Beer Cafe Vertere to Release Ise Kadoya Beer Collaboration Hazy IPA "Frustum" on March 6
Beer Cafe Vertere (VERTERE) announced its new release, "Frustum," in a post at 19:10 on March 5, 2026. This Hazy IPA is a collaboration with Ise Kadoya Beer, and it will go on sale at 12:00 on March 6. With Strata hops and a recipe that digs into differences in yeast design, it is a highly notable release.
Hop BroBreaking news: Beer Cafe Vertere (VERTERE) has released a Hazy IPA called "Frustum" in collaboration with Ise Kadoya Beer!
MugiWhoa! Vertere x Ise Kadoya already sounds powerful just from the names alone! When does it go on sale?
Hop BroIt drops on March 6, 2026 at 12:00, and the announcement came at 19:10 on March 5. The specs are ALC 6.5% and IBU 13, so it sounds juicy-forward with gentle bitterness.
MugiI kind of get IBU, but what on earth are "yeast design" and "different Strata hop lots"? Is this a science lab?!
Hop BroPretty much. Yeast is in charge of shaping the aroma and mouthfeel, and different lots mean that even the same Strata hop can shift in nuance depending on harvest and growing area. They blend those to steer the beer toward the flavor they want.
MugiOhhh! So even the same hop has individual variation? That's like grape varieties in wine, which is cool! So what does it taste like?
Hop BroMango, pineapple, and ripe berries, with a gentle creaminess on top. Oats and wheat make it silky, but the drink finishes clean and comes together nicely at the end. It takes the thick, juicy side of a Hazy and the crisp finish in one beer.
MugiWhat is that, a fluffy, creamy beer that still ends smoothly?! Like a hybrid of a reward dessert and a sports drink!
Hop BroThere’s also an "ISEKADO Collaboration Pack": two Frustum bottles, one Efulensia IPA, and one Casimiroa NEIPA. The design makes it easy to compare them side by side, which is pretty clever.
MugiA comparison tasting setup is the best! This isn't just a one-off headline, it's a real "compare the beers" experience, and that's exciting!
Hop BroTonight, Frustum is the one. Mugi, I can already see a future where one bottle won't be enough, so let's go with the pack.
MugiAgreed! First we'll open Frustum and pretend we're sensing the difference between Strata lots, while actually just going back for another one!
The new beer unveiled by Beer Cafe Vertere is "Frustum," a Hazy IPA created in collaboration with Ise Kadoya Beer. According to the post, the specs are ALC 6.5% / IBU 13, and both breweries used yeast different from their usual selections, while also combining Strata hops from different lots in the recipe design.
The flavor profile is described as mango, pineapple, ripe berries, and a subtle creaminess. It is said to have a soft mouthfeel from oats and wheat, with a silky texture, while still finishing clean. The goal seems to have been to balance the thickness expected of a Hazy with a well-rounded finish.
The release is 12:00 on March 6, 2026. Alongside it, the "ISEKADO Collaboration Pack" was also announced, with the following contents:
- Frustum / Hazy IPA ×2 bottles
- Efulensia / IPA ×1 bottle
- Casimiroa / NEIPA ×1 bottle
Based in Okutama, Tokyo, Vertere is a brewery that, according to its official information, focuses on creating beer experiences with an emphasis on "who you drink with, where you drink, and how you drink." This collaboration can be seen as a release that concretely expresses that philosophy through the recipe itself. Rather than being a one-off publicity move, it turns differences in yeast and hop lots into flavor, making the comparison experience more interesting for drinkers.
For anyone looking for an angle a little different from the standard Hazy IPA, or for those who want to follow a design philosophy that only appears in collaborations, this is a release worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news: Beer Cafe Vertere (VERTERE) has released a Hazy IPA called "Frustum" in collaboration with Ise Kadoya Beer!
MugiWhoa! Vertere x Ise Kadoya already sounds powerful just from the names alone! When does it go on sale?
Hop BroIt drops on March 6, 2026 at 12:00, and the announcement came at 19:10 on March 5. The specs are ALC 6.5% and IBU 13, so it sounds juicy-forward with gentle bitterness.
MugiI kind of get IBU, but what on earth are "yeast design" and "different Strata hop lots"? Is this a science lab?!
Hop BroPretty much. Yeast is in charge of shaping the aroma and mouthfeel, and different lots mean that even the same Strata hop can shift in nuance depending on harvest and growing area. They blend those to steer the beer toward the flavor they want.
MugiOhhh! So even the same hop has individual variation? That's like grape varieties in wine, which is cool! So what does it taste like?
Hop BroMango, pineapple, and ripe berries, with a gentle creaminess on top. Oats and wheat make it silky, but the drink finishes clean and comes together nicely at the end. It takes the thick, juicy side of a Hazy and the crisp finish in one beer.
MugiWhat is that, a fluffy, creamy beer that still ends smoothly?! Like a hybrid of a reward dessert and a sports drink!
Hop BroThere’s also an "ISEKADO Collaboration Pack": two Frustum bottles, one Efulensia IPA, and one Casimiroa NEIPA. The design makes it easy to compare them side by side, which is pretty clever.
MugiA comparison tasting setup is the best! This isn't just a one-off headline, it's a real "compare the beers" experience, and that's exciting!
Hop BroTonight, Frustum is the one. Mugi, I can already see a future where one bottle won't be enough, so let's go with the pack.
MugiAgreed! First we'll open Frustum and pretend we're sensing the difference between Strata lots, while actually just going back for another one!
