Beer Cafe Vertere to Release Hazy IPA Pack Including Heliconia on April 24
Beer Cafe Vertere in Okutama, Tokyo, will release a new "Hazy IPA Pack" centered on its new Hazy IPA, "Heliconia," starting at 12:00 p.m. on April 24. The set also includes Passiflora and Casimiroa, making it a lineup designed for side-by-side comparison of beers in the same style family.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Vertere in Okutama is releasing a Hazy IPA Pack at 12:00 p.m. on April 24. It’s built around the new Heliconia, so you can enjoy comparing different beers.
MugiWhoa! The name Heliconia already sounds so tropical! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroHeliconia is a Hazy IPA with 7.0% ABV, and it really leans into tropical fruit notes like mango and pineapple. Plus, with 15 IBU, it’s not too bitter and goes down easy.
MugiWhat’s IBU? What’s so good about a lower number?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 15, it’s easier to taste the fruitiness rather than a strong bitter punch. Vertere builds depth there by layering hops.
MugiI see! And what happens when you use oats and wheat in beer?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: oats and wheat make the mouthfeel softer and create a silky texture. It’s rich, but still drinks smoothly.
MugiWow, that already sounds delicious before even drinking it! And the set includes Passiflora and Casimiroa too?
Hop BroExactly. Passiflora is a Hazy IPA, and Casimiroa is a NEIPA, so being able to taste three beers side by side is the big appeal. The differences in hop layering and body should come through very clearly.
MugiVertere is really good at expressing fruitiness, isn’t it? If I try these in order, I feel like I’d fall down a rabbit hole!
Hop BroNo doubt about it. Start with Heliconia, then move on to Passiflora and Casimiroa, and you should get a sense of where Vertere stands right now. ...Just imagining the pop of the cap already makes my throat itch for a sip.
MugiWhoa, I can’t wait for 12:00 p.m. on April 24! I want to do this tasting comparison right now!
Beer Cafe Vertere (Okutama Town, Nishitama District, Tokyo) announced its new release, "Heliconia," on Instagram and also said it will launch the "Hazy IPA Pack" on Friday, April 24 at 12:00. The set includes Heliconia / Hazy IPA / 500ml 2 bottles, Passiflora / Hazy IPA / 500ml 1 bottle, and Casimiroa / NEIPA / 500ml 1 bottle. A link to the online shop is also provided.
What’s inside Heliconia
Heliconia is a Hazy IPA with 7.0% ABV and 15 IBU. In the caption, the brewery explains that it is built around a sweet tropical fruit character reminiscent of mango and pineapple, layered with multiple forms of hop products such as concentrated pellets and oils. It also features a soft mouthfeel and silky texture from oats and wheat, and is presented as a beer that stays rich while remaining smooth and easy to drink.
A comparison set that fits a brewery in Okutama
Beer Cafe Vertere is a brewery based in Okutama that produces craft beer. This pack pairs the Hazy IPA Passiflora and the NEIPA Casimiroa, making it easy to enjoy the differences in hop layering and body. Passiflora offers tropical fruit aromas and a silky drinking feel, while Casimiroa is a juicy design with layers of peach, grape, pineapple, and citrus, making it especially interesting to compare with Heliconia.
VERTERE is known for IPAs and hazy styles that emphasize fruitiness, so this pack clearly reflects that direction. Starting with Heliconia and then tasting the three beers in sequence should make it easy to get a sense of where Vertere stands right now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Vertere in Okutama is releasing a Hazy IPA Pack at 12:00 p.m. on April 24. It’s built around the new Heliconia, so you can enjoy comparing different beers.
MugiWhoa! The name Heliconia already sounds so tropical! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroHeliconia is a Hazy IPA with 7.0% ABV, and it really leans into tropical fruit notes like mango and pineapple. Plus, with 15 IBU, it’s not too bitter and goes down easy.
MugiWhat’s IBU? What’s so good about a lower number?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness. At 15, it’s easier to taste the fruitiness rather than a strong bitter punch. Vertere builds depth there by layering hops.
MugiI see! And what happens when you use oats and wheat in beer?
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: oats and wheat make the mouthfeel softer and create a silky texture. It’s rich, but still drinks smoothly.
MugiWow, that already sounds delicious before even drinking it! And the set includes Passiflora and Casimiroa too?
Hop BroExactly. Passiflora is a Hazy IPA, and Casimiroa is a NEIPA, so being able to taste three beers side by side is the big appeal. The differences in hop layering and body should come through very clearly.
MugiVertere is really good at expressing fruitiness, isn’t it? If I try these in order, I feel like I’d fall down a rabbit hole!
Hop BroNo doubt about it. Start with Heliconia, then move on to Passiflora and Casimiroa, and you should get a sense of where Vertere stands right now. ...Just imagining the pop of the cap already makes my throat itch for a sip.
MugiWhoa, I can’t wait for 12:00 p.m. on April 24! I want to do this tasting comparison right now!
