Choshi Beer Launches TikTok Shop; Opening Commemorative LIVE at 7 p.m. on the 21st

The craft brewery "Choshi Beer" in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, has started selling on TikTok Shop. In an Instagram post, it announced that products can now be purchased directly from the TikTok app, and said it will hold an opening commemorative LIVE starting at 7 p.m. on the 21st.

During the live stream, it plans to sell an opening commemorative set at a special price. According to the post, it is inviting not only those who have supported the brewery until now, but also anyone who has been curious about it, to feel free to tune in. Going forward, it plans to increase video posts and LIVE streaming on TikTok as well.

Choshi Beer is a brand that has developed craft beer against the backdrop of Choshi's food culture and local character. On its official website, under the theme "Make everyday life Choshi-good!" it promotes product-making that connects with the local community. Its representative lineup also includes "Choshi Ale That Goes with Fish from Choshi" and "One for All SMaSH!", and its defining feature is a design that pairs well with local meals.

This launch of TikTok Shop can be seen as a move to connect Choshi Beer's worldview directly from the social media viewing experience to purchase. The post directs users to search for "Choshi Beer" and follow the account, showing an approach centered on creating new points of contact through live streaming.

The way craft beer is sold is expanding beyond e-commerce and brick-and-mortar shops to channels such as live streaming and short-form videos. Choshi Beer's TikTok Shop may serve as one example of how a local brewery can make use of that shift.