Daikanyama’s Bibibi. Introduces the Story Behind “Bibibibibraphone”
Daikanyama beer pub Bibibi. has collaborated with Butterfly Brewery in Kasugai, Aichi, to create “Bibibibibraphone,” a lemon gose. The beer’s unusual name combines Bibibi.’s identity with the brewery’s music-themed naming tradition.
Hop BroLet’s talk about Bibibibibraphone, a beer from Daikanyama’s beer pub Bibibi. with a name that already sounds musical.
MugiWhoa! Four bibi sounds in a row? I’d probably twist my tongue just trying to order it!
Hop BroIt’s a collaboration with Butterfly Brewery in Kasugai, Aichi—a lemon gose designed for summer drinking.
MugiWhat’s a gose? I get the lemon-infused beer part, but is it basically beer lemonade?
Hop BroA gose is a beer style known for gentle saltiness and tartness. Add lemon aroma, and it becomes bright and easygoing in hot weather.
MugiSalt in beer?! That sounds like a drinkable salted lemon—perfect after sweating in summer!
Hop BroAnd it was Butterfly Brewery’s first use of lemon. The project was planned around Bibibi.’s annual staff summer party.
MugiA custom brew for a summer party? That is serious summer dedication! Mine usually just involves fighting over the AC remote.
Hop BroButterfly Brewery often names beers after instruments, and its brewery even has an attached concert space—music and beer go hand in hand there.
MugiNice! They use names like guitar and flute too? A vibraphone is a shimmering-sounding instrument, so lemon feels like a great match!
Hop BroExactly. Bibibi. and vibraphone became one memorable name. It was brewed in Kasugai and poured at Daikanyama and Ikejiri-Ohashi Beer Man.
MugiMusic in the name, a collaborative story, and tangy salty lemon flavor—I want a toast now with Bibibibibraphone!
Daikanyama beer pub Bibibi. is serving “Bibibibibraphone,” an original beer brewed in collaboration with Butterfly Brewery in Kasugai, Aichi. The beer is a lemon gose, created for Bibibi.’s annual staff summer gathering.
A lemon gose for summer
The beer was designed to be light and highly drinkable during the warmer months. Gose, known for its tartness and gentle salinity, was chosen as a new challenge for Butterfly Brewery. Lemon—also a new ingredient for the brewery—was added to bring a bright citrus character to the beer.
The result combines refreshing acidity, a subtle salty note, and lemon flavor in a style that suits a summer visit to the pub.
The story behind the name
Butterfly Brewery is known for naming its beers after musical instruments, including guitar, flute, piccolo, and viola. The brewery also operates a concert space, reflecting its close connection between music and beer.
For this collaboration, the team wanted an instrument name that could connect naturally with Bibibi.’s name. They chose “vibraphone,” creating the memorable name “Bibibibibraphone” by combining “Bibibi.” and “vibraphone.”
The beer was brewed at Butterfly Brewery in Kasugai, with participation from Beer Man, a beer bar in Ikejiri-Ohashi. It was then released at both Bibibi. and Beer Man.
Enjoy the beer and its background
Bibibi. focuses on sharing not only the beer itself but also the stories of the brewers and breweries behind each pour. At this relaxed beer pub in Daikanyama, guests can enjoy the refreshing lemon gose while learning how its name and collaboration came together.
Bibibi. is located at 102 Castle Mansion, 13-8 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo. Check the venue’s official channels for current availability and opening hours.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLet’s talk about Bibibibibraphone, a beer from Daikanyama’s beer pub Bibibi. with a name that already sounds musical.
MugiWhoa! Four bibi sounds in a row? I’d probably twist my tongue just trying to order it!
Hop BroIt’s a collaboration with Butterfly Brewery in Kasugai, Aichi—a lemon gose designed for summer drinking.
MugiWhat’s a gose? I get the lemon-infused beer part, but is it basically beer lemonade?
Hop BroA gose is a beer style known for gentle saltiness and tartness. Add lemon aroma, and it becomes bright and easygoing in hot weather.
MugiSalt in beer?! That sounds like a drinkable salted lemon—perfect after sweating in summer!
Hop BroAnd it was Butterfly Brewery’s first use of lemon. The project was planned around Bibibi.’s annual staff summer party.
MugiA custom brew for a summer party? That is serious summer dedication! Mine usually just involves fighting over the AC remote.
Hop BroButterfly Brewery often names beers after instruments, and its brewery even has an attached concert space—music and beer go hand in hand there.
MugiNice! They use names like guitar and flute too? A vibraphone is a shimmering-sounding instrument, so lemon feels like a great match!
Hop BroExactly. Bibibi. and vibraphone became one memorable name. It was brewed in Kasugai and poured at Daikanyama and Ikejiri-Ohashi Beer Man.
MugiMusic in the name, a collaborative story, and tangy salty lemon flavor—I want a toast now with Bibibibibraphone!
