VERTERE to Host OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 in Okutama on October 31 and November 1
VERTERE, also known as Beer Cafe Batere, will host OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 on October 31 and November 1 at its brewery site in Okutama, Tokyo. The free-entry event will feature beers from six breweries, food trucks, local vendors, and a limited tenugui gift for early visitors.
Hop BroThis autumn in Okutama, OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 lands on October 31 and November 1. It will be held at VERTERE’s brewery—such a great setting for a beer festival!
MugiWhat, a festival at the brewery itself!? Beer in Okutama nature already sounds extra delicious!
Hop BroExactly. Along with host Beer Cafe VERTERE, six breweries from around Japan will be there, including teams from Kyoto, Nara, Aichi, Shizuoka, and Saitama.
MugiSix breweries from across Japan! A tasting trip in one day! I could spend the whole day deciding what to drink first.
Hop BroThe lineup includes KYOTO BREWING, Nara Brewing Co., TOTOPIA, West Coast Brewing, and ZAKKOKU KOUBOU. You can explore each brewery’s personality side by side.
MugiPersonality? Are we entering a terroir lecture now? Do beers have their own hometown personalities too!?
Hop BroKind of—but no need to make it complicated. Different hops, yeast, and recipes change the aroma and bitterness. It simply means every brewer tastes different.
MugiOhhh! I’ll say, “This smells like peach!” while you try to identify the yeast beside me. Beer field research sounds fun!
Hop BroThere will be food trucks too, including Ramen Itsuki and TOKYO WASABI, plus a market. Early visitors can also get a limited festival tenugui from 10:45 to 11:15.
MugiI want the tenugui! But I’ll probably be holding beer, ramen, and gelato at once… The SAGAWA delivery service is a total lifesaver!
Hop BroAdmission is free, no ticket needed, and it runs 11:00–17:00 both days. It’s about a 20-minute walk from Okutama Station, with a shuttle planned, so toast with public transit.
MugiNature, craft beer from around Japan, great food, and a toast—my autumn plans are decided! Let’s have a beer in Okutama, Hop-bro!
A two-day craft beer gathering in autumnal Okutama
VERTERE, the brewery behind Beer Cafe Batere, has announced OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026, taking place on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026. The festival will be held at the VERTERE brewery site at 1099-6 Hikawa, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo. The event runs from 11:00 to 17:00 each day, with doors opening at 10:45. Admission is free and no ticket is required.
Participating breweries include host VERTERE, KYOTO BREWING from Kyoto, Nara Brewing Co. from Nara, TOTOPIA from Aichi, West Coast Brewing from Shizuoka, and ZAKKOKU KOUBOU from Saitama. Visitors will be able to explore beers from across Japan alongside VERTERE’s own Okutama-brewed lineup. Ethical Spirits will also serve “REVIVE from VERTERE,” a gin from its ethical spirits series.
The food lineup includes B-YARD, MITAKE HOLIDAY GELATO, STAND by MEKONG, TOKYO WASABI, Ramen Itsuki, and Okuedo Suisan. The market area will feature Ome Farm, New Dagashiya Sanma, and the Okutama Tourism Association, which will offer local goods and souvenirs. A Sagawa delivery service will also be available at the venue.
VERTERE brews in Okutama, an area known for its abundant greenery, clean water, and fresh air. In addition to its Okutama taproom, the brewery operates taprooms in Eifuku, Tachikawa, Yokohama, and Daikanyama. This festival offers a chance to enjoy a broad selection of craft beer while experiencing the landscape and atmosphere that define VERTERE’s home base.
Guests arriving between 10:45 and 11:15 will receive a limited OBF2026 tenugui while supplies last. The venue is approximately a 20-minute walk from Okutama Station on the JR Ome Line, or a three-minute walk from the Hospital-mae bus stop. A shuttle bus between Okutama Station and the venue is also planned. Food service ends at 16:30 and beer service at 17:00. The event will proceed in rainy weather, although it may be canceled in severe weather.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis autumn in Okutama, OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 lands on October 31 and November 1. It will be held at VERTERE’s brewery—such a great setting for a beer festival!
MugiWhat, a festival at the brewery itself!? Beer in Okutama nature already sounds extra delicious!
Hop BroExactly. Along with host Beer Cafe VERTERE, six breweries from around Japan will be there, including teams from Kyoto, Nara, Aichi, Shizuoka, and Saitama.
MugiSix breweries from across Japan! A tasting trip in one day! I could spend the whole day deciding what to drink first.
Hop BroThe lineup includes KYOTO BREWING, Nara Brewing Co., TOTOPIA, West Coast Brewing, and ZAKKOKU KOUBOU. You can explore each brewery’s personality side by side.
MugiPersonality? Are we entering a terroir lecture now? Do beers have their own hometown personalities too!?
Hop BroKind of—but no need to make it complicated. Different hops, yeast, and recipes change the aroma and bitterness. It simply means every brewer tastes different.
MugiOhhh! I’ll say, “This smells like peach!” while you try to identify the yeast beside me. Beer field research sounds fun!
Hop BroThere will be food trucks too, including Ramen Itsuki and TOKYO WASABI, plus a market. Early visitors can also get a limited festival tenugui from 10:45 to 11:15.
MugiI want the tenugui! But I’ll probably be holding beer, ramen, and gelato at once… The SAGAWA delivery service is a total lifesaver!
Hop BroAdmission is free, no ticket needed, and it runs 11:00–17:00 both days. It’s about a 20-minute walk from Okutama Station, with a shuttle planned, so toast with public transit.
MugiNature, craft beer from around Japan, great food, and a toast—my autumn plans are decided! Let’s have a beer in Okutama, Hop-bro!
