Bibibi. in Daikanyama to Unveil New Beer on May 22 and 23, Brewed at Shimokawa Mori Brewery
The Daikanyama beer pub "Bibibi." will hold a launch event for a new beer brewed at "Shimokawa Mori Brewery" in Shimokawa, Hokkaido, on May 22 and 23. The May 22 event is reservation-only for 20 people, while the May 23 event is open to walk-ins.
Hop BroThe Daikanyama beer pub’s new Bibibi. project is seriously exciting. They’re holding a launch event for a new beer brewed at Shimokawa Mori Brewery in Shimokawa, Hokkaido, on May 22 and 23.
MugiWhat, you can drink Hokkaido’s atmosphere in Daikanyama!? Even the name Shimokawa Mori Brewery already smells like the forest!
Hop BroThat’s the best part. This one incorporates fir and birch sap, so the beer really feels like it carries the story of the land inside it.
MugiSap? What even is that! You mean the stuff you collect from trees, right? Tree sap in beer is kind of too forest-y, isn’t it?
Hop BroExactly. Basically, it adds an impression of aroma and sweetness through the ingredients. The style is undisclosed this time, but what’s interesting is less the flavor direction and more why these ingredients were chosen.
MugiOh wow! Beer isn’t just something you drink for the taste, but for the background too. When there’s a story behind the maker, one glass suddenly feels a lot heavier!
Hop BroAnd on the 22nd, it’s reservation-only for 20 people, so you can hear the brewer’s own story live. They’re planning to connect with Hokkaido on a monitor and talk about the links to Shimokawa and Bifuka too.
MugiYou mean they’ll be drinking while livestreaming from Hokkaido!? That’s basically a remote beer toast! It’s going to be intense even through a screen!
Hop BroThey’re even trying a pay-what-you-feel pricing experiment for the participation fee. It’s a collaboration with a Keio University seminar, so the whole event is pretty bold.
MugiWow, and it’s nice that the 23rd is open without reservations. The moment I heard a toast at 6 p.m., my stomach went straight into beer mode!
Hop BroBeing close to Daikanyama Station and easy to enter alone is a big plus too. A glass that lets you taste the stories of the land and the people too is exactly the kind of place that makes you want to linger and drink slowly.
MugiHonestly, after reading this I can’t help it! I want to go drink right now and raise a glass of that new beer with a forest scent!
New Beer Unveiled in Daikanyama
Craft beer bar "Bibibi." will hold a two-day event on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 to unveil a new beer brewed at "Shimokawa Mori Brewery" in Shimokawa, Hokkaido. At this homey beer pub in Daikanyama, the project reflects the shop’s commitment to letting guests enjoy beer together with the story behind the people who make it.
This beer project was launched to mark a milestone: the 50th birthday of co-owner Hibiya. Brew day was carried out while visiting the site in person, and the beer is being presented as one that also incorporates fir and birch sap. Brewing was handled by Takashi Nakamura of Shimokawa Mori Brewery, with supervision from Katsuhisa Takahashi, formerly of Bifuka Shirakaba Brewery, who has collaborated on many projects with the team before.
May 22 Is Reservation-Only, May 23 Is Casual
Friday, May 22 is a reservation-only event limited to 20 guests. While tasting the finished beer, guests can hear directly from the brewer about why this beer was made, how the ingredients were chosen, what happened behind the brewing process, and how it connects to Shimokawa and Bifuka. A brewer interview via a large monitor in the shop connected to Hokkaido is also planned, making this a very in-depth session.
In addition, in collaboration with the Keio University Faculty of Economics, Keiichi Kawai Laboratory, the event will also try a system in which the participation fee is set according to the participant’s own intention.
The following day, Saturday, May 23, requires no reservation. Guests can toast at 6 p.m. and enjoy the new beer in a relaxed setting until around 8 p.m. "Bibibi.", located just a short walk from Daikanyama Station, is easy to enter even alone, and is a place for people who want to savor not only the taste of the beer but also the stories of the land and the people behind it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Daikanyama beer pub’s new Bibibi. project is seriously exciting. They’re holding a launch event for a new beer brewed at Shimokawa Mori Brewery in Shimokawa, Hokkaido, on May 22 and 23.
MugiWhat, you can drink Hokkaido’s atmosphere in Daikanyama!? Even the name Shimokawa Mori Brewery already smells like the forest!
Hop BroThat’s the best part. This one incorporates fir and birch sap, so the beer really feels like it carries the story of the land inside it.
MugiSap? What even is that! You mean the stuff you collect from trees, right? Tree sap in beer is kind of too forest-y, isn’t it?
Hop BroExactly. Basically, it adds an impression of aroma and sweetness through the ingredients. The style is undisclosed this time, but what’s interesting is less the flavor direction and more why these ingredients were chosen.
MugiOh wow! Beer isn’t just something you drink for the taste, but for the background too. When there’s a story behind the maker, one glass suddenly feels a lot heavier!
Hop BroAnd on the 22nd, it’s reservation-only for 20 people, so you can hear the brewer’s own story live. They’re planning to connect with Hokkaido on a monitor and talk about the links to Shimokawa and Bifuka too.
MugiYou mean they’ll be drinking while livestreaming from Hokkaido!? That’s basically a remote beer toast! It’s going to be intense even through a screen!
Hop BroThey’re even trying a pay-what-you-feel pricing experiment for the participation fee. It’s a collaboration with a Keio University seminar, so the whole event is pretty bold.
MugiWow, and it’s nice that the 23rd is open without reservations. The moment I heard a toast at 6 p.m., my stomach went straight into beer mode!
Hop BroBeing close to Daikanyama Station and easy to enter alone is a big plus too. A glass that lets you taste the stories of the land and the people too is exactly the kind of place that makes you want to linger and drink slowly.
MugiHonestly, after reading this I can’t help it! I want to go drink right now and raise a glass of that new beer with a forest scent!
