El Faro de Portocolom – Turbia
El Faro de Portocolom - Turbia
Refreshing wheat beer brewed with local Xeixa wheat in the southeast of Mallorca.
This wheat beer, “El Faro de Portocolom – Turbia,” is brewed in Cala d'Or on the southeast coast of Mallorca.
Our interpretation of a refreshing wheat beer combines traditional brewing with a regional twist: local Xeixa wheat from Mallorca gives the beer its soft body and distinctive character.
Xeixa Wheat – A Mallorcan Heritage Grain
Our Turbia is brewed with local Xeixa wheat, an ancient grain variety traditionally grown on Mallorca.
Its soft grain character and gentle aroma give the beer a smooth body and a distinctly Mediterranean identity.
Turbia - Character
Fresh · smooth · naturally cloudy
El Faro de Portocolom - Turbia
“Turbia” means naturally cloudy – just as a wheat beer should be.
The result is a light, refreshing beer with subtle grain notes,
gentle fruitiness and a smooth, easy-drinking finish.
With a moderate 5.1% ABV and balanced bitterness, it is the perfect beer
for warm Mediterranean days – fresh, thirst-quenching and full of character.
Like all our beers, Turbia is brewed with water, malt, wheat, hops
and yeast – without additives and with a focus on honest craft brewing.
What defines a Wheat beer from Mallorca?
A wheat beer is a traditional beer style brewed with a significant proportion of wheat in addition to barley malt.
Typical characteristics include:
- soft, smooth mouthfeel
- subtle fruity yeast notes
- gentle bitterness
- naturally cloudy appearance
The use of wheat gives the beer its refreshing character and lively carbonation.
This makes wheat beers especially popular in warm climates, where their light body and
smooth drinkability are perfect for hot summer days.
Technical Data - Turbia from Mallorca
| Style | Mediterranean Wheat Ale (inspired by BJCP Category: Weissbier 10A) |
| Alcohol | 5.1 % ABV |
| Bitterness | 15 IBU |
| Color | 11 EBC |
| Net volume | 500 ml |
| Energy | 188.5 kJ / 45 kcal per 100 ml |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g per 100 ml |
| Ingredients | Water, barley malt, wheat malt, wheat (Xeixa), hops, yeast |
Taste Profile of our Turbia from Mallorca
Malt profile - soft wheat character, slightly bready
Hops - very mild bitterness, subtle freshness
Body - light to medium
Carbonation - lively and refreshing
Finish - clean, smooth and thirst-quenching
Discover our other handcrafted beers from Mallorca in our beer overview.
Enjoy our El Faro de Portocolom - Turbia at the Taproom in Cala d'Or
Our Turbia is served exclusively in the classic 500 ml bottle, allowing the beer to develop its natural
carbonation through secondary fermentation in the bottle.
This traditional method enhances the beer’s lively character and authentic wheat beer profile.