VERTERE to release Belgian Pack 4-beer set featuring Belgian and Lithuanian yeasts
VERTERE, the Okutama-based brewery and beer cafe in Tokyo, will launch Belgian Pack, a four-beer set made with Belgian and Lithuanian yeasts, on August 21. A separate Lager Pack with four different lager styles will also go on sale at the same time.
Hop BroI have to talk about VERTERE's new sets today. Beer Cafe VERTERE in Okutama is dropping both the "Belgian Pack" and the "Lager Pack" at 12:00 on August 21.
MugiWait, two different 4-packs? And Belgian plus Lithuanian yeast? Why does this suddenly sound like a geography quiz?!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The Belgian Pack is all about comparing yeast character: Hortia is a Lithuanian Wit, Melilotus a Belgian Pale Ale, Ruta a Lithuanian Farmhouse, and Benitoa a Belgian Blonde.
MugiLithuanian Farmhouse sounds like a band name. What even is that?
Hop BroSo, farmhouse yeast tends to give old-school rustic fermentation character, with spicy notes or a little wild edge. Basically, it makes the beer smell and taste more lively.
MugiWhoa, yeast changes that much? So beer has personality backstage, not just in the glass!
Hop BroExactly. And the Lager Pack has great lager range too: Calamintha is an Italian Pilsner, Duranta an NZ Pilsner, Nemophila a West Coast Pilsner, and Salix a Dark Lager.
MugiThat many pilsner moods? West Coast Pilsner sounds like the one that makes you start lecturing the room.
Hop BroYou know me too well. It's a hop-forward lager that keeps the crisp finish but pushes aroma up front. Plus, from August 14 to August 23, orders over 8,000 yen get nationwide free shipping.
MugiSo this is basically an official tasting tournament. Belgian Pack for fermentation nerd fun, then Lager Pack for a full-on lager mood swing!
Hop BroAnd since sales start at noon on August 21, it feels like one to grab early. It's a really clear entry point into how VERTERE builds beer through yeast and style.
MugiI'm already in a need-a-beer-now mood. I want to open them from Hortia to Salix and do a little Okutama trip from my fridge.
Tokyo brewery and taproom VERTERE, based in Okutama, is adding a new pair of mixed 4-pack releases to its online shop.
The new lineup includes Belgian Pack, built around Belgian and Lithuanian yeast strains, and Lager Pack, which gathers four beers in different lager styles. Sales begin at 12:00 on Friday, August 21.
Belgian Pack
- Hortia / Lithuanian Wit
- Melilotus / Belgian Pale Ale
- Ruta / Lithuanian Farmhouse
- Benitoa / Belgian Blonde
Lager Pack
- Calamintha / Italian Pilsner
- Duranta / NZ Pilsner
- Nemophila / West Coast Pilsner
- Salix / Dark Lager
The brewery also announced a shipping campaign running from August 14 to August 23, with nationwide flat-rate shipping for orders of JPY 8,000 or more. For a brewery known for working from Okutama and for exploring a wide range of yeast-driven flavors, the new packs offer a straightforward way to compare fermentation character across styles.
In particular, Belgian Pack highlights how VERTERE uses yeast as part of the recipe design, moving from Lithuanian wit and farmhouse beer to Belgian pale ale and blonde.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI have to talk about VERTERE's new sets today. Beer Cafe VERTERE in Okutama is dropping both the "Belgian Pack" and the "Lager Pack" at 12:00 on August 21.
MugiWait, two different 4-packs? And Belgian plus Lithuanian yeast? Why does this suddenly sound like a geography quiz?!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The Belgian Pack is all about comparing yeast character: Hortia is a Lithuanian Wit, Melilotus a Belgian Pale Ale, Ruta a Lithuanian Farmhouse, and Benitoa a Belgian Blonde.
MugiLithuanian Farmhouse sounds like a band name. What even is that?
Hop BroSo, farmhouse yeast tends to give old-school rustic fermentation character, with spicy notes or a little wild edge. Basically, it makes the beer smell and taste more lively.
MugiWhoa, yeast changes that much? So beer has personality backstage, not just in the glass!
Hop BroExactly. And the Lager Pack has great lager range too: Calamintha is an Italian Pilsner, Duranta an NZ Pilsner, Nemophila a West Coast Pilsner, and Salix a Dark Lager.
MugiThat many pilsner moods? West Coast Pilsner sounds like the one that makes you start lecturing the room.
Hop BroYou know me too well. It's a hop-forward lager that keeps the crisp finish but pushes aroma up front. Plus, from August 14 to August 23, orders over 8,000 yen get nationwide free shipping.
MugiSo this is basically an official tasting tournament. Belgian Pack for fermentation nerd fun, then Lager Pack for a full-on lager mood swing!
Hop BroAnd since sales start at noon on August 21, it feels like one to grab early. It's a really clear entry point into how VERTERE builds beer through yeast and style.
MugiI'm already in a need-a-beer-now mood. I want to open them from Hortia to Salix and do a little Okutama trip from my fridge.
