Mallorca: Craft beer tasting at the local Forastera brewery

Fresh beer tastes better at its source. This one-hour visit to Forastera Brewery in Alaró pairs local craft beer with tapas made from island products, giving you a pleasant look at Mallorca beyond beaches and resorts. I like the use of organic ingredients and the chance to taste beer brewed by the family behind the brewery. I also like that the food is not an afterthought, with house sourdough, beer cheese, almond cream, spreads, and Spanish cured meats all part of the experience.

The main thing to watch is the short, flexible format. The visit is planned for one hour, but the hosts may let it run longer, and the details can vary with your pace. The description refers to four beers in one place and five included beers in another, so confirm the exact tasting lineup when you arrange your appointment. Beer is the only alcohol served, and this is strictly for adults.

Key Points About the Forastera Beer Tasting

• Five beers are included: The activity includes five beers, with the glass size fixed and extra pours charged separately.
• Tapas use local ingredients: Expect a small snack with house sourdough, beer cheese, almond cream, vegetarian or vegan spreads, Serrano ham, Cecina from León, Sobrasada, or Chorizo.
• The brewery is family-run: Forastera was founded in Mallorca in 2013, giving the visit a personal connection to local brewing.
• You learn the brewing basics: The tasting covers beer styles, the brewing process, beer history, and useful facts about what is in your glass.
• Alaró adds a local setting: You visit the brewery itself rather than drinking imported beer in a generic bar.
• The format is flexible: The stated duration is one hour, but the hosts may allow you to stay longer for more beer or food at an added cost.

A Small Mallorca Brewery With a Personal Feel

Forastera Brewery began in Mallorca in 2013 as a family brewery. That matters because this is not simply a bar that happens to pour local beer. You are visiting the place connected to the brewing, tasting, and food service.

The setting in Alaró gives the activity a quieter local character than a tasting held in a major resort area. You are not being rushed through a large commercial attraction. Instead, the focus is on the beer, the people who make it, and the food placed beside it.

The welcome is available in German, English, and Spanish. That makes the experience useful for a mixed-language group, though some material may be presented in its original language. You should contact the brewery in advance to arrange a time and check opening hours. This is especially important because the appointment is not something to treat as a walk-in stop between other plans.

The hosts have a relaxed approach. One German couple, Christian, gave the visit a full evening, arriving early and staying after the tasting for more beer and food. That tells you something useful about the atmosphere: the one-hour schedule is a starting point, not necessarily a hard stop, if the brewery has time and you want to continue.

The First Taste: Five Craft Beers

The heart of the visit is the tasting itself. Five beers are included, and the brewery explains the different styles as you work through them. The exact beers are not listed, so you should expect a selection chosen by the brewery rather than a fixed menu you can study ahead of time.

That can be a good thing. If you already know beer, you can compare the brewery’s approach across several styles. If you normally order whatever is familiar, the tasting gives you a reason to try something outside your usual choice.

The brewery uses organic ingredients for its craft beers. That does not mean every beer will suit every palate, of course. Some people prefer light and crisp beers, while others want more bitterness, roast, fruit, or body. The value here is in tasting several options with explanations rather than choosing one bottle at random.

The glass size is fixed. This is a useful point for planning, since the five included servings are not open-ended pours. If you drink more than five beers, the extras cost more. You should also remember that the activity is about tasting and learning, not simply maximizing the number of drinks.

The supplied details describe four beers brewed by the brewery in the main explanation, while the included list specifies five beers. I would clarify this when booking, particularly if the number of tastings matters to you. Either way, the experience is built around a small flight of Forastera beers, not one solitary sample.

Learning How Beer Is Made

The educational part keeps the tasting from becoming a basic pub stop. You hear about the brewing process, the history of beer, and the main beer styles. The explanations are intended to be fun and accessible, rather than a technical lecture.

For a first-time craft beer drinker, this helps you understand what you are tasting. You may hear why two beers can look, smell, and taste so different even though both begin with familiar brewing ingredients. You also get a better sense of how a local brewery makes choices about style and ingredients.

If you already know your lagers from your ales, the value is more personal. You can ask questions about the beers in front of you and learn how this Mallorca brewery fits into the local craft scene. The activity promises expert guidance, but it keeps the tone social, with fun facts included rather than a classroom feel.

The information is delivered in German, English, or Spanish. Since some content may appear in its original language, ask for clarification if a label, handout, or explanation is not clear to you. A good tasting should leave you with more than a favorite beer. It should give you a few ideas about why that beer works for your palate.

Tapas That Connect Beer With Mallorca

The food is one of the strongest reasons to choose this activity. Instead of offering generic crisps or a plain bowl of nuts, Forastera pairs the beer with a small Spanish tapa made from house products or supplies from local producers.

The base may be the brewery’s own sourdough bread. It can be served with beer cheese made by the brewery or with cheese from local producers. Other possibilities include almond cream, vegetarian spreads, vegan spreads, Serrano ham, Cecina from León, Sobrasada, or Chorizo from Spain.

That range gives the tasting a wider appeal. If you eat meat, you may find the cured ham or sausage a natural match for the beer. If you prefer plant-based food, vegetarian and vegan spreads are included among the options. Still, the description does not promise a particular combination for every sitting, so tell the brewery about dietary needs when you arrange your appointment.

The food also helps you understand why beer works so well with Spanish snacks. Salty cured meat, creamy cheese, nutty almond flavors, and sourdough can each bring out different qualities in a beer. You are not just drinking five samples in isolation. You are seeing how a locally made drink fits with the food culture around it.

The strongest praise for the activity has been directed at this combination of beer and food. The island products, handmade items, and quality of the tapas are repeatedly singled out as reasons to recommend the visit. That makes the snack more than a bonus. It is part of the tasting’s identity.

Why Alaró Makes a Good Base for This Stop

The brewery’s location in Alaró gives you a reason to visit a part of Mallorca connected to everyday local life. The activity is not advertised as a full town tour, so you should not expect a guided walk or a list of nearby sights. Its value comes from being a local stop with a direct connection to the brewery.

This works best if you already plan to spend time in or near Alaró. It can also suit you if you want a break from the usual beach routine and would rather spend an hour with food, drink, and conversation.

You will need to arrange an appointment and check the brewery’s opening hours. That is a small extra step, but it prevents a wasted journey. Since the meeting point is the brewery itself, there is no separate pickup or complex meeting procedure described.

The location is wheelchair accessible. The experience is not suitable for children under 18, both because it centers on alcohol and because beer is the only drink served. If someone in your group does not drink alcohol, this probably is not the right activity for them.

What One Hour Really Gets You

At the stated length, the visit gives you a compact introduction to the brewery and its beers. You should expect a welcome, an explanation of the brewery and beer styles, a look at the brewing process and beer history, five included tastings, and a tapa.

That is a lot for $14 per person. The price covers the beer, food, instruction, and the chance to taste products made by a local family brewery. In Mallorca, where a drink and snack can quickly cost more than expected in a popular area, this is a fair price if you enjoy beer.

The value improves if you ask questions and pay attention to the pairings. If you simply want a quick drink, you can find that elsewhere. Here, you are paying for the setting and the explanations as much as for the liquid in the glass.

The duration is flexible, according to the activity details. You may be able to linger after the formal tasting, as Christian did, and order more beer or food. Extra beers beyond the five included are charged separately, and extra tapas also cost more. Ask about prices before ordering if you want to keep the bill close to the advertised amount.

Because the exact schedule is not rigid, do not book this immediately before a train, show, or timed excursion. The brewery may finish within an hour, but the relaxed atmosphere could make you want to stay.

Who Will Enjoy This Most

I would choose this for adults who enjoy small producers, local food, and a tasting with a human touch. It is especially suitable if you want to learn the basics of beer without committing to a long brewery tour.

Beer fans will appreciate the chance to taste several house beers side by side. Food lovers will like the bread, cheese, spreads, and Spanish cured products. Couples and small groups may enjoy the friendly pace, particularly if they want an evening stop where they can talk instead of follow a packed schedule.

It is also a good choice for people who do not know much about craft beer. You do not need to arrive with a vocabulary of hops and malt. The tasting is designed to explain the styles and process as you go.

I would skip it if you dislike beer, need nonalcoholic drinks, or want a major sightseeing attraction. There is no indication that other types of alcohol are available, and the activity is not suitable for anyone under 18.

Practical Details Before You Go

Book an appointment in advance and check the brewery’s opening hours. This is the most important practical tip. Do not assume you can arrive at any time and join the next tasting.

The tour is offered in German, English, and Spanish. Some content may be shown in its original language, so tell the brewery which language you prefer when arranging your visit.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, but cancellations must be handled through GetYourGuide. The brewery itself does not issue refunds. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if you are still adjusting your Mallorca plans.

The activity is wheelchair accessible. Since the glass size is fixed and more than five beers cost extra, pace yourself and keep track of what is included. The one-hour duration is a guide, not a guarantee that you must leave at the exact minute.

Should You Book the Forastera Tasting?

Book it if you want a modestly priced, local beer experience with real food and a friendly family-brewery setting. The best parts are the organic craft beers, the five-tasting format, and the thoughtful tapas made with house and local products.

I would make the booking after confirming two details: the exact number of beers in the tasting, since the description refers to both four and five, and the food available for your dietary needs. If those details work for you, $14 is strong value for an hour of beer, instruction, and Mallorca-made snacks.

It is not a grand brewery tour, and it does not try to be one. It is a small, social stop in Alaró that lets you taste local beer where it is made. For an adult beer drinker who values good food and a personal welcome, that is reason enough to go.

FAQ

How many beers are included in the tasting?

The included experience specifies five beers, with a fixed glass size. The main description also refers to four beers, so confirm the exact tasting lineup with the brewery when arranging your appointment.

How long does the beer tasting last?

The planned duration is one hour. The hosts may allow you to stay longer, but any additional beer or tapas cost extra.

What food is served with the beer?

You receive a small Spanish tapa. Possible items include house sourdough bread, beer cheese, local cheese, almond cream, vegetarian or vegan spreads, Serrano ham, Cecina from León, Sobrasada, and Chorizo.

Are the ingredients organic?

The beers are craft-brewed with organic ingredients. The activity also includes products made by the brewery or supplied by local producers.

What languages are available?

The tasting is available in German, English, and Spanish. Some content may be presented in its original language.

Is the brewery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the activity is wheelchair accessible.

Can children attend the tasting?

No. The experience is not suitable for children under 18, and beer is the only type of alcohol served.