VERTERE “Viburnum” and Three Other Beers Arrive at Craft Beer Tap FAM333
At Craft Beer Tap FAM333 in Sendagaya, Tokyo, on Saturday, April 4, VERTERE’s “Viburnum,” two CRAK Brewery “Perfect Single Farm Citra” beers, and Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA were confirmed on tap. As befitting a basement beer pub, the lineup really highlighted the fun of tasting side by side.
Hop BroThe tap list at Craft Beer Tap FAM333 in the basement of Sendagaya was pretty bold on April 4.
MugiWait, a basement beer pub can be that different? Comparing beers side by side sounds fun — now I’m curious!
Hop BroThe first highlight is VERTERE’s sour ale Viburnum. It uses boysenberries and white chocolate, so the clash between acidity and sweetness is really interesting.
MugiI get the boysenberries, but a sour with white chocolate? Isn’t that basically dessert?
Hop BroIt does lean dessert-like, but it’s still definitely beer. The tartness keeps it crisp, and the berry aroma lingers softly, so you can enjoy it almost like a digestif.
MugiOh, I see! That sounds like something I could drink without it being too sweet. Digestif-like sounds perfect for a stylish night out!
Hop BroAnd then there are two versions of CRAK Brewery’s Perfect Single Farm Citra. Lakeside Ranches leans into blood orange and a light dank note, while Loza Farms brings out grapefruit and tropical fruit.
MugiThey have almost the same name, but they’re that different?! So same Citra, different personality?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a series that shows the different expressions of Citra hops. Dank has a grassy, slightly piney nuance, and hop fans can’t help grinning at that detail.
MugiGot it! And if they even have Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA, that means there’s a nice crisp finish too!
Hop BroPlus, there’s a record of hand-pump service, so you can enjoy the foam and mouthfeel too. This is a place that wins with substance over flash, so it makes you want to spend the day drinking slowly underground.
MugiYeah, with a fruit sour and IPAs in the mix, this is definitely one of those three-times-as-good in one place kind of spots.
April 4 Tap Lineup
Craft Beer Tap FAM333 in Sendagaya, Tokyo, is a beer pub in the B1F basement. It’s a place suited to days when you want to quietly track the taps and take your time enjoying craft beer.
On the public check-in for Saturday, April 4, VERTERE’s sour ale "Viburnum" appeared. Made with boysenberries and white chocolate, it’s a beer style striking for the contrast between bright fruit acidity and gentle sweetness. Even with its light body, it carries a deep berry aroma, making it something you could also enjoy like a digestif.
That same day, CRAK Brewery’s "Perfect Single Farm Citra - Lakeside Ranches" and "Perfect Single Farm Citra - Loza Farms" were also confirmed. Both are part of a Citra-hop-centered series. Lakeside Ranches leans toward blood orange and a light dank character, while Loza Farms brings grapefruit and tropical aromas to the fore. Even with similar names, their expressions differ, which makes it interesting to experience the range of hops in one place.
Also on tap was Tamamura Honten Co.’s "Shiga Kogen House IPA." The check-in includes a record of hand-pump service, so part of the appeal of this beer is enjoying the foam and mouthfeel as well. Anchored by a crisp IPA, the lineup lets you move across sour and Citra-driven IPAs, which is a pleasing setup for beer lovers.
Craft Beer Tap FAM333 is a place that impresses through what’s on tap rather than flash. In this basement pub, if you work your way through a fruit-forward sour, a hop-forward IPA, and then a classic-feeling House IPA, you get a sense of how this bar likes to be enjoyed.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap list at Craft Beer Tap FAM333 in the basement of Sendagaya was pretty bold on April 4.
MugiWait, a basement beer pub can be that different? Comparing beers side by side sounds fun — now I’m curious!
Hop BroThe first highlight is VERTERE’s sour ale Viburnum. It uses boysenberries and white chocolate, so the clash between acidity and sweetness is really interesting.
MugiI get the boysenberries, but a sour with white chocolate? Isn’t that basically dessert?
Hop BroIt does lean dessert-like, but it’s still definitely beer. The tartness keeps it crisp, and the berry aroma lingers softly, so you can enjoy it almost like a digestif.
MugiOh, I see! That sounds like something I could drink without it being too sweet. Digestif-like sounds perfect for a stylish night out!
Hop BroAnd then there are two versions of CRAK Brewery’s Perfect Single Farm Citra. Lakeside Ranches leans into blood orange and a light dank note, while Loza Farms brings out grapefruit and tropical fruit.
MugiThey have almost the same name, but they’re that different?! So same Citra, different personality?
Hop BroExactly. It’s a series that shows the different expressions of Citra hops. Dank has a grassy, slightly piney nuance, and hop fans can’t help grinning at that detail.
MugiGot it! And if they even have Shiga Kogen Beer’s House IPA, that means there’s a nice crisp finish too!
Hop BroPlus, there’s a record of hand-pump service, so you can enjoy the foam and mouthfeel too. This is a place that wins with substance over flash, so it makes you want to spend the day drinking slowly underground.
MugiYeah, with a fruit sour and IPAs in the mix, this is definitely one of those three-times-as-good in one place kind of spots.
