Ikebukuro's vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR Marks Its 16th-Anniversary Event, Tapping Two Original Brews and Limited Kegs
At the beer pub "vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR" at Ikebukuro's East Exit, an event commemorating its 16th anniversary since relocation will be held from April 22 to April 26. In addition to two anniversary originals, special collaboration kegs and rare beers will all be on tap at once.
Hop BroThe 16th-anniversary event is starting in the basement at Ikebukuro's East Exit. vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is lining up the stars of the anniversary from April 22 to 26, and that is exciting.
MugiWait, there's a place like that underground? And it's already the 16th anniversary since relocation? It sounds like it's packed with memories from regulars!
Hop BroExactly. If you count from the old location, it's a 23-year history, so this is a real accumulation of years. The main attraction this time is the two anniversary originals with CYCAD BREWING, and they're the first ones you won't want to miss.
MugiWhat is that! "16" and "42" sound cool, but what kind of code are they?
Hop Bro"vivo!×CYCAD BREWING 16 (sixteen)" is an English golden ale, and "42 (forty two)" is a pale ale. The golden ale is crisp and easy to drink, while the pale ale has a nice balance of aroma and bitterness, so that's a good way to remember them.
MugiOhhh! Then what about "Shima Fukuro"? The name makes it sound like an owl is about to take flight!
Hop BroThat instinct is pretty much right. It's a hazy pale ale with Inkhorn Brewing, finished with a slightly adjusted recipe, so it should offer that cloudy, juicy character.
MugiWow, and there's even a Japan debut? That's the kind of thing that makes beer lovers gather all at once!
Hop BroExactly. On top of Vallejo Brewing's "Evil Trinity," it's a grand procession of limited kegs. From citrus-driven beers like "Arakanzaka Citrus Lager" and "Super Shonan Gold" to aged styles like "Bourbon Barrel Aged Shadowplay," the breadth is very much vivo!'s style.
MugiAnd the food is things like pizza with shirasu and sakura shrimp, or pork fillet seared with herb butter, right? My stomach is already waiting for beer!
Hop BroIf you do a tasting in a place with 20 taps, you'll want to chase down every IPA, lager, and saison too. This is definitely something you have to go to Ikebukuro for as a tasting festival.
Ikebukuro beer pub reaches a 16-year milestone
"vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR," located underground at Ikebukuro's East Exit, has reached its 16th anniversary since relocation. Counting from the opening of the former location, the shop has a long history spanning 23 years and has built its presence as a beer pub beloved by craft beer fans. This commemorative event will be held over five days from April 22 to April 26.
Spotlight on anniversary originals and special taps
The highlights this time are two original beers prepared for the anniversary. "vivo!×CYCAD BREWING 16 (sixteen)," a collaboration with CYCAD BREWING, is an English golden ale, while "vivo!×CYCAD BREWING 42 (forty two)" is lined up as a pale ale. In addition, "vivo!×Inkhorn Brewing Shima Fukuro," a hazy pale ale finished with a slightly adjusted recipe in collaboration with Inkhorn Brewing, is the kind of pint that suits an anniversary occasion.
A broad range of pints to drink here
Among the event kegs is Vallejo Brewing's "Evil Trinity," which will make its Japan debut via AQ Bevolution. Also on offer are anniversary-worthy special labels such as Kanpai! Brewing's "Arakanzaka Citrus Lager," Sankt Gallen's "Super Shonan Gold," Daisen G Beer's "Grand Saison 2015," and Bakusokokobo Microbrewery's "NaRa Goldenberyl."
Looking at the overall lineup, there is Ushitora Brewery's "Miyashita Park IPA," Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA," Yatsugatake Beer Touchdown's "Rock Dry Hopped Weizen," Minoh Beer's "BATON 007" and "Session Black IPA," Isekadoya Beer's "Bourbon Barrel Aged Shadowplay," draught Guinness from St. James's Gate, and Kirin Beer's Heartland. With IPA, lager, saison, stout, and fruit-forward styles all represented, the range for side-by-side tasting is very much in keeping with this place.
Plenty of food to pair with the beer
The food includes dishes that naturally keep the beer flowing, such as a white balsamic marinade with zucchini and snap peas, potato salad with tuna and edamame, pizza with shirasu and sakura shrimp, and pork fillet seared with herb butter. In a venue boasting 20 taps, the lineup seems well suited for taking your time to explore the anniversary limited kegs.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe 16th-anniversary event is starting in the basement at Ikebukuro's East Exit. vivo! BEER＋DININGBAR is lining up the stars of the anniversary from April 22 to 26, and that is exciting.
MugiWait, there's a place like that underground? And it's already the 16th anniversary since relocation? It sounds like it's packed with memories from regulars!
Hop BroExactly. If you count from the old location, it's a 23-year history, so this is a real accumulation of years. The main attraction this time is the two anniversary originals with CYCAD BREWING, and they're the first ones you won't want to miss.
MugiWhat is that! "16" and "42" sound cool, but what kind of code are they?
Hop Bro"vivo!×CYCAD BREWING 16 (sixteen)" is an English golden ale, and "42 (forty two)" is a pale ale. The golden ale is crisp and easy to drink, while the pale ale has a nice balance of aroma and bitterness, so that's a good way to remember them.
MugiOhhh! Then what about "Shima Fukuro"? The name makes it sound like an owl is about to take flight!
Hop BroThat instinct is pretty much right. It's a hazy pale ale with Inkhorn Brewing, finished with a slightly adjusted recipe, so it should offer that cloudy, juicy character.
MugiWow, and there's even a Japan debut? That's the kind of thing that makes beer lovers gather all at once!
Hop BroExactly. On top of Vallejo Brewing's "Evil Trinity," it's a grand procession of limited kegs. From citrus-driven beers like "Arakanzaka Citrus Lager" and "Super Shonan Gold" to aged styles like "Bourbon Barrel Aged Shadowplay," the breadth is very much vivo!'s style.
MugiAnd the food is things like pizza with shirasu and sakura shrimp, or pork fillet seared with herb butter, right? My stomach is already waiting for beer!
Hop BroIf you do a tasting in a place with 20 taps, you'll want to chase down every IPA, lager, and saison too. This is definitely something you have to go to Ikebukuro for as a tasting festival.
