Beer Cafe Vertere to Hold 10th Anniversary Festival in Okutama on April 18 and 19
Beer Cafe Vertere (VERTERE), based in Okutama, Tokyo, announced that it will hold "VERTERE Anniversary Festival -10th Anniversary-" to commemorate 10 years since brewing began. The venue will be on the company’s brewery grounds, with 20 taps, limited-edition beers, and local food and market stalls over two days.
Hop BroVERTERE in Okutama is finally holding its 10th anniversary brewing festival! It's on April 18 and 19, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00, right on the brewery grounds.
MugiWhoa! 10 years is amazing! And doing it at the brewery is definitely the kind of thing that gets you hyped!
Hop BroThe highlight is 20 taps. You can sample everything from staples to new releases in one go, and they'll also unveil the venue-exclusive cask beer, 'Anniversary Fest Beer,' for the first time.
Mugi20 taps means 20 faucets, right!? And what's the difference between 'cask beer' and the usual canned stuff!?
Hop BroRight, it means 20 serving lines! Cask is well suited to fresh service, and it often brings out the aroma nicely. In other words, it's a setup for enjoying that just-made feel right there at the venue.
MugiNice, that's awesome! What style is it? IPA? Sour?
Hop BroThe style details for Anniversary Fest Beer seem to be something you'll have to wait for until the day. That's exactly why the 'limited and first-time reveal' is the biggest draw. They'll also be serving ENIGMA -Gin- 'REVIVE from VERTERE prototype,' so they're bringing more than just beer.
MugiWhoa, the food sounds great too! Going into 20 taps on an empty stomach would be dangerous!
Hop BroThey've got that covered too. Gyoen, Barchie's Spareribs Factory, MOONRISE KINGDOM, STAND by MECONG, and SUNNY HOP will be there. Advance tickets are 3,000 yen for four 300 ml vouchers plus a keychain, and reservations start at 19:00 on March 11. There's a shuttle from the station, and since there's no parking, public transit is the right call.
MugiLocal food and a 10th anniversary toast, it's basically a story already... My first drink in Okutama is definitely going to be amazing. I want to go drink there right now!
Beer Cafe Vertere (VERTERE) announced the event details for "VERTERE Anniversary Festival -10th Anniversary-" on March 11, 2026. The festival will take place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00 at VERTERE brewery grounds (1099-6 Hikawa, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo). It will be held rain or shine, though it may be canceled in severe weather.
The main attraction will be 20 taps featuring everything from signature beers to new releases, along with the debut of Anniversary Fest Beer, a cask-draft beer brewed exclusively for the venue. In addition, the ethical distilled spirits series ENIGMA -Gin- "REVIVE from VERTERE prototype" is also scheduled to be served.
Food vendors will include Gyoen, Barchie's Spareribs Factory, MOONRISE KINGDOM, STAND by MECONG, and SUNNY HOP. The market area will feature Gotta Coffee, Ome Farm, and the Okutama Town Tourism Association, creating a lineup that lets visitors enjoy not only beer but also local food and regional products.
Tickets include an advance ticket package (four 300 ml beer exchange vouchers plus an original keychain, 3,000 yen including tax) and same-day tickets. Advance reservations open at 19:00 on Wednesday, March 11 through the online shop. Access is a 20-minute walk from JR Ome Line's "Okutama" Station, a 3-minute walk from the Nishi Tokyo Bus stop "Byoin-mae," and a shuttle bus will run between Okutama Station and the venue. There is no parking at the venue, so use of public transportation is recommended.
As a brewery born in Okutama, Tokyo, Vertere has operated a taproom there while also expanding to locations throughout Tokyo. Marking its 10th brewing anniversary, this two-day festival, held together with local businesses as a place to toast in Okutama, looks set to let visitors experience both the brewery's history and its relationship with the community.
Although there is some inconsistency in the official announcement's year notation, the headline and opening describe it as a 2026 event.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroVERTERE in Okutama is finally holding its 10th anniversary brewing festival! It's on April 18 and 19, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00, right on the brewery grounds.
MugiWhoa! 10 years is amazing! And doing it at the brewery is definitely the kind of thing that gets you hyped!
Hop BroThe highlight is 20 taps. You can sample everything from staples to new releases in one go, and they'll also unveil the venue-exclusive cask beer, 'Anniversary Fest Beer,' for the first time.
Mugi20 taps means 20 faucets, right!? And what's the difference between 'cask beer' and the usual canned stuff!?
Hop BroRight, it means 20 serving lines! Cask is well suited to fresh service, and it often brings out the aroma nicely. In other words, it's a setup for enjoying that just-made feel right there at the venue.
MugiNice, that's awesome! What style is it? IPA? Sour?
Hop BroThe style details for Anniversary Fest Beer seem to be something you'll have to wait for until the day. That's exactly why the 'limited and first-time reveal' is the biggest draw. They'll also be serving ENIGMA -Gin- 'REVIVE from VERTERE prototype,' so they're bringing more than just beer.
MugiWhoa, the food sounds great too! Going into 20 taps on an empty stomach would be dangerous!
Hop BroThey've got that covered too. Gyoen, Barchie's Spareribs Factory, MOONRISE KINGDOM, STAND by MECONG, and SUNNY HOP will be there. Advance tickets are 3,000 yen for four 300 ml vouchers plus a keychain, and reservations start at 19:00 on March 11. There's a shuttle from the station, and since there's no parking, public transit is the right call.
MugiLocal food and a 10th anniversary toast, it's basically a story already... My first drink in Okutama is definitely going to be amazing. I want to go drink there right now!
