VERTERE New Arrivals at Sekimachi Cellar, Featuring Five Labels Including Passiflora
Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima, Tokyo, is introducing new arrivals from Okutama's VERTERE. The fruit-forward lineup includes Hazy IPAs Passiflora and Heliconia, Peach Gose Persica, and IPA-style Sambac and Rostrata.
Hop BroToday's topic is the new arrivals at Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima, Tokyo. VERTERE from Okutama has come in, and the lineup is exciting from the moment you walk into the shop.
MugiWait, new VERTERE arrivals!? That already sounds delicious. What kinds of beers are on the shelves?
Hop BroThe first one to note is Passiflora, a Hazy IPA with aromas of passion fruit and mango. Its hazy appearance paired with juicy hop fruitiness is what makes it so appealing.
MugiHuh, so why are Hazy IPAs so, like, cloudy?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, they're brewed to bring forward the texture of malt and wheat plus hop aroma, without making the bitterness too sharp. That's why something like Passiflora ends up with a rich, juicy mouthfeel and a soft burst of fruit aroma.
MugiThat sounds amazing! So is Heliconia in the same style?
Hop BroExactly. Heliconia is also a dense Hazy IPA that brings to mind mango and pineapple. Compared with Passiflora, it's the kind of beer that makes you want to trace the layers of hops more slowly.
MugiWow, it's a fruit festival! But with Persica, the Peach Gose... is it sweet or sour?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the key is the balance of sweetness and acidity from white peach juice, cinnamon, and even vanilla. Because it has that sharp, gose-like tartness, it doesn't just end up being sweet.
MugiGot it, so you can choose based on your mood. What are Sambac and Rostrata like?
Hop BroSambac has notes of geranium, lemongrass, and citrus, while Rostrata promises a crisp, sharp finish. Sekimachi Cellar also has a standing-drink counter on the first floor and a terrace on the second, so the flow of having a drink on the spot and then taking home what you liked is pretty much ideal.
MugiThat's basically cheating! Drink there, then take more home? That's every beer lover's dream.
Hop BroExactly. If we're at Sekimachi Cellar looking at VERTERE today, I want the two of us to debate which one to drink first.
Sekimachi Cellar is featuring new products that have arrived from Okutama's VERTERE. True to this long-established liquor shop along Ome Kaido, with a standing-drink counter on the first floor and a terrace on the second, its appeal is that you can go beyond just buying a bottle and enjoy a drink on the spot.
What stands out this time is a lineup with the fruitiness typical of VERTERE. `Passiflora` is a Hazy IPA with aromas of passion fruit and mango, while `Heliconia` is another rich Hazy IPA evocative of mango and pineapple, inviting you to savor layered hop character at leisure. `Persica` is a peach gose made with white peach juice, cinnamon, and vanilla, offering a clear balance of sweetness and acidity.
There are also entries for IPA fans, such as `Sambac`, with notes of geranium, lemongrass, and citrus, and `Rostrata`, which promises a crisp finish. With hazy, sour, and West Coast styles all available, it's easy to choose based on your mood or meal.
For beer lovers, it's the kind of place where you can sample a little at the counter, then take home the label you liked best. In a shop like Sekimachi Cellar, where everyday shopping and craft beer discovery naturally overlap, VERTERE's arrival is the kind of news you won't want to miss.
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Hop BroToday's topic is the new arrivals at Sekimachi Cellar in Nerima, Tokyo. VERTERE from Okutama has come in, and the lineup is exciting from the moment you walk into the shop.
MugiWait, new VERTERE arrivals!? That already sounds delicious. What kinds of beers are on the shelves?
Hop BroThe first one to note is Passiflora, a Hazy IPA with aromas of passion fruit and mango. Its hazy appearance paired with juicy hop fruitiness is what makes it so appealing.
MugiHuh, so why are Hazy IPAs so, like, cloudy?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, they're brewed to bring forward the texture of malt and wheat plus hop aroma, without making the bitterness too sharp. That's why something like Passiflora ends up with a rich, juicy mouthfeel and a soft burst of fruit aroma.
MugiThat sounds amazing! So is Heliconia in the same style?
Hop BroExactly. Heliconia is also a dense Hazy IPA that brings to mind mango and pineapple. Compared with Passiflora, it's the kind of beer that makes you want to trace the layers of hops more slowly.
MugiWow, it's a fruit festival! But with Persica, the Peach Gose... is it sweet or sour?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the key is the balance of sweetness and acidity from white peach juice, cinnamon, and even vanilla. Because it has that sharp, gose-like tartness, it doesn't just end up being sweet.
MugiGot it, so you can choose based on your mood. What are Sambac and Rostrata like?
Hop BroSambac has notes of geranium, lemongrass, and citrus, while Rostrata promises a crisp, sharp finish. Sekimachi Cellar also has a standing-drink counter on the first floor and a terrace on the second, so the flow of having a drink on the spot and then taking home what you liked is pretty much ideal.
MugiThat's basically cheating! Drink there, then take more home? That's every beer lover's dream.
Hop BroExactly. If we're at Sekimachi Cellar looking at VERTERE today, I want the two of us to debate which one to drink first.
