CIDER SHACK to Open Daily During Silver Week, Featuring a Fresh-Hop Cider from Son of the Smith
Shibuya beer pub CIDER SHACK has announced daily opening throughout Silver Week. The pub will open at 2 p.m. on public holidays, and a fresh-hop cider made with hops harvested with Son of the Smith has arrived at the venue.
Hop BroCIDER SHACK, the beer pub in Shibuya’s Higashi area, will be open every day during Silver Week. On holidays it opens at 2 p.m.—perfect for a daytime-drinking plan.
MugiWhat! Holiday opening at 2 p.m.? Even the afternoon sunshine is going to want a toast!
Hop BroThe real highlight is a fresh-hop cider made with hops harvested in late August at Son of the Smith in Nagano. CIDER SHACK staff even joined the harvest.
MugiNo way—hops in cider? So apples and hops are hanging out in the same glass?
Hop BroExactly. Hard cider is fermented apple alcohol, and freshly picked hops add just-harvested aroma over its fruitiness and lively acidity.
Mugi“Just-harvested aroma” sounds delightfully nerdy! What exactly makes fresh hops different?
Hop BroThey are used soon after picking, before drying and processing. They often feel green and vivid—like bringing the hop field itself into your glass.
MugiWow! I came for apples and somehow arrived in a hop field. My nose is now an aroma tour guide!
Hop BroA Harvest Party is also happening at Source Diner in Matsumoto, so CIDER SHACK offers a taste of harvest season in Shibuya for those who cannot make the trip.
MugiAnd weather could affect opening hours, right? Before heading out, I’ll check their Instagram—consider it my pre-drink ritual!
Hop BroPerfect. At CIDER SHACK, 1-27-9 Higashi, Shibuya, you can choose craft beer or cider. Let’s start with a seasonal pour.
MugiDeal! Let’s meet that apple tang and hop aroma in sunny Shibuya. I’m already ready to toast with fresh hops!
Daily service during Silver Week
CIDER SHACK, a beer pub in Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo, will be open every day during Silver Week. On public holidays, the pub will open at 2 p.m., making it possible to start a beer or cider session in the afternoon.
The announcement notes that opening hours may be adjusted depending on typhoon conditions. Visitors should check the pub’s official Instagram before heading out.
A seasonal fresh-hop cider
The post also introduces a cider made with fresh hops harvested during a late-August hop harvest involving Son of the Smith. The cider has now arrived at CIDER SHACK.
Fresh hops bring a distinctive seasonal aroma to the apple-based hard cider, offering a different perspective from beer while retaining the expressive character of hops. It should appeal to cider drinkers and beer fans interested in exploring new hop-driven flavors.
The post also mentions a Harvest Party at Source Diner in Matsumoto, while suggesting that guests who cannot attend can enjoy the cider at CIDER SHACK instead.
Located at 1-27-9 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, CIDER SHACK is a convenient stop for craft beer and cider around Shibuya and Ebisu. Its Silver Week schedule and seasonal fresh-hop cider make it worth considering for an afternoon visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCIDER SHACK, the beer pub in Shibuya’s Higashi area, will be open every day during Silver Week. On holidays it opens at 2 p.m.—perfect for a daytime-drinking plan.
MugiWhat! Holiday opening at 2 p.m.? Even the afternoon sunshine is going to want a toast!
Hop BroThe real highlight is a fresh-hop cider made with hops harvested in late August at Son of the Smith in Nagano. CIDER SHACK staff even joined the harvest.
MugiNo way—hops in cider? So apples and hops are hanging out in the same glass?
Hop BroExactly. Hard cider is fermented apple alcohol, and freshly picked hops add just-harvested aroma over its fruitiness and lively acidity.
Mugi“Just-harvested aroma” sounds delightfully nerdy! What exactly makes fresh hops different?
Hop BroThey are used soon after picking, before drying and processing. They often feel green and vivid—like bringing the hop field itself into your glass.
MugiWow! I came for apples and somehow arrived in a hop field. My nose is now an aroma tour guide!
Hop BroA Harvest Party is also happening at Source Diner in Matsumoto, so CIDER SHACK offers a taste of harvest season in Shibuya for those who cannot make the trip.
MugiAnd weather could affect opening hours, right? Before heading out, I’ll check their Instagram—consider it my pre-drink ritual!
Hop BroPerfect. At CIDER SHACK, 1-27-9 Higashi, Shibuya, you can choose craft beer or cider. Let’s start with a seasonal pour.
MugiDeal! Let’s meet that apple tang and hop aroma in sunny Shibuya. I’m already ready to toast with fresh hops!
