Bibibi. Introduces AGARIHAMA BREWERY: Two Okinawan Beers, Including GAJYUMARU IPA
The Daikanyama beer pub Bibibi. in Tokyo is introducing AGARIHAMA BREWERY as its featured brewery on tap. From this brewery born in Higashihama, Okinawa, pay attention to beers with a strong sense of place, such as GAJYUMARU IPA and AGARIHAMA IPA.
Hop BroWhat Bibibi. in Daikanyama is featuring is AGARIHAMA BREWERY, born in Higashihama, Okinawa. They only put breweries on tap after the owner has personally interviewed them, and that kind of commitment is great.
MugiWait, they only include places they've interviewed directly? That sounds like beer-world business card exchange, and it's kind of thrilling!
Hop BroAnd this time, GAJYUMARU IPA and AGARIHAMA IPA are the ones getting attention. Both have ingredients that feel distinctly Okinawan, so it seems like you could drink in the air of the place itself.
MugiHold on, what's a secondary ingredient? IPA already sounds complicated, and now there's something extra in it too!?
Hop BroSecondary ingredients are materials added in addition to malt and hops. GAJYUMARU IPA uses sugarcane, and AGARIHAMA IPA contains pineapple juice, so the aromas and sweetness come through in a very different way.
MugiOh, I get it! So Okinawa's character is packed right into the bottle. An IPA with pineapple in it just sounds like tropical breezes are blowing in!
Hop BroExactly. And AGARIHAMA BREWERY has five 500L tanks. With solid equipment, they can keep their core beers steady while also taking on all kinds of new brews.
MugiFive of them!? That sounds less like a factory and more like a secret beer base. And they're even trying a moringa pale ale, so they're really pushing it!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. They're positive about test brewing too. It's not just standard IPAs; they use ingredients like moringa, so you never quite know what kind of expression each batch will have.
MugiDrinking while hearing about Okinawa in Daikanyama gives every glass a story. I can't even tell whether I'm drinking beer or drinking a trip!
Hop BroExactly. Being able to taste the background of the place and the people is what makes Bibibi. feel like Bibibi., and beers like this make you want to sip them slowly.
MugiAll right, then today I want to do a tasting comparison! I'm seriously torn between GAJYUMARU IPA and AGARIHAMA IPA, and I don't know which one to start with!
Tasting an Okinawan Brewery in Daikanyama
Bibibi., a craft beer bar in Tokyo's Daikanyama specializing in domestic Japanese craft beer, is featuring AGARIHAMA BREWERY as its current brewery on tap. The shop is a standing bar that is easy to drop into alone, and its defining feature is that it values delivering beer together with the background of the people who make it.
The Brewery Introduced This Time
AGARIHAMA BREWERY was founded in August 2023 in Higashihama, along the eastern coast of Okinawa's main island. It was launched by YUKAZE Co., Ltd. with the aim of revitalizing Yonabaru Town, and it actively develops recipes that reflect Okinawa's character.
The article introduces GAJYUMARU IPA, made with sugarcane, and AGARIHAMA IPA, made with pineapple juice. It also touches on the brewery's equipment, which includes five 500L fermentation tanks. In addition, the brewery is working on test brewing a pale ale using moringa, showing an eagerness not only for standard beers but also for experimental brews.
What It Means to Drink at Bibibi.
Bibibi. has a strong commitment to only putting breweries on tap after the owner has personally interviewed them. This time as well, the connection was made after speaking with plant manager Tomonori Zukeran at the "OKINAWA Festival" held in Yoyogi Park, which made the story especially memorable.
At a relaxed counter in Daikanyama, you can learn about the new wave from Higashihama, Okinawa, through a glass. That kind of enjoyment is very much in the spirit of Bibibi. Beers like GAJYUMARU IPA, which uses secondary ingredients to great effect, and AGARIHAMA IPA, which uses pineapple, are the kind you want to drink while comparing their aromas and flavors.
Who This Beer Is For
- People who want to drink craft beer with a sense of origin and background
- People who like IPAs made with fruit or other secondary ingredients
- People looking for Japanese craft beer in Daikanyama
At Bibibi., you can enjoy not only the beer itself, but also the story of the place and the people from which that beer was born. The introduction of AGARIHAMA BREWERY perfectly embodies the shop's concept.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWhat Bibibi. in Daikanyama is featuring is AGARIHAMA BREWERY, born in Higashihama, Okinawa. They only put breweries on tap after the owner has personally interviewed them, and that kind of commitment is great.
MugiWait, they only include places they've interviewed directly? That sounds like beer-world business card exchange, and it's kind of thrilling!
Hop BroAnd this time, GAJYUMARU IPA and AGARIHAMA IPA are the ones getting attention. Both have ingredients that feel distinctly Okinawan, so it seems like you could drink in the air of the place itself.
MugiHold on, what's a secondary ingredient? IPA already sounds complicated, and now there's something extra in it too!?
Hop BroSecondary ingredients are materials added in addition to malt and hops. GAJYUMARU IPA uses sugarcane, and AGARIHAMA IPA contains pineapple juice, so the aromas and sweetness come through in a very different way.
MugiOh, I get it! So Okinawa's character is packed right into the bottle. An IPA with pineapple in it just sounds like tropical breezes are blowing in!
Hop BroExactly. And AGARIHAMA BREWERY has five 500L tanks. With solid equipment, they can keep their core beers steady while also taking on all kinds of new brews.
MugiFive of them!? That sounds less like a factory and more like a secret beer base. And they're even trying a moringa pale ale, so they're really pushing it!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. They're positive about test brewing too. It's not just standard IPAs; they use ingredients like moringa, so you never quite know what kind of expression each batch will have.
MugiDrinking while hearing about Okinawa in Daikanyama gives every glass a story. I can't even tell whether I'm drinking beer or drinking a trip!
Hop BroExactly. Being able to taste the background of the place and the people is what makes Bibibi. feel like Bibibi., and beers like this make you want to sip them slowly.
MugiAll right, then today I want to do a tasting comparison! I'm seriously torn between GAJYUMARU IPA and AGARIHAMA IPA, and I don't know which one to start with!
