Izuya Shoten Welcomes VERTERE’s Crowea and Torenia
Izuya Shoten, a craft beer pub in Nakanobu, Shinagawa, Tokyo, has announced the arrival of two beers from Okutama-based brewery VERTERE: Crowea, a hazy pale ale, and Torenia, a saison.
Hop BroIzuya Shoten in Ebaramachi has received two new VERTERE beers from Okutama. This calls for a tasting flight!
MugiWhat? All the way from Okutama to Shinagawa? What are these two VERTERE pours like?
Hop BroFirst is Crowea: a 5.5% ABV, 16 IBU Hazy Pale Ale with an easy, light-drinking profile.
MugiHazy sounds like a fog machine! And what does 16 IBU mean? It sounds reassuringly low-score-ish.
Hop BroIBU measures bitterness, so 16 is mild. Hazy beer is known for its cloudy look and juicy fruit character—that is the simple version!
MugiWow! Crowea has tropical fruit, stone fruit, and even white grape notes? That is a fruit basket traffic jam!
Hop BroExactly. It has honeyed fruit flavor but stays light, making it bright and easy to drink with food or as a first beer.
MugiThen what about Torenia? Its name alone makes me picture a flower field!
Hop BroTorenia is a 6.0% ABV, 15 IBU Saison—a grain-forward Saison with bread, honey-like malt, and toasted rye.
MugiDoes Saison mean it is seasonal, or is it beer wardrobe season? I am curious about that spicy yeast aroma too!
Hop BroSaison is a Belgian-born beer style. The yeast creates a gentle spice-like aroma, while Torenia has a dry yet soft finish.
MugiFruity Crowea and grainy, contemplative Torenia—this is a food-pairing tasting duo!
Hop BroYou got it. Check availability at Izuya Shoten, then enjoy two Okutama styles side by side. Ready to make room in our glasses?
MugiAbsolutely! Crowea for the toast, Torenia with food... I want a beer now!
Izuya Shoten, a neighborhood beer pub located in Tokyo’s Ebara-machi Shopping Street, has announced two new arrivals from VERTERE, a brewery based in Okutama, Tokyo.
Crowea | Hazy Pale Ale
Crowea is a 5.5% ABV Hazy Pale Ale with an IBU of 16. Its aroma combines tropical and stone-fruit notes with a subtle white-grape character. The palate is soft and light, with a fruit-forward flavor reminiscent of honeyed fruit.
Its juicy aromatics and relatively light body make it an approachable choice for drinkers who enjoy hop-driven fruit character without excessive weight.
Torenia | Saison
Torenia is a 6.0% ABV Saison with an IBU of 15. It offers rich malt flavors recalling bread and honey, alongside rustic rye-like toastiness and a gently spicy yeast-derived aroma. The finish is dry, while the texture remains soft and smooth.
Compared with the fruitier Crowea, Torenia focuses more on grain and fermentation character, making it a natural option for pairing with food or enjoying slowly.
Izuya Shoten serves as both a beer pub and a place where craft beer can be purchased. Visitors exploring the Ebara-machi area can compare these two distinct VERTERE styles while checking current availability at the shop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIzuya Shoten in Ebaramachi has received two new VERTERE beers from Okutama. This calls for a tasting flight!
MugiWhat? All the way from Okutama to Shinagawa? What are these two VERTERE pours like?
Hop BroFirst is Crowea: a 5.5% ABV, 16 IBU Hazy Pale Ale with an easy, light-drinking profile.
MugiHazy sounds like a fog machine! And what does 16 IBU mean? It sounds reassuringly low-score-ish.
Hop BroIBU measures bitterness, so 16 is mild. Hazy beer is known for its cloudy look and juicy fruit character—that is the simple version!
MugiWow! Crowea has tropical fruit, stone fruit, and even white grape notes? That is a fruit basket traffic jam!
Hop BroExactly. It has honeyed fruit flavor but stays light, making it bright and easy to drink with food or as a first beer.
MugiThen what about Torenia? Its name alone makes me picture a flower field!
Hop BroTorenia is a 6.0% ABV, 15 IBU Saison—a grain-forward Saison with bread, honey-like malt, and toasted rye.
MugiDoes Saison mean it is seasonal, or is it beer wardrobe season? I am curious about that spicy yeast aroma too!
Hop BroSaison is a Belgian-born beer style. The yeast creates a gentle spice-like aroma, while Torenia has a dry yet soft finish.
MugiFruity Crowea and grainy, contemplative Torenia—this is a food-pairing tasting duo!
Hop BroYou got it. Check availability at Izuya Shoten, then enjoy two Okutama styles side by side. Ready to make room in our glasses?
MugiAbsolutely! Crowea for the toast, Torenia with food... I want a beer now!
