Pale Ale
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Mallorca Pale Ale
The beer that started the FORASTERA story. Balanced and aromatic.
Polar Pale Ale is a craft beer brewed in Alaró, Mallorca, with Serra de Tramuntana water and Spanish and German hops. Fruity, balanced and made for the hottest days on the island.
Why Polar?
The short answer is simple: because Mallorca is hot.
When this beer was born, we wanted to brew a Pale Ale that felt especially refreshing for the long summers on the island. And as often happens at FORASTERA, a slightly absurd idea became the final name.
If it were any more refreshing, you would have to serve it at the North Pole. That is how Polar Pale Ale was born.
What started as a joke became one of the easiest-drinking beers in the brewery. The polar bear under the palm trees still reminds us not to take everything too seriously.
StyleFruity Pale Ale
Alcohol4.9% ABV
IBU35
HopsSpanish · German
Earlier yearsCitra
WaterSerra de Tramuntana
ProfileFruity · smooth · no hop burn
OriginAlaró · Mallorca
Polar Pale Ale
Fruity Pale Ale · Mallorca- ✔ 4.9% ABV
- ✔ 35 IBU
- ✔ Fruity and refreshing
- ✔ Spanish and German hops
- ✔ No hop burn
A Pale Ale for the Mediterranean summer
Polar Pale Ale was born at a time when not everything needed a complicated style label.
It is fruity, aromatic and very easy to drink. Enough hop character for hop lovers, but without aggression, excessive bitterness or that rough sensation some people know as hop burn.
In the early years we used Citra, one of the most famous hops in the world. Over time we introduced Spanish and German varieties and discovered that we liked the result better: more balance, more elegance, more beer.
Polar Pale Ale
Fruity Pale Ale
4.9% ABV
35 IBU
Fruity Pale Ale
4.9% ABV
35 IBU
Polar Pale Ale in pictures
What does it taste like?
Fruity, smooth and refreshing. Hop aroma, gentle body and an easy finish without excessive bitterness or roughness.
What makes it different?
It is not a hop bomb. It is a balanced, fruity and clean Pale Ale made for the climate of Mallorca.
Pale Ale or NEIPA?
It may remind you of some modern NEIPAs, but it was not born to follow a trend. It is a FORASTERA Pale Ale: fruity, clear in intention and easy to enjoy.
Try Polar Pale Ale at the taproom
The best way to understand Polar Pale Ale is to drink it fresh at our taproom in Alaró, directly inside the brewery.
It may appear in tastings, events or special availability depending on production. If you want a fruity, refreshing, easy-drinking Pale Ale, ask for it.
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Frequently asked questions about Polar Pale Ale
Why is it called Polar Pale Ale?
Polar Pale Ale was born as a contrast to the hot summers of Mallorca. If it were any more refreshing, you would have to serve it at the North Pole.
Is Polar Pale Ale a Pale Ale or a NEIPA?
Its fruity profile and smoothness may remind you of modern New England IPA, but we still consider it a good Pale Ale: fruity, refreshing and easy to drink.
What does Polar Pale Ale taste like?
It is fruity, smooth and refreshing, with hop aroma, gentle body and a very easy finish.
Why did we stop using Citra?
In the first years Polar Pale Ale was brewed with Citra. Later we started working with Spanish and German varieties and discovered that we preferred the result: more balance and elegance.
What is hop burn?
Hop burn is a rough or slightly spicy sensation that can appear in extremely hop-loaded beers. In Polar Pale Ale we look for the opposite: pleasant aroma, balance and another sip.
Where can I try Polar Pale Ale in Mallorca?
You can ask about availability at the FORASTERA taproom in Alaró, during a guided tasting or by WhatsApp.