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Forastera Summer Beer

Spain·India Pale Lager
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Light and dry, with a clear bitterness, a hop aroma that stays gentle and a refreshing feel. Spalter keeps the classic lager side while Cascade and Willamette lift the aroma without turning it into an IPA. It grew from the thought that a heavy beer is often the last thing wanted in Mallorca's heat, so the brewers mash at 62 °C, ferment with W-34/70 at 10.5 °C and give it a week of primary, a week of secondary and at least ten days of maturation.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained herbal and citrus notes from Cascade and Willamette hops, held in careful check by the Spalter's classic noble character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Forastera Summer Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with exceptional clarity and brilliant transparency. Fine, steady carbonation produces a modest white head with delicate lacing that clings briefly to the glass. The overall impression is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed lager.

pale straw-yellowcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained herbal and citrus notes from Cascade and Willamette hops, held in careful check by the Spalter's classic noble character. No aggressive hop assault; instead, a gentle floral lift accompanies subtle malt undertones. The overall effect is balanced and elegant, with hop presence that invites without overwhelming.

herbal hop notessubtle citrusnoble characterclean lager base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a light malt sweetness that dissolves quickly into a measured bitterness. The mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, allowing the hop bitterness to develop gradually without harshness. Finish is clean and bone-dry, with lingering herbal bitterness that stays present without dominating.

dry, crisp entrymeasured bitternesslean palateherbal finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, drying the mouth pleasantly and encouraging another sip. Bitterness fades to a clean, refreshing memory with no residual sweetness.

short finishdry aftertasteinviting repeat
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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