Beer shop Llama introduces two new VERTERE releases: Pale Ale and NZ IPA arrive
Tokyo's Mitaka-based beer pub Beer shop Llama introduced its new VERTERE arrivals. The two beers on offer are Lupulus, a Pale Ale collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops, and Eugenia, which lavishly uses New Zealand hops.
Hop BroBeer shop Llama in Mitaka is introducing two new VERTERE beers. This time it's Lupulus, a Pale Ale, and Eugenia, an NZ IPA, so it's a pretty appealing arrival for hop fans.
MugiWhoa, just the phrase "two new beers" is exciting! But what even is Lupulus? That sounds like the name of some giant monster, doesn't it?
Hop BroDon't worry, Lupulus is a Pale Ale at 5.5% and it's a collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops. It has citrus and passion fruit aromas, plus a bit of resin, and the nice thing is how easy it is to drink.
MugiCitrus, passion fruit, and resin? That's a lot of information! And Cryo and Spectrum sound like spells to me!
Hop BroThat's a good reaction. Cryo and Spectrum are hop products that make hop aroma components easier to use, so they help create rich aromatic depth. Even so, the beer stays clear and doesn't feel heavy, and that's where Lupulus really shines.
MugiSo basically it packs in the aroma but keeps the body light! That sounds incredibly drinkable, which makes it kind of dangerous.
Hop BroThe other beer, Eugenia, is an NZ IPA at 7.0%, and the key point is that it uses New Zealand hops lavishly. It brings aromas of fig, dried fruit, and muskmelon, with a little bubblegum nuance on top.
MugiWait, muskmelon and bubblegum? That sounds more like a candy aisle than an IPA! But if it has lactose too, it must be pretty smooth, so I'm curious.
Hop BroExactly. With thickness coming from the malt and lactose, the mouthfeel is smooth. For anyone who wants to really enjoy the fruitiness of the hops, I think this is a pretty ideal finish.
MugiThis has to be a side-by-side tasting, right? A clear, juicy Lupulus and a more aromatic, richer-feeling Eugenia. It's fun how different the characters are even though they're both VERTERE!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. Since these two beers let you see the difference in hop expression so clearly, it's the kind of lineup where you want to choose carefully at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, then finish with a pint together.
MugiYeah, now I really want to toast in Mitaka today! Start with Lupulus for something fresh, then sink into Eugenia's aroma. That's the plan!
Tokyo's beer pub Beer shop Llama in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka City, announced VERTERE's new arrivals in a post on April 4. The two beers that arrived this time make their hop character stand out clearly. Tasting them side by side gives a vivid sense of how, even from the same brewery, the intended direction differs.
The Beers Arriving
Lupulus
- Style: Pale Ale
- ABV: 5.5%
- 500ml CAN
A collaboration with American hop supplier Yakima Chief Hops. Citrus, passion fruit, and resinous aromas are especially striking, and in addition to 190 pellets, hop oil products such as Cryo and Spectrum are also used. It has plenty of aromatic depth, yet the beer itself is light and clear. It is a bottle suited to people who want a balance of juiciness and easy drinkability.
Eugenia
- Style: NZ IPA
- ABV: 7.0%
- 500ml CAN
This IPA makes lavish use of New Zealand hops. Aromas reminiscent of fig, dried fruit, and muskmelon are layered with a subtle bubblegum nuance. With thickness from the malt and lactose, the mouthfeel is smooth. It is a finish that lets you fully enjoy the fruitiness of the hops, making it an appealing choice for anyone looking for an aroma-forward IPA.
Beer shop Llama is a Mitaka beer pub suited to days when you want to take your time choosing craft beer. Arrival notices like this, which carefully introduce the brewery name, style, and ABV, make it easy to grasp the flavor direction before drinking. These two VERTERE beers are a lineup well suited to enjoying side by side while comparing the different ways hops are expressed.
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Hop BroBeer shop Llama in Mitaka is introducing two new VERTERE beers. This time it's Lupulus, a Pale Ale, and Eugenia, an NZ IPA, so it's a pretty appealing arrival for hop fans.
MugiWhoa, just the phrase "two new beers" is exciting! But what even is Lupulus? That sounds like the name of some giant monster, doesn't it?
Hop BroDon't worry, Lupulus is a Pale Ale at 5.5% and it's a collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops. It has citrus and passion fruit aromas, plus a bit of resin, and the nice thing is how easy it is to drink.
MugiCitrus, passion fruit, and resin? That's a lot of information! And Cryo and Spectrum sound like spells to me!
Hop BroThat's a good reaction. Cryo and Spectrum are hop products that make hop aroma components easier to use, so they help create rich aromatic depth. Even so, the beer stays clear and doesn't feel heavy, and that's where Lupulus really shines.
MugiSo basically it packs in the aroma but keeps the body light! That sounds incredibly drinkable, which makes it kind of dangerous.
Hop BroThe other beer, Eugenia, is an NZ IPA at 7.0%, and the key point is that it uses New Zealand hops lavishly. It brings aromas of fig, dried fruit, and muskmelon, with a little bubblegum nuance on top.
MugiWait, muskmelon and bubblegum? That sounds more like a candy aisle than an IPA! But if it has lactose too, it must be pretty smooth, so I'm curious.
Hop BroExactly. With thickness coming from the malt and lactose, the mouthfeel is smooth. For anyone who wants to really enjoy the fruitiness of the hops, I think this is a pretty ideal finish.
MugiThis has to be a side-by-side tasting, right? A clear, juicy Lupulus and a more aromatic, richer-feeling Eugenia. It's fun how different the characters are even though they're both VERTERE!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. Since these two beers let you see the difference in hop expression so clearly, it's the kind of lineup where you want to choose carefully at Beer shop Llama in Mitaka, then finish with a pint together.
MugiYeah, now I really want to toast in Mitaka today! Start with Lupulus for something fresh, then sink into Eugenia's aroma. That's the plan!
