Vertere Beer Cafe – Okutama

A 45 minute drive from base, Okutama is an easy day trip with some beautiful views of the Tama River.  While visiting there one weekend we stumbled upon a brewery called Vertere Beer Cafe.  It is tucked back on a small street across from the Okutama Train station.  We were able to parallel park on the street but there are also paid lots in town.  We took our 8 and 4 year old boys with us so it was child friendly during the day.  They had a variety of foods you could order along with a nice beer menu.  We tried the homemade pickles, chips & salsa and french fries but there were many other options on the menu.  We tried 4 out of their 5 beers and liked them all.  They did not have a tasting flight so we both ordered two glasses and sampled each others.  My husband liked the Cream and Red IPA while I enjoyed the Weizen and Golden.  We sat out back in their garden area for about an hour before going out to explore more of the area.  Its definitely a spot we will return to!

– Angela Vaillant, September 2017