TWO KINGS in Kachidoki is now pouring two Inkhorn × VERTERE collaboration beers
At beer pub TWO KINGS in Kachidoki, Tokyo, collaboration beers from Inkhorn Brewing and VERTERE are on tap. The lineup confirmed so far is VERTERE's "Viburnum" and Inkhorn Brewing's "Bulbul." Both are satisfying sour styles centered on fruitiness and acidity.
Hop BroToday I’m talking about the beer pub TWO KINGS in Tokyo’s Kachidoki, where a collaboration is on tap, and the two beers from Inkhorn Brewing and VERTERE are seriously exciting.
MugiWhoa! Inkhorn × VERTERE already sounds delicious. What kind of beers are they?!
Hop BroThe ones confirmed are VERTERE’s Viburnum and Inkhorn Brewing’s Bulbul. Both are sour styles centered on fruitiness and acidity.
MugiSour style means, like, tart beer, right? I tend to think sour = hard to drink...
Hop BroBasically, it uses fruit acidity in a clean way to make the beer feel light on the palate. Viburnum especially combines boysenberry and white chocolate, so the balance of sweetness and tartness is interesting.
MugiWhat! It’s like dessert! And with white chocolate too? Beer is way too free-form!
Hop BroThat freedom is what makes it fun. Plus, Viburnum is smooth at 6.5%, so it’s the kind of beer where the fruit aroma spreads gently without feeling too heavy.
MugiThen what about Bulbul? Berries and vanilla sounds sweet too, so I’m curious!
Hop BroBulbul has more depth, and the red-wine-like fruit character really stands out. With aromas reminiscent of raspberry, cassis, and dark rum, plus firm acidity, it’s a beer with real heft.
MugiWow! Even with the same collaboration, the difference in interpretation comes through clearly. A side-by-side tasting would definitely be fun!
Hop BroExactly. And since TWO KINGS is in the basement level of Kachidoki Sun Square, it’s nice that you can just drop in after work. Tonight, it’s all about the two-beer comparison.
MugiYep, I’m fully in beer mode now! I really want to head out for a pint in Kachidoki right now!
At beer pub TWO KINGS in Kachidoki, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, you can enjoy collaboration beers from Inkhorn Brewing × VERTERE. The shop is in the basement level of Kachidoki Sun Square, making it an easy stop on the way home from work. With an environment where beer takes center stage and you can drink at a relaxed pace, this is a spot not to miss if you keep an eye on guest beer rotations.
The two collaboration beers confirmed this time are:
- VERTERE Viburnum
- Brewery: VERTERE
- Style: Boysenberry Sour w/ White Chocolate
- Notes: A sour ale brewed with boysenberries and white chocolate. It features fresh fruit aroma and a smooth mouthfeel with moderate acidity. ABV is 6.5%.
- Inkhorn Bulbul
- Brewery: Inkhorn Brewing
- Style: Fruited Sour
- Notes: A fruit sour layered with berries, chocolate, and vanilla. Aromas reminiscent of raspberry, cassis, and dark rum are followed by firm acidity and dense flavor, with a red-wine-like fruit character that stands out. ABV is 6.0%.
Both go beyond being merely fruity pours, and each shows its own personality in how it balances tartness, sweetness, and notes of chocolate and vanilla. Tasting the two side by side reveals how each brewery interprets the same collaboration differently. If you're looking for guest beers around Kachidoki, TWO KINGS is a place worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday I’m talking about the beer pub TWO KINGS in Tokyo’s Kachidoki, where a collaboration is on tap, and the two beers from Inkhorn Brewing and VERTERE are seriously exciting.
MugiWhoa! Inkhorn × VERTERE already sounds delicious. What kind of beers are they?!
Hop BroThe ones confirmed are VERTERE’s Viburnum and Inkhorn Brewing’s Bulbul. Both are sour styles centered on fruitiness and acidity.
MugiSour style means, like, tart beer, right? I tend to think sour = hard to drink...
Hop BroBasically, it uses fruit acidity in a clean way to make the beer feel light on the palate. Viburnum especially combines boysenberry and white chocolate, so the balance of sweetness and tartness is interesting.
MugiWhat! It’s like dessert! And with white chocolate too? Beer is way too free-form!
Hop BroThat freedom is what makes it fun. Plus, Viburnum is smooth at 6.5%, so it’s the kind of beer where the fruit aroma spreads gently without feeling too heavy.
MugiThen what about Bulbul? Berries and vanilla sounds sweet too, so I’m curious!
Hop BroBulbul has more depth, and the red-wine-like fruit character really stands out. With aromas reminiscent of raspberry, cassis, and dark rum, plus firm acidity, it’s a beer with real heft.
MugiWow! Even with the same collaboration, the difference in interpretation comes through clearly. A side-by-side tasting would definitely be fun!
Hop BroExactly. And since TWO KINGS is in the basement level of Kachidoki Sun Square, it’s nice that you can just drop in after work. Tonight, it’s all about the two-beer comparison.
MugiYep, I’m fully in beer mode now! I really want to head out for a pint in Kachidoki right now!
