VERTERE tapped at Night KIOSK in Nishi-Nippori, with two new guest beers now pouring
Guest beer from VERTERE, the brewery in Okutama, Tokyo, has arrived at Night KIOSK, the beer pub in Nishi-Nippori. This time’s lineup features IPA "Efulensia" and Hazy Pale Ale "Crowea." It’s a set that lets you compare their different fruit-forward characters while enjoying the relaxed drinking time that suits the venue.
Hop BroToday at Night KIOSK in Nishi-Nippori, VERTERE from Okutama is on tap. The highlight is the two new guest beers: the IPA Efulensia and the Hazy Pale Ale Crowea.
MugiWait, a guest from Okutama!? Being able to drink beer from a brewery that far away right by the station is way too exciting!
Hop BroVERTERE is the kind of brewery that brews without losing its pace, and this Efulensia has real IPA depth while keeping bitterness gentle. It’s designed so tropical fruit, citrus, and apricot come through softly.
MugiWhat does that even mean!? When I hear IPA, I think bitter, so how is the bitterness kept down?
Hop BroBasically, they use the hop aroma firmly, but keep the drinking experience from feeling sharp. The yeast character layers on top too, so the juicy finish lingers, making it great both as a first beer and as a final one.
MugiOhhh! Then what about Crowea? Just from the name, it feels kind of soft and gentle!
Hop BroThat instinct is pretty much spot on. Crowea is a Hazy Pale Ale with tropical and stone fruit notes, plus a white-grape-like character. It has a light mouthfeel but still a strong aroma.
MugiWhite grapes!? That’s basically a fruit parlor in beer form. And that honey-like fruitiness alone makes me want to drink it!
Hop BroAnd with Crowea at 5.5% ABV and Efulensia at 6.0%, the difference in strength is easy to notice too. If you start with Crowea to open up the aroma, then compare the depth of flavor with Efulensia, the difference in expression within VERTERE becomes really clear.
MugiThat’s a great order! If you drink them in Night KIOSK’s relaxed atmosphere, it’s definitely going to taste amazing. Tonight is officially a beer comparison night!
At Night KIOSK, the beer pub on the 2nd floor of Nishi-Nippori Scramble, guest beer service from Okutama-based brewery VERTERE has begun. The brewery’s approach of brewing without losing its rhythm in the quieter environment of Okutama, a little removed from central Tokyo, seems like a great match for the kind of evening bar time where you want to slowly savor each glass.
The lineup this time consists of the following two beers.
- Efulensia / Style: IPA / ABV: 6.0%
- Crowea / Style: Hazy Pale Ale / ABV: 5.5%
Efulensia centers on notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and apricot. Its bitterness is kept modest, and it is said to be characterized by a smooth mouthfeel and a refreshing finish. With a juicy profile that still lets you enjoy the layered aroma and flavor from the yeast and hops, it is the kind of beer that works well as your first drink or as a final pour after a meal.
Meanwhile, Crowea offers aromas of tropical fruit and stone fruit, along with hints reminiscent of white grapes. It slips in with a soft texture and a light feel, then continues with a fruity flavor that brings to mind honey, making it an approachable Hazy Pale Ale-style beer. For those who do not want the intensity of an IPA but still want a strong hop aroma, it should be an easy choice.
Despite its station-adjacent location, Night KIOSK has an atmosphere that lets you seriously engage with craft beer. This pair from VERTERE makes it easy to experience the brewery’s range of expression through clearly different styles. Starting with Crowea to check the rise of the aroma, then moving on to Efulensia to confirm its depth, is a recommended order.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday at Night KIOSK in Nishi-Nippori, VERTERE from Okutama is on tap. The highlight is the two new guest beers: the IPA Efulensia and the Hazy Pale Ale Crowea.
MugiWait, a guest from Okutama!? Being able to drink beer from a brewery that far away right by the station is way too exciting!
Hop BroVERTERE is the kind of brewery that brews without losing its pace, and this Efulensia has real IPA depth while keeping bitterness gentle. It’s designed so tropical fruit, citrus, and apricot come through softly.
MugiWhat does that even mean!? When I hear IPA, I think bitter, so how is the bitterness kept down?
Hop BroBasically, they use the hop aroma firmly, but keep the drinking experience from feeling sharp. The yeast character layers on top too, so the juicy finish lingers, making it great both as a first beer and as a final one.
MugiOhhh! Then what about Crowea? Just from the name, it feels kind of soft and gentle!
Hop BroThat instinct is pretty much spot on. Crowea is a Hazy Pale Ale with tropical and stone fruit notes, plus a white-grape-like character. It has a light mouthfeel but still a strong aroma.
MugiWhite grapes!? That’s basically a fruit parlor in beer form. And that honey-like fruitiness alone makes me want to drink it!
Hop BroAnd with Crowea at 5.5% ABV and Efulensia at 6.0%, the difference in strength is easy to notice too. If you start with Crowea to open up the aroma, then compare the depth of flavor with Efulensia, the difference in expression within VERTERE becomes really clear.
MugiThat’s a great order! If you drink them in Night KIOSK’s relaxed atmosphere, it’s definitely going to taste amazing. Tonight is officially a beer comparison night!
