New Beer 'Collectiophobia' by VERTERE x Totopia Brewery Tapped at NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro
At NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro, the third collaboration beer from Oku-Tama's VERTERE and Aichi's Totopia Brewery, 'Collectiophobia,' has been tapped. With the fruity character typical of a Hazy DIPA and the appeal of a brewpub-adjacent location in Kita-Ikebukuro, this is one to watch.
Hop BroA new release from the third collaboration has been tapped at NAMACHA'n Stand in Kita-Ikebukuro. VERTERE x Totopia Brewery's 'Collectiophobia' is one Hazy DIPA fans won't want to miss.
MugiWhat? A name like Collectiophobia already sounds intense! It sounds like a spell, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy DIPA with an alcohol content of 8.5%. They also use Luminosa as the main hop, so the aroma is really vibrant.
MugiI know hazy means cloudy, but... Luminosa? That just sounds delicious!
Hop BroNice catch. Luminosa is a hop variety, and here it's all about bright fruity aromas. The sweet notes of orange and pineapple float up beautifully, so just the smell alone lifts your mood.
MugiWow, a tropical aroma like that sounds like it could carry you straight to the tropics. Even if you're not a big fan of bitter beer, this sounds doable!
Hop BroExactly. When you take a sip, creamy fruitiness spreads across the palate, the bitterness stays restrained, and the silky mouthfeel keeps the alcohol from feeling sharp.
MugiWait, it feels light even though it's 8.5%!? That's so smooth to drink you'd look up and realize your glass is gone!
Hop BroAnd since this is an attached brewery location, the best part is being able to enjoy it fresh on the spot. They offer both dine-in and takeaway, and there's even smoked snacks, so the beer has a proper partner.
MugiThat sounds amazing! If they have smoked snacks too, I'd want not just one more drink, but two! Kita-Ikebukuro might become a place I keep coming back to!
Hop BroExactly. This is the kind of place where you can really enjoy the fun of drinking something freshly made, so Collectiophobia's bright character should shine even more. It's the kind of beer that makes you want to raise a glass right away.
MugiYeah, I want to toast right now! I want to drink it while tasting the orange and pineapple aroma and nibbling on smoked snacks!
New Tap: Third Collaboration Hazy DIPA
At NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro, the third collaboration between VERTERE x Totopia Brewery has been tapped as a new beer. The beer is called "Collectiophobia". The style is Hazy DIPA, and the alcohol content is 8.5%. The post describes it as a finished beer that uses Luminosa, brewed by Portland's Indie Hops, as the main hop.
In terms of aroma, bright fruit aromas with a sweet edge, reminiscent of oranges and pineapple, take the lead, and when you take a sip, creamy tropical fruit nuances spread across the palate. Bitterness is subdued, and the beer is characterized by a smooth, silky mouthfeel and an easy-drinking profile that doesn't make the alcohol stand out.
Enjoying a Pint at the Kita-Ikebukuro Brewpub-Adjacent Location
NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro is an attached shop at NAMACHA'n Brewing's third brewery. In addition to freshly brewed NAMACHA'n beers, the shop also offers smoked snacks, and it accommodates both dine-in and takeaway. The store combines a "beer bottle shop," "smoked snacks," and a "small beer bar," and its calm, walkable location from Kita-Ikebukuro Station makes it easy to use.
The Kita-Ikebukuro brewery is also notable for focusing on slightly more refined, "grown-up" beers such as barrel-aged beers, beer cocktails, coffee beers, and traditional beers. Seating is limited, but with 5 counter seats, 2 barrel tables, and a standing counter, it's just the right size for taking your time to appreciate the beer's character.
This "Collectiophobia" is being introduced as a Hazy DIPA that balances a vibrant aroma with drinkability, and it seems like a beer that really captures the fun of drinking something freshly made at NAMACHA'n Stand Kita-Ikebukuro.
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Hop BroA new release from the third collaboration has been tapped at NAMACHA'n Stand in Kita-Ikebukuro. VERTERE x Totopia Brewery's 'Collectiophobia' is one Hazy DIPA fans won't want to miss.
MugiWhat? A name like Collectiophobia already sounds intense! It sounds like a spell, but what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Hazy DIPA with an alcohol content of 8.5%. They also use Luminosa as the main hop, so the aroma is really vibrant.
MugiI know hazy means cloudy, but... Luminosa? That just sounds delicious!
Hop BroNice catch. Luminosa is a hop variety, and here it's all about bright fruity aromas. The sweet notes of orange and pineapple float up beautifully, so just the smell alone lifts your mood.
MugiWow, a tropical aroma like that sounds like it could carry you straight to the tropics. Even if you're not a big fan of bitter beer, this sounds doable!
Hop BroExactly. When you take a sip, creamy fruitiness spreads across the palate, the bitterness stays restrained, and the silky mouthfeel keeps the alcohol from feeling sharp.
MugiWait, it feels light even though it's 8.5%!? That's so smooth to drink you'd look up and realize your glass is gone!
Hop BroAnd since this is an attached brewery location, the best part is being able to enjoy it fresh on the spot. They offer both dine-in and takeaway, and there's even smoked snacks, so the beer has a proper partner.
MugiThat sounds amazing! If they have smoked snacks too, I'd want not just one more drink, but two! Kita-Ikebukuro might become a place I keep coming back to!
Hop BroExactly. This is the kind of place where you can really enjoy the fun of drinking something freshly made, so Collectiophobia's bright character should shine even more. It's the kind of beer that makes you want to raise a glass right away.
MugiYeah, I want to toast right now! I want to drink it while tasting the orange and pineapple aroma and nibbling on smoked snacks!
