VERTERE, openair, and a Diverse Lineup of Guest Beers Arrive at Mercato Mabuchi
Mercato Mabuchi in Hamamatsu's First Dori has published a weekend craft beer guide. The lineup features VERTERE, openair, laaleworks, and FETISH CLUB, ranging from IPAs and pale ales to fruity limited releases.
Hop BroMercato Mabuchi on First Dori in Hamamatsu has lined up a diverse guest beer selection for the weekend. They’ve got VERTERE, openair, laaleworks, and FETISH CLUB too, so they’re coming in pretty strong.
MugiWhoa! That’s such a luxurious lineup? But just the names already sound intense... it feels like a beer RPG party!
Hop BroFirst up, VERTERE’s Eugenia is a beer that shows a new side of NZ hops. It’s not just tropical; it has depth in the fruit and a substantial body, which is what makes it nice.
MugiBody? What’s that? Like more drinking heft? I like light and fluffy too, but the layered fruit thing sounds interesting~
Hop BroExactly, it’s the texture it leaves on the tongue. The next one, Lupulus, is a next-gen pale ale with Citra-driven citrus, passion fruit, and a hint of resin. Since it’s a pale ale, it’s a bit softer than an IPA, but the aroma is still boldly expressive.
MugiOhhh! Strong aroma and easy to drink is the best. I want to check out the openair one too!
Hop Broopenair’s Strato sphere is a West Coast IPA, with Strata-hop passion fruit, grapefruit, and berry, plus a big dank grassy character. It’s dry and brisk, so the bitterness comes through really clearly.
MugiDank? What’s that! Grassy aroma? Like you get lost in the forest, but then come back out through citrus...?
Hop BroPretty close. It’s a nuance of plant-like, damp aroma. openair’s Cosmic tiger is the evolved version of Cosmic Cat, and it layers lychee, coconut, orange, and white grape from Dolcita with Mosaic, Citra, and Sabro, making the tropical character really dense.
MugiWhoa, dense tropical already sounds sweet just from the name! The laaleworks limited release sounds fun too, and I want to hear more!
Hop Brolaaleworks’ Rinse & Repeat is a special brew made for Japanese fans to celebrate the Dodgers’ championship. It has a refreshing orange- and grapefruit-like brightness, and the peel-off sticker label is a playful touch.
MugiIt peels off!? That’s fun that stays with you after drinking! But FETISH CLUB’s MIRACLE, ESPER, and PHYSICAL sound strong just from the names...
Hop BroFETISH CLUB goes even wider: MIRACLE is a 3.5% hoppy IPA with floral and spicy notes from Belgian yeast, ESPER is fruity with a pleasant, gentle bitterness, and PHYSICAL comes in both a HAZY IPA loaded with kumquat and a fruity version with grapefruit, pineapple, pear, peach, and banana. It’s great for side-by-side tasting.
MugiA tasting paradise indeed! If all this is available on Hamamatsu’s First Dori, then on the weekend I want to stop by Mercato Mabuchi and get covered in aromas!
Hop BroAt that point, even I start picturing a weekend pint and my throat’s already looking forward to it. From IPA to pale ale, I want to follow the aromas one by one.
MugiMe too! I want to go right now, Hop bro. Today it’s settled: a compare-and-taste session at Mercato Mabuchi!
A Diverse Set of Guest Beers in Hamamatsu's First Dori
The craft beer lineup Mercato Mabuchi shared on Instagram features beers with distinct personalities by style. From hop-forward NZ-hopped beers and West Coast IPAs to anniversary brews and low-ABV-leaning IPAs, it is a lineup that invites side-by-side tasting.
VERTERE
- Eugenia is a beer that brings out a new side of NZ hops. It offers not only tropical notes, but also depth of fruit and a substantial body in a well-balanced package.
- Lupulus is a next-generation pale ale created with BarthHaas. Centered on Citra, it layers citrus, passion fruit, and a subtle resinous note.
openair
- Strato sphere is a West Coast IPA built on Strata hops, with passion fruit, grapefruit, and berry layered over a dank grassy character. Its dry, brisk drinking feel is a defining trait.
- Cosmic tiger is presented as an evolved version of Cosmic Cat. Lychee, coconut, orange, and white grape from Dolcita are layered with Mosaic, Citra, and Sabro, creating a densely tropical profile.
laaleworks
- Rinse & Repeat is a special brew made for Japanese fans to commemorate the Dodgers' championship. In addition to its refreshing orange- and grapefruit-like flavors, its label is a peelable sticker, which adds a playful touch.
FETISH CLUB
- MIRACLE is a lively beer built on a 3.5% hoppy IPA base, with floral and spicy notes from Belgian yeast.
- ESPER is an easy-drinking beer with fruity aromas and a pleasant, gentle bitterness.
- PHYSICAL comes in two expressions: one is a HAZY IPA lavishly made with kumquat, and the other is a fruity type with notes of grapefruit, pineapple, pear, peach, and banana.
If you want to follow Hamamatsu's craft beer scene, Mercato Mabuchi in First Dori is one to watch. For the weekend, the selection ranges from aroma-forward IPAs to easy-drinking pale ales, making it a lineup worth enjoying across styles.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMercato Mabuchi on First Dori in Hamamatsu has lined up a diverse guest beer selection for the weekend. They’ve got VERTERE, openair, laaleworks, and FETISH CLUB too, so they’re coming in pretty strong.
MugiWhoa! That’s such a luxurious lineup? But just the names already sound intense... it feels like a beer RPG party!
Hop BroFirst up, VERTERE’s Eugenia is a beer that shows a new side of NZ hops. It’s not just tropical; it has depth in the fruit and a substantial body, which is what makes it nice.
MugiBody? What’s that? Like more drinking heft? I like light and fluffy too, but the layered fruit thing sounds interesting~
Hop BroExactly, it’s the texture it leaves on the tongue. The next one, Lupulus, is a next-gen pale ale with Citra-driven citrus, passion fruit, and a hint of resin. Since it’s a pale ale, it’s a bit softer than an IPA, but the aroma is still boldly expressive.
MugiOhhh! Strong aroma and easy to drink is the best. I want to check out the openair one too!
Hop Broopenair’s Strato sphere is a West Coast IPA, with Strata-hop passion fruit, grapefruit, and berry, plus a big dank grassy character. It’s dry and brisk, so the bitterness comes through really clearly.
MugiDank? What’s that! Grassy aroma? Like you get lost in the forest, but then come back out through citrus...?
Hop BroPretty close. It’s a nuance of plant-like, damp aroma. openair’s Cosmic tiger is the evolved version of Cosmic Cat, and it layers lychee, coconut, orange, and white grape from Dolcita with Mosaic, Citra, and Sabro, making the tropical character really dense.
MugiWhoa, dense tropical already sounds sweet just from the name! The laaleworks limited release sounds fun too, and I want to hear more!
Hop Brolaaleworks’ Rinse & Repeat is a special brew made for Japanese fans to celebrate the Dodgers’ championship. It has a refreshing orange- and grapefruit-like brightness, and the peel-off sticker label is a playful touch.
MugiIt peels off!? That’s fun that stays with you after drinking! But FETISH CLUB’s MIRACLE, ESPER, and PHYSICAL sound strong just from the names...
Hop BroFETISH CLUB goes even wider: MIRACLE is a 3.5% hoppy IPA with floral and spicy notes from Belgian yeast, ESPER is fruity with a pleasant, gentle bitterness, and PHYSICAL comes in both a HAZY IPA loaded with kumquat and a fruity version with grapefruit, pineapple, pear, peach, and banana. It’s great for side-by-side tasting.
MugiA tasting paradise indeed! If all this is available on Hamamatsu’s First Dori, then on the weekend I want to stop by Mercato Mabuchi and get covered in aromas!
Hop BroAt that point, even I start picturing a weekend pint and my throat’s already looking forward to it. From IPA to pale ale, I want to follow the aromas one by one.
MugiMe too! I want to go right now, Hop bro. Today it’s settled: a compare-and-taste session at Mercato Mabuchi!
