At beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, Open Air's guest beer 'hop viking' was introduced. Cyblume is a beer pub that bills itself as a "standing bar for craft beer and idol music," and its appeal lies in being easy to use: no cover charge, a terrace, and an attached bottle shop. The roughly 30-person space is equipped with a 100-inch projector and high-quality sound, making it easy to stop by before or after a live show or on the way home from work.

'hop viking' is a Hazy IPA introduced by Open Air as 'a beer related to Norway.' The concept is a forceful, hop-forward drink like a Nordic Viking. Brewed with Kveik yeast native to Norway, it is designed to offer a juicy drinking experience and tropical hop aroma. As its name suggests, it's a style suited to people looking for beer that puts hop aroma front and center, while still offering the soft mouthfeel typical of a hazy beer.

Cyblume is a street-level shop in Maruyamacho, close to Shibuya Station, and it opens in the late afternoon on weekdays and from midday on weekends and holidays. Since it values music and a comfortable atmosphere while keeping beer at the center, it seems like a good fit for people who want to enjoy drinking while following the rotation of guest beers. This 'hop viking' is one to keep in mind when you want to enjoy an aromatic IPA in a relaxed space.