VERTERE × Magpie Brewing's "Vespa" and Nara Brewing's "Typhina" Arrive at NAMACHA Stand Kitaikebukuro
Two guest canned beers have arrived at the brewpub "NAMACHA Stand Kitaikebukuro" in Kitaikebukuro. The lineup includes "Vespa," a sour ale collaboration between VERTERE and Magpie Brewing, and "Typhina," a modern pilsner and their first collaboration with Nara Brewing.
Hop BroTwo guest cans just arrived at NAMACHA Stand in Kitaikebukuro. This time it's Vespa from VERTERE × Magpie Brewing and Typhina, their first collaboration with Nara Brewing. That's a pretty hot lineup, right?
MugiWhoa, two collabs in a row! And one of them is from Jeju Island in South Korea, which somehow makes it feel like a little trip.
Hop BroExactly. Vespa is a collaborative sour ale, so it's a beer built around acidity. It's the kind of one you want to compare side by side to see how VERTERE's outline and Magpie Brewing's character blend together.
MugiA sour ale... you mean a sour beer? That sounds a little intimidating, but now I'm curious!
Hop BroPretty much, yes. It often finishes with a bright, sharp drinking feel, with acidity coming from things like lactic acid.
MugiI see, so then Typhina sounds like the opposite? A modern pilsner gives me a clean, crisp image.
Hop BroExactly. The appeal of Typhina is its crisp, sharp design, making it a great choice for people who want to enjoy the light, snappy character of a pilsner. And the fact that it's their first collaboration with Nara Brewing is especially exciting.
MugiWhen I hear it's a first collaboration, it feels extra special. I like being able to follow new arrivals like this in Kitaikebukuro; it feels a little insider-ish!
Hop BroAnd since this place is both a brewpub and bottle shop, you can drink it there on the spot or take it home. Pair it with some smoked snacks, and it's hard to stop.
MugiWhoa, having smoked snacks too is almost unfair! Getting surprised by the acidity in Vespa, then smoothing things out with Typhina sounds like the perfect flow, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. It's the kind of day that makes you want to hop from one new arrival to the next in Kitaikebukuro, and end with the two of us raising a glass together.
MugiAgreed! I want to try Vespa first, but Typhina sounds great too, so in the end I'd end up wanting both.
Two guest canned beers have arrived at the brewpub "NAMACHA Stand Kitaikebukuro" in Kitaikebukuro. This time, the lineup has been expanded with "Vespa," a collaborative sour ale by VERTERE from Okutama and Magpie Brewing from Jeju Island, South Korea, as well as "Typhina," a modern pilsner and the first collaboration with Nara Brewing.
Beers Arriving
- Vespa
A collaborative sour ale by VERTERE × Magpie Brewing. With acidity at its core, it is the kind of beer that makes you want to see how the character of both breweries comes together.
- Typhina
A modern pilsner and the first collaboration with Nara Brewing. It is a good fit for people who want to enjoy a crisp, clean drinking profile and the refreshing finish typical of a pilsner.
NAMACHA Stand Kitaikebukuro is a hybrid shop that combines a brewpub, bottle shop, and smoked snack offerings. Not only can you enjoy freshly brewed beer on the spot, but you can also choose cans and bottles to take home. Its small, beer-bar-like atmosphere makes it fun to keep up with new arrivals, so there is a real pleasure in checking the movement of guest beers. The fact that you can pair the beer with smoked appetizers is another thing that makes this place special.
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Hop BroTwo guest cans just arrived at NAMACHA Stand in Kitaikebukuro. This time it's Vespa from VERTERE × Magpie Brewing and Typhina, their first collaboration with Nara Brewing. That's a pretty hot lineup, right?
MugiWhoa, two collabs in a row! And one of them is from Jeju Island in South Korea, which somehow makes it feel like a little trip.
Hop BroExactly. Vespa is a collaborative sour ale, so it's a beer built around acidity. It's the kind of one you want to compare side by side to see how VERTERE's outline and Magpie Brewing's character blend together.
MugiA sour ale... you mean a sour beer? That sounds a little intimidating, but now I'm curious!
Hop BroPretty much, yes. It often finishes with a bright, sharp drinking feel, with acidity coming from things like lactic acid.
MugiI see, so then Typhina sounds like the opposite? A modern pilsner gives me a clean, crisp image.
Hop BroExactly. The appeal of Typhina is its crisp, sharp design, making it a great choice for people who want to enjoy the light, snappy character of a pilsner. And the fact that it's their first collaboration with Nara Brewing is especially exciting.
MugiWhen I hear it's a first collaboration, it feels extra special. I like being able to follow new arrivals like this in Kitaikebukuro; it feels a little insider-ish!
Hop BroAnd since this place is both a brewpub and bottle shop, you can drink it there on the spot or take it home. Pair it with some smoked snacks, and it's hard to stop.
MugiWhoa, having smoked snacks too is almost unfair! Getting surprised by the acidity in Vespa, then smoothing things out with Typhina sounds like the perfect flow, doesn't it?
Hop BroExactly. It's the kind of day that makes you want to hop from one new arrival to the next in Kitaikebukuro, and end with the two of us raising a glass together.
MugiAgreed! I want to try Vespa first, but Typhina sounds great too, so in the end I'd end up wanting both.
