Daikanyama’s Bibibi. Serves Beers from Akita Brewing Company
Daikanyama craft beer pub Bibibi. is introducing beers from Akita Brewing Company in Daisen, Akita. Founded by a Seattle-born brewer and his wife, the brewery offers hop-forward ales ranging from an easy-drinking blonde ale to IPA and porter styles.
Hop BroDaikanyama’s Bibibi. is pouring a diverse lineup from Akita by Akita Brewing Company—this is worth a toast!
MugiWhat? Akita beer in Daikanyama? It sounds like a trip from Omagari without leaving Tokyo!
Hop BroThe brewery is near JR Omagari Station. Jason Pollard and Ryoko Morita run it together, bringing Seattle-style hop know-how to Daisen, Akita.
MugiSeattle-style sounds intense! Does hop-forward beer mean it is so bitter my face turns into a pickle?
Hop BroThat is the fun part: hops add more than bitterness—they can bring citrus and floral aromas. Think of it as an ale with vivid aroma.
MugiOoh! Then beginners should start with a toast with Heba Ale. At 4% ABV, I might manage just fine!
Hop BroExactly. Heba Ale is an easy-drinking blonde ale. Then there is Seseragi Summer Ale, made as a one-malt, one-hop SMaSH beer.
MugiWhat is that? Does SMaSH mean you drink it with enough force to break the glass? Explain what SMaSH really means immediately!
Hop BroNo shattered glasses! It means Single Malt and Single Hop, so each ingredient stands out clearly in the pale ale.
MugiGot it! And is “5.8% Dokidoki” named for a racing heart? An unplanned hop addition sounds like brewery chaos!
Hop BroIt seems to be a happy accident turned pale ale. There is also peach-leaning Momomo Hazy IPA and a chocolate-like amber ale called Anchors Team.
MugiFrom a light opener to fragrant IPA, then the roasted porter Mugi no Yodare… the tasting route is complete! I need to visit before my own drool starts!
Hop BroBibibi. is a three-minute walk from Daikanyama Station. Check the current taps and taste Akita meets Seattle in a glass—I am thirsty already!
MugiMe too! Let’s begin with Heba Ale, say cheers, and go get a beer now!
Seattle inspiration in Daisen, Akita
Akita Brewing Company is a brewpub located near JR Omagari Station in Daisen, Akita. It is run by married couple Jason Pollard and Ryoko Morita. After moving from Seattle to Daisen in 2019, Jason took charge of brewing while Ryoko handles sales and business operations.
The brewery draws on Seattle’s craft beer culture, focusing on approachable ales that showcase hop aroma and bitterness. Its beers combine a West Coast sensibility with the character of Akita, where the couple now lives and brews.
A varied lineup of ales, IPA and porter
The flagship Heba Ale is a 4% blonde ale named after the Akita dialect word “heba,” meaning “see you.” It is designed as an easy-drinking beer for everyday occasions.
Seseragi Summer Ale is a refreshing pale ale with bright citrus notes. Brewed in a SMaSH format using one malt and one hop variety, it offers a clean, lively profile. Daydream Session IPA brings hop character in a lighter, highly drinkable format.
The lineup also includes 5.8% Doki Doki, a pale ale born from an unexpected hop addition; Momomo Hazy IPA; Anchors Team, an amber ale with a malty, chocolate-like toastiness; and Mugi no Yodare, a porter with a deeper roasted character.
A taste of Akita in Daikanyama
Bibibi. is a craft beer pub built around the idea that knowing a brewer’s story makes the beer more enjoyable. Located three minutes from Daikanyama Station, the bar presents beers from breweries across Japan from its tap-focused counter.
This collaboration gives Tokyo drinkers a chance to explore beers brewed in Omagari, Akita. Start with the light and approachable Heba Ale, then compare it with the hop-driven IPA or the richer porter. Availability may vary, so check the current tap list at the bar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDaikanyama’s Bibibi. is pouring a diverse lineup from Akita by Akita Brewing Company—this is worth a toast!
MugiWhat? Akita beer in Daikanyama? It sounds like a trip from Omagari without leaving Tokyo!
Hop BroThe brewery is near JR Omagari Station. Jason Pollard and Ryoko Morita run it together, bringing Seattle-style hop know-how to Daisen, Akita.
MugiSeattle-style sounds intense! Does hop-forward beer mean it is so bitter my face turns into a pickle?
Hop BroThat is the fun part: hops add more than bitterness—they can bring citrus and floral aromas. Think of it as an ale with vivid aroma.
MugiOoh! Then beginners should start with a toast with Heba Ale. At 4% ABV, I might manage just fine!
Hop BroExactly. Heba Ale is an easy-drinking blonde ale. Then there is Seseragi Summer Ale, made as a one-malt, one-hop SMaSH beer.
MugiWhat is that? Does SMaSH mean you drink it with enough force to break the glass? Explain what SMaSH really means immediately!
Hop BroNo shattered glasses! It means Single Malt and Single Hop, so each ingredient stands out clearly in the pale ale.
MugiGot it! And is “5.8% Dokidoki” named for a racing heart? An unplanned hop addition sounds like brewery chaos!
Hop BroIt seems to be a happy accident turned pale ale. There is also peach-leaning Momomo Hazy IPA and a chocolate-like amber ale called Anchors Team.
MugiFrom a light opener to fragrant IPA, then the roasted porter Mugi no Yodare… the tasting route is complete! I need to visit before my own drool starts!
Hop BroBibibi. is a three-minute walk from Daikanyama Station. Check the current taps and taste Akita meets Seattle in a glass—I am thirsty already!
MugiMe too! Let’s begin with Heba Ale, say cheers, and go get a beer now!
