ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. in Shibuya to Host Himitsu and V plus Event, Debuting Aurora Sour
ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. in Shibuya will host an event with Himitsu and V plus on August 23. Himitsu will pour 10 beers and debut the event-brewed Aurora Sour, while V plus will serve Chichibu-ingredient bento boxes to pair with the beer lineup.
Hop BroThere’s an event at ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. in Shibuya on August 23, and the Himitsu x V plus lineup looks seriously strong. A bar that mixes Nordic beer culture with Japanese craft is already a good start, and then Himitsu brings ten beers plus a new release.
MugiWait, what? Aurora Sour debut means we get to try a brand-new beer before everyone else?
Hop BroExactly. Himitsu apparently brewed it in a rush just for this event, so it’s a preview release sour. Even better, Himitsu’s Yabuki is expected to be there, so people can hear directly from the brewer while drinking.
MugiHold on, when you say sour beer style, should I picture something as sharp as a pickled plum? Am I about to make a face after one sip?
Hop BroNot necessarily. In a lot of cases, sour beer is more about soft bright acidity than extreme sharpness. Think lemony or yogurt-like freshness, not a full-on acid punch to the face.
MugiThat sounds way fancier than I expected! And Himitsu alone is pouring a ten-beer lineup, which means I’d probably get lost just reading the tap list. A happy kind of lost, though.
Hop BroThe venue matters too. ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. is a 20-tap beer bar, known for serving beers from Oslo alongside Japanese craft. They’ve also got the La Cabina food truck on the terrace, which adds to the whole open-air vibe.
MugiAnd V plus is bringing a Chichibu ingredient bento, right? Since it’s bento style this time instead of the last popup format, it sounds super easy to snack and sip like a tiny picnic in Shibuya.
Hop BroThat pairing is the real hook. A fresh sour with food can open everything up, and the Nordic-meets-Chichibu pairing makes this event feel more thought-through than a typical tap takeover.
MugiThat’s it, I’m done for. Just reading this makes me hungry and thirsty. I already want to toast with Aurora Sour and immediately say, “Okay, one more round.”
Event Overview
ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. in Udagawacho, Shibuya, is set to host a special event on Sunday, August 23. Known as a place where Scandinavian and Japanese craft beer culture meet, the venue offers 20 taps and a relaxed, brewery-bar atmosphere. Its open terrace and food-truck setup also give the space a casual, easygoing feel.
The event will feature Himitsu and V plus. Himitsu will bring 10 beers, including the newly brewed Aurora Sour, which will be released ahead of schedule for this occasion. The post also notes that Mr. Yabuki, Himitsu's representative, will be there, making it a chance to enjoy the beers with the brewer's own perspective.
V plus will serve bento boxes made with ingredients from Chichibu. Unlike its previous pop-up appearance, this time it will be a bento-style offering, which should make it easy to enjoy alongside the beer lineup. With ØL's laid-back setting, the event looks like a good fit for drinkers who want to spend an afternoon in a beer-forward, picnic-like atmosphere.
ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. is known for pouring both beers from Oslo and Japanese craft selections. With Himitsu's new sour beer and V plus's food joining the mix, the event should be a notable stop for beer fans in Tokyo.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s an event at ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. in Shibuya on August 23, and the Himitsu x V plus lineup looks seriously strong. A bar that mixes Nordic beer culture with Japanese craft is already a good start, and then Himitsu brings ten beers plus a new release.
MugiWait, what? Aurora Sour debut means we get to try a brand-new beer before everyone else?
Hop BroExactly. Himitsu apparently brewed it in a rush just for this event, so it’s a preview release sour. Even better, Himitsu’s Yabuki is expected to be there, so people can hear directly from the brewer while drinking.
MugiHold on, when you say sour beer style, should I picture something as sharp as a pickled plum? Am I about to make a face after one sip?
Hop BroNot necessarily. In a lot of cases, sour beer is more about soft bright acidity than extreme sharpness. Think lemony or yogurt-like freshness, not a full-on acid punch to the face.
MugiThat sounds way fancier than I expected! And Himitsu alone is pouring a ten-beer lineup, which means I’d probably get lost just reading the tap list. A happy kind of lost, though.
Hop BroThe venue matters too. ØL by Oslo Brewing Co. is a 20-tap beer bar, known for serving beers from Oslo alongside Japanese craft. They’ve also got the La Cabina food truck on the terrace, which adds to the whole open-air vibe.
MugiAnd V plus is bringing a Chichibu ingredient bento, right? Since it’s bento style this time instead of the last popup format, it sounds super easy to snack and sip like a tiny picnic in Shibuya.
Hop BroThat pairing is the real hook. A fresh sour with food can open everything up, and the Nordic-meets-Chichibu pairing makes this event feel more thought-through than a typical tap takeover.
MugiThat’s it, I’m done for. Just reading this makes me hungry and thirsty. I already want to toast with Aurora Sour and immediately say, “Okay, one more round.”
