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Sa Roqueta Mallorca Pilsner

Forastera
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🌍 Spain · German Pilsner · One of 229 German Pilsners in hopIQ

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
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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

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sa Roqueta Mallorca Pilsner

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Sa Roqueta Mallorca Pilsner

About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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

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