New VERTERE Arrivals at Kagoya Marche Komae: Collaboration Sour and Single-Hop IPA
Two new beers from Okutama's VERTERE have arrived at the beer pub Kago-ya Marche Komae in Komae, Tokyo. The lineup includes the sour ale "Viburnum," a collaboration with Inkhorn Brewing, and "Spinosa," built entirely with Strata hops.
Hop BroA new VERTERE arrival has landed at Kagoya Marche Komae in Komae. This time, the hot pair is the sour Viburnum and the single-hop IPA Spinosa.
MugiWhoa! A two-beer lineup sounds like a movie sequel. And a sour plus an IPA? Those are totally opposite directions, aren’t they?
Hop BroFirst up, Viburnum is a Boysenberry Sour made in collaboration with Inkhorn Brewing. The key is that it layers boysenberry tartness with creamy white chocolate without becoming too sweet.
MugiWhite chocolate in there, and it still isn’t too sweet? Is it a dessert feel or is it sour? My brain is working overtime!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: because the lactic freshness comes forward, the fruitiness and acidity stay firmly center stage. The berry aroma floats up, and the finish stays light.
MugiI see, so it’s not a drinkable dessert after all, but something that really comes together as a beer. Sounds like a refreshing dessert kind of vibe!
Hop BroOn the other hand, Spinosa is a Single Hop IPA built only with Strata from Indie Hops. What’s amazing is that you can pick up peach, mango, passion fruit, and even berry and melon notes.
MugiOne hop can smell like that much!? Single hop sounds so craftsman-like it’s making me nervous in a good way!
Hop BroExactly. With a single-hop beer, the character of that hop variety really comes into full view. Spinosa has a smooth mouthfeel and restrained bitterness, so it’s the kind of beer where you can take your time following the aroma.
MugiSo Viburnum is for enjoying the tartness, and Spinosa is for really taking in the hop aroma. It’s perfect for a side-by-side tasting way too much to choose just one!
Hop BroAnd since it’s a beer pub near the station, you can just drop in and try them with food. It’s easy to stop by on weekdays or weekends and holidays, so this is basically your cue to grab a pint in Komae.
MugiYeah, today I’m in the mood to go for two VERTEREs! First Viburnum to get all fizzy and bright, then Spinosa to make my nose very happy!
New VERTERE Arrivals
A new guest beer lineup from VERTERE has been added to "Kagoya Marche Komae" in Motoizumi, Komae City, Tokyo. The beer pub is located on the first floor of Odakyu Marche Komae, within walking distance of Odakyu Komae Station, making it easy to visit. It is open on weekdays from 11:00 to 21:00, and on weekends and holidays from 11:00 to 20:00, with year-round service adding to its appeal as a convenient stop.
Two beers are being introduced this time.
- Viburnum / Boysenberry Sour w/ White Chocolate
A sour ale made in collaboration with Inkhorn Brewing. This beer layers the bright tartness of boysenberry with creamy notes of white chocolate, creating a composition where fruitiness and dessert-like character coexist. Rather than leaning too far into sweetness, it is presented as a beer where lactic freshness and berry aroma come to the forefront.
- Spinosa / Single Hop IPA
An IPA made exclusively with Strata hops from Indie Hops in Oregon, USA. Designed with notes of peach, mango, and passion fruit, along with hints of berry and melon, it is characterized by a smooth mouthfeel and restrained bitterness. It is a style that makes the contour of a single hop's aroma easy to appreciate.
VERTERE is known as a brewery that carefully shapes the expression of aroma and acidity, and these two beers are contrasting examples of that approach. If you want to enjoy fruit-driven tartness, Viburnum is the easy choice; if you want to slowly explore hop aroma, Spinosa is the one to reach for.
One of Kagoya Marche Komae's strengths is that it is a station-close beer pub where you can try guest beers alongside a meal. For craft beer fans, this is a new arrival worth checking out when you're passing through the area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new VERTERE arrival has landed at Kagoya Marche Komae in Komae. This time, the hot pair is the sour Viburnum and the single-hop IPA Spinosa.
MugiWhoa! A two-beer lineup sounds like a movie sequel. And a sour plus an IPA? Those are totally opposite directions, aren’t they?
Hop BroFirst up, Viburnum is a Boysenberry Sour made in collaboration with Inkhorn Brewing. The key is that it layers boysenberry tartness with creamy white chocolate without becoming too sweet.
MugiWhite chocolate in there, and it still isn’t too sweet? Is it a dessert feel or is it sour? My brain is working overtime!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part: because the lactic freshness comes forward, the fruitiness and acidity stay firmly center stage. The berry aroma floats up, and the finish stays light.
MugiI see, so it’s not a drinkable dessert after all, but something that really comes together as a beer. Sounds like a refreshing dessert kind of vibe!
Hop BroOn the other hand, Spinosa is a Single Hop IPA built only with Strata from Indie Hops. What’s amazing is that you can pick up peach, mango, passion fruit, and even berry and melon notes.
MugiOne hop can smell like that much!? Single hop sounds so craftsman-like it’s making me nervous in a good way!
Hop BroExactly. With a single-hop beer, the character of that hop variety really comes into full view. Spinosa has a smooth mouthfeel and restrained bitterness, so it’s the kind of beer where you can take your time following the aroma.
MugiSo Viburnum is for enjoying the tartness, and Spinosa is for really taking in the hop aroma. It’s perfect for a side-by-side tasting way too much to choose just one!
Hop BroAnd since it’s a beer pub near the station, you can just drop in and try them with food. It’s easy to stop by on weekdays or weekends and holidays, so this is basically your cue to grab a pint in Komae.
MugiYeah, today I’m in the mood to go for two VERTEREs! First Viburnum to get all fizzy and bright, then Spinosa to make my nose very happy!
