Cisk Lager is about to become available in the United States for the first time in its brewery's 168-year history.

The Maltese producers have won numerous international awards, including Cisk's prestigious distinction as the World's Best Standard Lager at the 2007 World Beer Awards and the Gold Medal in the 2002 Beer World Cup.

Along with Cisk Lager, Cisk XS Strong Lager, Farsons Traditional Shandy and Farsons Lager & Lime Shandy will all be available from late February nationwide.