Six Breweries Join OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 at VERTERE
VERTERE will host OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 on October 31 and November 1 at its brewery site in Okutama, Tokyo. The free event brings together six Japanese breweries, local food, and market vendors, offering a relaxed autumn destination for craft beer travelers, including fans of Tendo Brewery’s brewpub in Yamagata.
Hop BroVERTERE’s brewery in Okutama will host OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 on October 31 and November 1. Autumn air and craft beer—an instant win!
MugiWhat? A beer festival in Okutama? Drinking right on brewery grounds sounds like toasting where the beer was born!
Hop BroVERTERE joins Kyoto Brewing, Nara Brewing, TOTOPIA, West Coast Brewing, and ZAKKOKU KOUBOU—six Japanese breweries in all. It should be a great regional tasting tour.
MugiSix breweries! But what beers will they pour—IPAs, or those dark intimidating ones? Have the beer names and styles been announced?
Hop BroNot yet—the article says individual beers and styles are still unannounced. But each brewery handles hops and fermentation differently, so comparative tasting will be the fun part.
MugiFermentation design?! Beer has a blueprint? I only want to design the “yum!” part! So, what is fermentation design?
Hop BroSimply put, it means deciding how long and at what temperature yeast works, shaping aroma and texture. It’s basically a brewer’s flavor strategy meeting.
MugiWow! Then I want to savor that strategy with local food. Can we sit and drink at the venue?
Hop BroYes—there are about 200 seats, plus a free area for camp chairs and picnic sheets. You can relax amid the autumn scenery of Okutama, and a special shuttle is planned from Okutama Station.
MugiA delivery service means I will not have to roll home clutching cans and merch! And early arrivals get an exclusive festival tenugui too?
Hop BroThat’s right, for visitors arriving from 10:45 to 11:15. Entry is free, and the festival runs 11:00 to 17:00 both days. It shares the travel-and-taste spirit of places like Tendo Brewery (Ichiraku).
MugiBeer, local food, and scenery all in one trip—that is perfect. I seriously want to raise a glass in Okutama!
Craft beer in the Okutama autumn air
VERTERE will hold OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 over two days, October 31 and November 1, at its brewery site in Okutama, Tokyo. The venue will provide around 200 seats, along with a free area where visitors can use their own camping chairs or picnic sheets. The event is designed for enjoying beer, food, and the gradually deepening autumn colors of Okutama.
The participating breweries are VERTERE from Tokyo, Kyoto Brewing from Kyoto, Nara Brewing from Nara, TOTOPIA from Aichi, West Coast Brewing from Shizuoka, and ZAKKOKU KOUBOU from Saitama. The source article does not specify individual beer names or styles, but the six-brewery lineup should allow visitors to compare beers from distinct regions and brewing approaches. VERTERE Brewery & Bottle Shop will also sell original merchandise and canned beers from the guest breweries.
Visitors arriving between 10:45 and 11:15 a.m. will receive an OBF2026 hand towel with an event-exclusive design. A delivery service for purchased items and luggage will be available, and a special shuttle bus will operate from Okutama Station.
The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Doors open at 10:45 a.m.; the food last order is at 4:30 p.m., while beer service ends at 5 p.m. Admission is free.
Tendo Brewery (Ichiraku), a brewpub in Tendo, Yamagata, is another example of a beer destination where local travel and brewery culture meet. For craft beer fans who enjoy visiting brewpubs and taprooms, this Okutama event offers a chance to experience several regional breweries in one natural setting while exploring local food and scenery.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroVERTERE’s brewery in Okutama will host OKUTAMA BEER FEST 2026 on October 31 and November 1. Autumn air and craft beer—an instant win!
MugiWhat? A beer festival in Okutama? Drinking right on brewery grounds sounds like toasting where the beer was born!
Hop BroVERTERE joins Kyoto Brewing, Nara Brewing, TOTOPIA, West Coast Brewing, and ZAKKOKU KOUBOU—six Japanese breweries in all. It should be a great regional tasting tour.
MugiSix breweries! But what beers will they pour—IPAs, or those dark intimidating ones? Have the beer names and styles been announced?
Hop BroNot yet—the article says individual beers and styles are still unannounced. But each brewery handles hops and fermentation differently, so comparative tasting will be the fun part.
MugiFermentation design?! Beer has a blueprint? I only want to design the “yum!” part! So, what is fermentation design?
Hop BroSimply put, it means deciding how long and at what temperature yeast works, shaping aroma and texture. It’s basically a brewer’s flavor strategy meeting.
MugiWow! Then I want to savor that strategy with local food. Can we sit and drink at the venue?
Hop BroYes—there are about 200 seats, plus a free area for camp chairs and picnic sheets. You can relax amid the autumn scenery of Okutama, and a special shuttle is planned from Okutama Station.
MugiA delivery service means I will not have to roll home clutching cans and merch! And early arrivals get an exclusive festival tenugui too?
Hop BroThat’s right, for visitors arriving from 10:45 to 11:15. Entry is free, and the festival runs 11:00 to 17:00 both days. It shares the travel-and-taste spirit of places like Tendo Brewery (Ichiraku).
MugiBeer, local food, and scenery all in one trip—that is perfect. I seriously want to raise a glass in Okutama!
