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Mallorca Pale Ale

Forastera
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🌍 Spain · American Pale Ale · One of 219 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mallorca Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mallorca Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, smooth-drinking character as Mallorca Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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