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Sa Roqueta Mallorca Pilsner

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Forastera's organic flagship Pilsner — classic, blonde, light, and tasty. Brewed in Mallorca with 100% organic malt and Spanish hops. The quintessential Mallorcan craft lager, designed for the island's hot Mediterranean climate. Family-owned, brewed in the village of Alaró in central Mallorca.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, noble hop character—slightly herbal and floral notes from Spanish Edelhopfen varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sa Roqueta Mallorca Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and bright, translucent luminosity. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle cascade of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, noble hop character—slightly herbal and floral notes from Spanish Edelhopfen varieties. Beneath lies a subtle malt foundation with light bread and grain undertones. The overall impression is fresh and uncluttered, free from yeast esters or adjunct notes.

herbal hopsclean maltgraininess

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and crisp, with a dry malt backbone and moderate bittering that arrives cleanly in the mid-palate. A whisper of citrus zest and bread crust complements the noble hop structure. The balance tilts toward refreshment and drinkability rather than depth, with the 38 IBU providing assertive but not aggressive bitterness.

crisp, drycitrus accentclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying cleanly on the palate with a gentle hop aftertaste. No residual sweetness lingers; instead, a light, mineral-like dryness persists, inviting the next sip.

dry exitmineral finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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