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Mallorca Pale Ale

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Forastera's approachable Pale Ale — fresh, lightly hopped, with organic malt character and a clean, crisp finish. The most sessionable beer from Mallorca's best-known craft brewery. Served at the Alaró taproom alongside house-made tapas.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
fruity
citrusy
bready
Aroma
Fresh and inviting on the nose, with prominent herbal and citrus hop notes cutting through a clean, supporting malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mallorca Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a lively visual presence without aggression.

golden amberclear and brightpersistent head lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh and inviting on the nose, with prominent herbal and citrus hop notes cutting through a clean, supporting malt base. Subtle bread-like undertones emerge from the organic malt, while a light fruity note adds dimensionality without dominating. The aroma is balanced and approachable, showing restraint typical of a well-crafted session ale.

herbal hopscitrus notesclean maltlight fruit character

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with a light, clean malt sweetness that builds through the mid-palate. Noble hop bitterness arrives with gentle reserve, complemented by subtle citrus and bread-like flavors that integrate naturally. The palate remains crisp and dry, avoiding any heaviness while maintaining flavor complexity for its modest ABV.

crisp palatebalanced bitternesssmooth malt sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing aftertaste with lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually without harshness. The finish is notably dry, inviting another sip and confirming its role as an ideal session beer.

dry aftertastelingering hop biterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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Food Pairing

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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