Daikanyama’s Bibibi. Features Osaka Brewery BAK on Tap
Daikanyama craft beer bar Bibibi. is featuring BAK, a small brewery from Osaka, as part of its ongoing tap-on brewery series. Its playful beers include a chocolate-mint-inspired ale and a strawberry beer expressing the bitterness of first love.
Hop BroDaikanyama’s beer pub Bibibi. is hosting a BAK tap takeover right now. Their beers are wonderfully free-spirited.
MugiWhat?! I heard there’s a chocolate-mint beer—is it really beer?
Hop BroAbsolutely. BAK’s “13” is designed to recall chocolate mint ice cream, and it really sparks your curiosity.
MugiNo way! One sip and I’ll feel like I’m at an ice-cream shop!
Hop BroBAK began in 2018 and took its current name in 2020. It stands for Brewing and Kindling—making beer that ignites people’s curiosity.
MugiKindling? Suddenly this is English class! What does igniting curiosity mean, exactly?
Hop BroSimply, it means making you say, “A beer like that exists?!” BAK brews beyond convention to create a spark of excitement.
MugiWow! And “Bitter Strawberry” sounds intriguing too. A bitter strawberry first love? That’s some seriously bittersweet青春!
Hop BroThat’s very BAK. “Bitter Strawberry” uses strawberry flavor to evoke a bittersweet first love—not just sweetness, but a lingering romantic edge.
MugiI don’t have a first-love memory, but maybe I can make one over a pint! At Bibibi., we can enjoy the brewers’ stories too, right?
Hop BroExactly. The owner introduces breweries they’ve visited, and the cozy standing bar is on Castle Mansion’s first floor. It’s easy to visit solo, too.
MugiThen let’s go drink chocolate mint and first love in Daikanyama! I want BAK’s free-spirited brews now!
Hop BroDone. Great beers make great conversation. Let’s raise a glass at Bibibi. tonight!
Discovering BAK from Osaka
Daikanyama beer pub Bibibi. introduces breweries from across Japan through the stories of the brewers its owner has visited. The latest feature is BAK, a microbrewery based in Osaka.
BAK began brewing in 2018 under the name DEPAAS DINER & BREW and adopted its current name in 2020. Founder and owner-brewer Yuji Kawamoto previously worked in advertising sales before entering the food and beverage business and eventually turning his attention to craft beer.
The name BAK comes from “Brewing and Kindling,” reflecting the brewery’s aim of making beers that spark curiosity. Its inventive lineup includes “13,” inspired by chocolate mint ice cream, and “Nigori Ichigo,” a strawberry beer designed to evoke the bittersweetness of first love.
BAK’s beers are distinctive not only in concept but also in flavor, earning the brewery a devoted following and a strong presence in the Kansai region. At Bibibi., guests can enjoy the beers while learning about the ideas and people behind them.
Located in Daikanyama, Bibibi. is an approachable standing bar where solo visitors are welcome. Stop by to explore BAK’s unconventional brewing style and enjoy a beer with a story behind it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroDaikanyama’s beer pub Bibibi. is hosting a BAK tap takeover right now. Their beers are wonderfully free-spirited.
MugiWhat?! I heard there’s a chocolate-mint beer—is it really beer?
Hop BroAbsolutely. BAK’s “13” is designed to recall chocolate mint ice cream, and it really sparks your curiosity.
MugiNo way! One sip and I’ll feel like I’m at an ice-cream shop!
Hop BroBAK began in 2018 and took its current name in 2020. It stands for Brewing and Kindling—making beer that ignites people’s curiosity.
MugiKindling? Suddenly this is English class! What does igniting curiosity mean, exactly?
Hop BroSimply, it means making you say, “A beer like that exists?!” BAK brews beyond convention to create a spark of excitement.
MugiWow! And “Bitter Strawberry” sounds intriguing too. A bitter strawberry first love? That’s some seriously bittersweet青春!
Hop BroThat’s very BAK. “Bitter Strawberry” uses strawberry flavor to evoke a bittersweet first love—not just sweetness, but a lingering romantic edge.
MugiI don’t have a first-love memory, but maybe I can make one over a pint! At Bibibi., we can enjoy the brewers’ stories too, right?
Hop BroExactly. The owner introduces breweries they’ve visited, and the cozy standing bar is on Castle Mansion’s first floor. It’s easy to visit solo, too.
MugiThen let’s go drink chocolate mint and first love in Daikanyama! I want BAK’s free-spirited brews now!
Hop BroDone. Great beers make great conversation. Let’s raise a glass at Bibibi. tonight!
