VERTERE to Hold 10th Anniversary Festival, Serving 20 Taps in Okutama on April 18 and 19
Beer Cafe VERTERE announced "VERTERE Anniversary Festival -10th Anniversary-" to commemorate 10 years since brewing began. The venue will be on the grounds of the Okutama brewery. In addition to 20 taps, an anniversary beer that will be first unveiled at the venue is also scheduled to debut.
Hop BroBreaking news! Beer Cafe VERTERE is celebrating its 10th anniversary with "VERTERE Anniversary Festival -10th Anniversary-" at the Okutama brewery on April 18 and 19, from 11:00 to 17:00.
MugiWhoa! A 10th anniversary festival!? And on the brewery grounds too? That's basically a field trip!
Hop BroThe big draw is 20 taps ranging from classics to new releases, plus the venue-exclusive "Anniversary Fest Beer" making its debut. It's draft-only, the kind of thing you can only get on tap.
MugiWhat? "Draft-only" just showed up as a fancy-sounding term!
Hop BroBasically, it means beer poured fresh from a tap on the spot, not bottled or canned. So the freshness and aroma are on a whole different level.
MugiOhhh! So the value of drinking it right there, on that day, is way higher! What style is it?
Hop BroThe style of the venue-exclusive beer doesn't seem to have been announced yet, but the 20 taps should cover a wide range of styles. It's a location-based, experience-driven event that fits VERTERE's philosophy of "who you drink with, where you drink, and how you drink."
MugiAnd there's gyoza, BBQ, tacos, sandwiches, coffee, organic vegetables, and Okutama souvenirs too!? Even my stomach is getting a 10th anniversary celebration!
Hop BroAccess is a 20-minute walk from Okutama Station, or 3 minutes on foot from the "Byoin-mae" bus stop, with shuttle service planned. Admission is free, beer is ticket-based, and advance sales are scheduled to start at 19:00 on March 11. *There are inconsistent year listings, so be sure to check the latest official announcement.*
MugiGot it! Just imagining it has my throat dry already... Hop, let's make sure we go to Okutama and drink the Anniversary Fest Beer!
Beer Cafe VERTERE (VERTERE) has shared the details of its 10th anniversary event on Instagram. The announcement was posted at 22:01 on March 10, 2026. According to the post, "VERTERE Anniversary Festival -10th Anniversary-" is scheduled to take place over two days, Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 11:00 to 17:00. Presale tickets are scheduled to go on sale starting at 19:00 on Wednesday, March 11.
Highlights
The main draw this time is 20 taps spanning everything from core favorites to new releases, plus the debut of Anniversary Fest Beer (a venue-exclusive keg beer) brewed specially for this festival. The food and market lineup is also extensive, with local offerings including gyoza, BBQ, tacos, sandwiches, coffee, organic vegetables, and Okutama souvenirs.
Venue and Access
The venue is inside the VERTERE brewery grounds (1099-6 Hikawa, Okutama-machi, Nishitama-gun, Tokyo). The guide notes a 20-minute walk from JR Okutama Station, a 3-minute walk from the Nishitokyo Bus stop "Byoin-mae," and a planned shuttle bus service between the station and the venue. Admission is free, beer is ticket-based. The event will be held rain or shine (though it may be canceled in the event of severe weather).
VERTERE in Context
VERTERE is a brewery based in Okutama, Tokyo, that has continued brewing while making use of its natural surroundings. With the theme of "who you drink with, where you drink, and how you drink," it has helped shape craft beer culture to include not just the beer itself but also the place and experience. This 10th anniversary festival can be seen as a milestone that lets visitors experience that philosophy most directly on site.
In the original post text, the opening date is written as April 18 and 19, 2026, while the event details section uses 2025; the latest official announcement should be checked as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBreaking news! Beer Cafe VERTERE is celebrating its 10th anniversary with "VERTERE Anniversary Festival -10th Anniversary-" at the Okutama brewery on April 18 and 19, from 11:00 to 17:00.
MugiWhoa! A 10th anniversary festival!? And on the brewery grounds too? That's basically a field trip!
Hop BroThe big draw is 20 taps ranging from classics to new releases, plus the venue-exclusive "Anniversary Fest Beer" making its debut. It's draft-only, the kind of thing you can only get on tap.
MugiWhat? "Draft-only" just showed up as a fancy-sounding term!
Hop BroBasically, it means beer poured fresh from a tap on the spot, not bottled or canned. So the freshness and aroma are on a whole different level.
MugiOhhh! So the value of drinking it right there, on that day, is way higher! What style is it?
Hop BroThe style of the venue-exclusive beer doesn't seem to have been announced yet, but the 20 taps should cover a wide range of styles. It's a location-based, experience-driven event that fits VERTERE's philosophy of "who you drink with, where you drink, and how you drink."
MugiAnd there's gyoza, BBQ, tacos, sandwiches, coffee, organic vegetables, and Okutama souvenirs too!? Even my stomach is getting a 10th anniversary celebration!
Hop BroAccess is a 20-minute walk from Okutama Station, or 3 minutes on foot from the "Byoin-mae" bus stop, with shuttle service planned. Admission is free, beer is ticket-based, and advance sales are scheduled to start at 19:00 on March 11. *There are inconsistent year listings, so be sure to check the latest official announcement.*
MugiGot it! Just imagining it has my throat dry already... Hop, let's make sure we go to Okutama and drink the Anniversary Fest Beer!
