beer bar Cyblume Hosts an Open Air Brewing Tap Takeover on May 1 and 2
The beer pub beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya, will hold 'Open Air Tap Takeover!!!' on May 1 and 2. The lineup will include six draft taps and four kinds of cans, featuring the JBC 2026 award-winning 'hopful mind,' and the head brewer from Kobe is also expected to visit.
Hop BroThis is being held at beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya, and Open Air Brewing is coming in for a tap takeover on May 1 and 2. Beer lovers definitely won't want to miss this.
MugiWait, what's a tap takeover? Does it mean the shop's beers are all from that brewery?
Hop BroPretty much. This time there will be six draft taps plus four kinds of cans, so it'll be all about Open Air Brewing. On top of that, the head brewer from Kobe is scheduled to visit, which makes it exciting because you'll be able to talk with them directly.
MugiThat sounds so fun! If the head brewer is scheduled to visit from Kobe, that's the kind of event where you can even hear the behind-the-scenes stories about the beer.
Hop BroThe highlight is definitely 'hopful mind,' the beer that won at JBC 2026. Award-winning beers often have a very high level of aroma and balance, so it's the kind of one you want to drink first.
MugiJBC is a competition, right? But are award-winning beers really that impressive in taste?
Hop BroJBC is one of Japan's major competitions, and being recognized there is a pretty big honor. This time, 'cosmic tiger' is also one to watch. It takes the original Hazy Pale Ale 'cosmic cat' and evolves it into a Hazy IPA, giving it a much fuller hop presence.
MugiWow, even the name evolved! Hazy IPA means that cloudy, juicy style, right?
Hop BroExactly. It tends to look and smell richer, and the mouthfeel is often softer. What's interesting is that alongside beers like 'sansho gose' and 'minatoyama lager,' you'll get a wide spread of flavors, from acidity and spice to the crispness of lager.
MugiWhoa, from sansho to acidity to lager! With such a wide range of flavors, a tasting comparison would definitely be fun.
Hop BroAnd Cyblume has this atmosphere of craft beer and idol music, so you can relax and enjoy yourself in a comfortable space. Both the first-floor counter and the second-floor tables are easy to use, so it's perfect for stopping by after a live show.
MugiI definitely want to go! On May 1 and 2, I'm in the mood to soak up both music and beer. It won't feel like just having one drink before heading home - I'll want to drink from start to finish!
Spotlight on Open Air Brewing at Cyblume in Shibuya
At beer bar Cyblume (Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), an Open Air Tap Takeover will be held on May 1 and 2. The post also says that the head brewer will be visiting from Kobe on Friday the 1st, making it a setup where you can enjoy talking about beer directly.
The highlight this time is a lineup that includes the JBC 2026 award-winning 'hopful mind'. Six draft taps will be available, along with four kinds of cans, so you can enjoy a wide range of beers inside Cyblume. One recommended beer is 'cosmic tiger', the evolved version of the Hazy Pale Ale 'cosmic cat'. Upgraded into a Hazy IPA, it should deliver a strong hop presence.
Other draft beers expected to be on tap include 'sansho gose', 'southern winds', and 'minatoyama lager'. These are all beers that showcase Open Air Brewing's character, and you can expect a wide range of expressions, from acidity and spice to the crisp finish of a lager.
Cyblume is a standing bar centered on craft beer and idol music. The post also described the first-floor counter seats and the spacious second-floor table seats as a 'comfortable space.' In a Shibuya location that is easy to stop by after a live show, it is a place well suited to an event with beer as the star.
Event Information
- May 1, 5:00 PM-11:00 PM L.O.
- May 2, 1:00 PM-11:00 PM L.O.
These two days should offer a chance to enjoy Open Air Brewing's popular beers together with Cyblume's music-filled atmosphere.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThis is being held at beer bar Cyblume in Maruyamacho, Shibuya, and Open Air Brewing is coming in for a tap takeover on May 1 and 2. Beer lovers definitely won't want to miss this.
MugiWait, what's a tap takeover? Does it mean the shop's beers are all from that brewery?
Hop BroPretty much. This time there will be six draft taps plus four kinds of cans, so it'll be all about Open Air Brewing. On top of that, the head brewer from Kobe is scheduled to visit, which makes it exciting because you'll be able to talk with them directly.
MugiThat sounds so fun! If the head brewer is scheduled to visit from Kobe, that's the kind of event where you can even hear the behind-the-scenes stories about the beer.
Hop BroThe highlight is definitely 'hopful mind,' the beer that won at JBC 2026. Award-winning beers often have a very high level of aroma and balance, so it's the kind of one you want to drink first.
MugiJBC is a competition, right? But are award-winning beers really that impressive in taste?
Hop BroJBC is one of Japan's major competitions, and being recognized there is a pretty big honor. This time, 'cosmic tiger' is also one to watch. It takes the original Hazy Pale Ale 'cosmic cat' and evolves it into a Hazy IPA, giving it a much fuller hop presence.
MugiWow, even the name evolved! Hazy IPA means that cloudy, juicy style, right?
Hop BroExactly. It tends to look and smell richer, and the mouthfeel is often softer. What's interesting is that alongside beers like 'sansho gose' and 'minatoyama lager,' you'll get a wide spread of flavors, from acidity and spice to the crispness of lager.
MugiWhoa, from sansho to acidity to lager! With such a wide range of flavors, a tasting comparison would definitely be fun.
Hop BroAnd Cyblume has this atmosphere of craft beer and idol music, so you can relax and enjoy yourself in a comfortable space. Both the first-floor counter and the second-floor tables are easy to use, so it's perfect for stopping by after a live show.
MugiI definitely want to go! On May 1 and 2, I'm in the mood to soak up both music and beer. It won't feel like just having one drink before heading home - I'll want to drink from start to finish!
