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Fonera

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A hoppy pils from Mallorca Beer Co., labelled gluten-free and vegan. It is brewed in Campanet, in the old Menestralia glass factory where the family-run brewery has been based since moving there from Alcúdia in 2023.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
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 is dominated by noble hop character — floral, herbal, and slightly spicy notes rise immediately from the glass.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fonera

◎ Appearance

Fonera presents a pale golden hue, characteristic of the German Pilsner style, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is evident, with steady bubbles rising through the bright liquid, and good lacing clings to the glass as the head recedes.

pale goldenbright and clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by noble hop character — floral, herbal, and slightly spicy notes rise immediately from the glass. Underneath, a clean malt base provides subtle grainy support without any yeasty or phenolic interference, allowing the Edelhopfen to remain the focal point.

noble hopsherbal and floralclean grain

◐ Taste

On the palate, a crisp and hoppy profile unfolds with balanced bitterness that sits at the threshold between traditional Pilsner restraint and modern hop emphasis. The malt foundation is lean and mineral-forward, allowing the bitter, herbal hop bite to extend across the mid-palate without overwhelming sweetness or heavy body.

hoppy bitecrisp and drybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the hop bitterness fading gradually into a dry, slightly mineral aftertaste. The light body ensures no lingering heaviness, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

dry and mineralhop-forward fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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