brown to black and opaque. Beige head.
Nose - chocolate, chocolate cereal and toffee.
Taste - toffee, brown bread and chocolate.
Palate - creamy texture, medium bodied, both sweet and roast on the finish.
Overall - good.

Tried from Draft at 67 Kapitali on 08 Jan 2025 at 14:14

6.6

ogivlado (19466) reviewed Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 1 year ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled 330ml. -Dark brown coloured, medium sized pale beige head, light chocolate and mild spices in the nose. Roasted malt, chocolate, light caramel and mild spices with sweetish finish. High carbonation.

Tried from Bottle on 14 Jul 2024 at 10:49

6.5

huineman (1435) reviewed Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 2 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

On tap at Wild Honey, Valletta. A very dark brown pour, almost black, with a tan, thin head. Aroma is quite subtle: roasted malt, coffee, smoke, charcoal. Not too dry, but not sweet either. Creamy, medium crisp. Very bitter finish, it reminds me more of a black iPA than a stout.

Tried from Draft on 04 Nov 2023 at 07:39

Gerbeer (8214) reviewed Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 2 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

On tap. Pours a reddish black with short foamy tan head. Aromas of dark fruit, bitter chocolate, a bit of pine and roasted malts. Flavors of piney hops, cola, and roasted malts. A black IPA IMHO.

Tried from Draft on 18 Oct 2023 at 12:32

IPARater72 (1339) reviewed Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 2 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

Dark brown/black pour with a lasting white head. Aromas and tastes of roasted malts and coffee, dark cocoa, milk with a hint of sugar. Quite nice.

Tried on 10 Apr 2023 at 20:20

Szeppp (7592) ticked Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 3 years ago

Tried from Bottle on 13 Jun 2022 at 21:34

6.5

Robin Svensson (13124) ticked Fungus Rock from Lord Chambray 4 years ago

Tried on 25 Jan 2022 at 18:38