A New Purchasing Experience with Craft Beer × JPYC! "TECH×BEER - Crypto Beer #04 Launch Event" Report

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the networking event "TECH×BEER - Crypto Beer #04 Launch event," hosted by KANPAIDAN Inc., was held at the craft beer bar "Bibibi." in Daikanyama, Tokyo.

Approximately 30 people from the tech, Web3, AI, and startup industries attended. The event marked the world premiere of "Crypto Beer #04," the fourth installment of a project that combines Web3 with craft beer, and featured a cashless payment experience utilizing the Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin, "JPYC." It was an unprecedented gathering where craft beer and cutting-edge technology intersected.

Event Highlights

On the day of the event, about 30 pre-registered guests visited "Bibibi." and showed great interest in the new purchasing experience using JPYC. Once everyone had purchased "Crypto Beer #04," a toast was led by "Bibibi." owner Naotake Hibiya, JPYC Inc. Representative Director Noritaka Okabe, and the event organizer, KANPAIDAN Inc. Representative Director Tokuma Kanna.

"Bibibi." Owner Naotake Hibiya "At 'Bibibi.', you can enjoy 10 taps of craft beer collected from microbreweries across Japan. I am also active in the IT sector and have been interested in JPYC for some time, so when I was approached about hosting this event at 'Bibibi.', I was happy to accept. Please enjoy yourselves today!"

JPYC Inc. Representative Director Noritaka Okabe "I am very happy that everyone is able to experience making payments with JPYC at a physical store. Today, if you use JPYC for payment, you can purchase the 'Crypto Beer #04' craft beer at a 2% discount from the regular price, so please take advantage of it. I hope that awareness of JPYC will continue to grow and that the number of stores where it can be used will increase. Thank you for being here today!"

JPYC is Japan's first Japanese yen stablecoin, issued since October 2025. It allows for easy transfers and payments via QR code with zero transaction fees. https://jpyc.co.jp/

KANPAIDAN Inc. Representative Director Tokuma Kanna "We have many people from IT, tech, and startups here today. 'A toast is a communication tool,' so please take the opportunity to talk to many different people. Also, 'Crypto Beer #04' has a delicious, fruity finish. I will also be introducing a song produced specifically for this occasion, and I would be happy if you listened to it. Please fully enjoy this world-first opportunity to purchase 'Crypto Beer' with JPYC, as well as the new 'Crypto Beer #04'."

With the sound of "Cheers!" and clinking glasses, the "TECH×BEER - Crypto Beer #04 Launch event" began. When the music video for "NEW ORDER!," an original song themed around the world of "Crypto Beer #04," was shown on the monitor, the participants cheered at its high quality and musicality. "NEW ORDER!" is a tie-up with mido, a vocalist from the music project "THE BINARY" that moves between the real and virtual worlds.

In addition to "Crypto Beer #04," the event allowed guests to enjoy other craft beers offered by "Bibibi." It was a night filled with energy, as participants working at the forefront of their industries—including engineers, creators, entrepreneurs, and investors—discussed technology trends and the future of business over beer.

Crypto Beer #04 "Crypto Beer #04" is the latest work in the "Crypto Beer" series produced by GRANDLINE BREWING (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture). It is a limited-edition brew characterized by a crispness that evokes innovation and a fruity aroma inspired by co-creation.

General sales began on the official e-commerce site at 10:00 PM on February 22, 2026. The series' familiar character, "Elu," appears on the label for the first time in a year, showing a new expression in a fresh illustration by artist Memenchi.

Beer Style: Modern West Coast IPA ABV: 7.0% Ingredients: Barley malt (manufactured in Germany), hops, carrageenan / contains carbon dioxide Hops: Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Mosaic, Columbus, Pahto

Operating Company KANPAIDAN Inc. — Cheers, for the best moments We aim to create more communication through toasts in the world and build a "toast ecosystem" that delivers discovery and excitement to everyone involved in a toast.

Company Name: KANPAIDAN Inc. Date of Establishment: February 9, 2024 Representative Director: Tokuma Kanna Director: Hayato Onishi Capital: 8,000,000 JPY Address: (Shibuya Office) 4F, 1-23-10 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041 Business Description: Brewery and liquor store support business, beer OEM support business, media and community management business

▶ KANPAIDAN Inc. Official Website https://kanpaidan.jp/