Hoppy Lager
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Lighter, dry and gently hop-forward.
Sa Roqueta is FORASTERA's Pilsner, so it is a lager beer. We brew it in our brewery in Alaró, Mallorca: 12 °P, 4.8% ABV, 25 IBU and 8 EBC. It ferments with W-34/70. Cold, time and cleanliness matter more here than big words.
The beer that gives us nowhere to hide
An IPA can put a lot of hops in front. Dark beer brings roasted malt. A Pilsner gives you none of that cover. If fermentation is off, you taste it. If cleaning is off, you taste it. If you rush it, you taste that too.
Sa Roqueta is part of FORASTERA's permanent core range. We brew it regularly throughout the year; it is one of the beers that stays in our line rather than appearing only as a seasonal or one-off brew.
The base is organic malt, mainly Pilsner, with small additions of speciality malts to adjust body and foam. We work with Spalter and Perle. The exact recipe stays in the brewery; what matters in the glass is the balance between malt, bitterness and clean fermentation.
- Style
- Pilsner / Lager
- Alcohol
- 4.8% ABV
- Original extract
- 12 °P
- Bitterness
- 25 IBU
- Colour
- 8 EBC
- Malt
- Pilsner and speciality malts · 100% organic
- Hops
- Spalter · Perle
- Yeast
- W-34/70
- Main fermentation
- Lager fermentation at low temperature
- Diacetyl rest
- Controlled during fermentation
- Maturation
- Cold, with time and control
- Finish
- Unfiltered · unpasteurised · no finings
- Serving temperature
- 2–4 °C
- Origin
- Alaró, Mallorca
Sa Roqueta
Pilsner / LagerIs it available right now? Ask us. Production decides the calendar more than we do.
Check availabilityLager fermentation takes time
For Sa Roqueta we use W-34/70 and lager fermentation at low temperature. We follow how the beer develops and give the yeast the time it needs, including the diacetyl rest. We do not work only by the calendar: each batch tells us when it is ready for the next step.
Then comes cold maturation. We do not centrifuge and we do not use finings. The beer clears through cold, time and letting the yeast do its work.
There is no spectacular secret. Temperature control, cleanliness and patience already matter a lot in a Pilsner. If you are interested in how we work with yeast, you can read more in our brewing knowledge blog.
SA ROQUETA
W-34/70
COLD FERMENTATION
MATURATION WITHOUT RUSHING
W-34/70
COLD FERMENTATION
MATURATION WITHOUT RUSHING
Sa Roqueta, from label to glass
Pilsner is lager. They are not two different beers.
Do we brew lager in Mallorca?
Yes. Summer Beer is our Hoppy Lager and Sa Roqueta is our Pilsner. Both belong to the lager family and both are brewed here in Alaró.
What changes compared with an ale?
Sa Roqueta uses W-34/70 and cold fermentation. That means more tank time and less room to hide mistakes. Not better or worse than an ale. Just a different way of brewing.
What do we mean by core beer?
Sa Roqueta is not a seasonal beer or a one-off brew. It is part of our permanent range and we brew it regularly throughout the year.
FORASTERA, Marta, Sven and Alaró
FORASTERA was founded on Mallorca in 2013. Today Marta and Sven brew our beers in the brewery in Alaró, where our taproom is too. Sa Roqueta comes from here; it is not a local label stuck on somebody else's beer.
If you want to see where it is made, come by. You can drink the beer where it was brewed. And if you have questions, we are usually not far away.
Try Sa Roqueta where it is brewed
Our taproom is inside the brewery in Alaró. You can try Sa Roqueta here when it is available, see where we brew and ask us directly about the beer.
Sa Roqueta for bars, restaurants and events in Mallorca
If you want a genuinely local lager for your business, Sa Roqueta is brewed here in Alaró. We do not buy our way onto drinks lists and we do not publish customer lists. We prefer quality, reliability and direct working relationships.
Local lager, actually brewed here
Sa Roqueta is our Pilsner and one of FORASTERA's core beers. We brew it in Alaró with W-34/70, organic malt, Spalter, Perle and Serra de Tramuntana water. If FORASTERA is written on your drinks list, the beer comes from our own brewery.
Availability and formats
We work with hospitality businesses, hotels and events across Mallorca. Availability depends on production and timing. For hospitality, Sa Roqueta is available in 0.33 L bottles and in 20 L, 30 L or 50 L kegs, depending on production and availability.
For events and draught service, see our beer tap rental service in Mallorca.
Direct contact with the brewery
If you run a bar, restaurant or hotel, or you are planning an event, write to us directly. You get a clear answer about what is available, when a batch is ready and what may make sense for your business.
Questions about Sa Roqueta
Do you brew lager beer in Mallorca?
Yes. Sa Roqueta is our Pilsner and therefore a lager brewed in our brewery in Alaró. We also make Summer Beer, our Hoppy Lager.
What is the difference between Pilsner and lager?
Lager is a family of beers. Pilsner is a style within that family. Sa Roqueta is therefore both Pilsner and lager.
How do we ferment Sa Roqueta?
With W-34/70, lager fermentation at low temperature, a controlled diacetyl rest and cold maturation. We manage each stage according to how the batch is actually developing.
Is Sa Roqueta filtered?
No. It is unfiltered, unpasteurised and made without finings. It clears naturally through cold, time and yeast removal.
Which malts and hops do we use?
Pilsner malt and small amounts of speciality malts, all organic. The hops are Spalter and Perle; the exact proportions remain part of our recipe.
Where can I try Sa Roqueta?
At our taproom in Alaró when available, and as part of our beer tastings.
Do you supply bars and restaurants?
Yes. We work directly with hospitality businesses and events in Mallorca. Write to us for current availability. For hospitality, Sa Roqueta is available in 0.33 L bottles and 20 L, 30 L and 50 L kegs. We do not publish customer lists.