NEIGHBOR Introduces 8 Taps Ahead of Local Beer Day on April 23
The beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Nakano Ward, has unveiled its tap lineup for April 23, Local Beer Day. A total of eight beers are on tap: Oni Densetsu, Hinterland, FLORA FERMENTATION x NUDE, NOMCRAFT BREWING, Ace Cider, DD4D Brewing, and Baird Beer, with house-made sausages also set to appear tomorrow.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill in Nogata is rolling out 8 taps all at once for Local Beer Day. For a spring tasting session, that is a pretty strong lineup.
MugiWhoa! Eight kinds at once? That sounds like the kind of place where the fun starts before you even choose!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is solid too. Oni Densetsu's "Ao Oni Pilsner," Hinterland's "Blueberry Wheat," and Oni Densetsu's "Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison" give them a nice range, from easy-drinking styles to more distinctive ones.
MugiWhat? Pilsner and saison and suddenly it all sounds complicated!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, pilsner is crisp and easy to drink, while saison has a slightly spicy character and a fun fermentation aroma. Add the fruit wheat "Blueberry Wheat," and the range of aromas gets really appealing.
MugiOhh! Just hearing "blueberry wheat" already makes me think it must be sweet and easy to drink!
Hop BroWhat pushes things further is FLORA FERMENTATION x NUDE's "Tayu." A porter with soba is interesting on its own, and NOMCRAFT's "Habano Noir" is an imperial brown ale at 10%, so it is pretty full-bodied.
Mugi10%? That is seriously intense, isn't it!? Today might not be a casual drinking day, but a day to settle in and take it slow!
Hop BroOf course, there are IPA options too. DD4D's "DD4D IPA" should have that crisp West Coast character, and Baird Beer's "Suruga Bay Imperial IPA" brings plenty of presence at 8.5%. On top of that, Ace Guava gives you a craft cider escape route depending on your mood, which is nice.
MugiWow, being able to choose based on your mood is amazing! Friends who do not usually like beer might be easier to invite if there is cider!
Hop BroThe food is just as well thought out. There is white liver mousse, yodare tuna, jerk chicken rice, and tuna arrabbiata, and tomorrow there will also be house-made sausages. Since they open at 5 p.m., it sounds perfect for stopping by after work.
MugiI completely want to go... It is unfair how much they have thought through the beer-and-food pairing. I have a feeling one drink will not be enough tonight!
Hop BroThey even have guidance for guests bringing dogs and notes about bicycle parking, so it feels like a properly run place. All right, this is definitely a night for a tasting flight.
MugiYeah, if I go, I am going hungry! I want to work my way through all eight spring taps one by one!
At NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano Ward, a tap guide for April 23, "Local Beer Day," has been posted. The announcement noted that the day was established by the Japan Craft Beer Association and introduced the lineup of eight draft beers, making it a perfect day for spring tasting comparisons.
Today's Tap Lineup
- Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu "Ao Oni Pilsner" (Pilsner, 5%)
- Hinterland "Blueberry Wheat" (Fruit Wheat, 5.4%)
- Noboribetsu Jibeer Oni Densetsu "Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison" (Saison, 5.5%)
- FLORA FERMENTATION x NUDE "Tayu" (Porter with Soba, 6%)
- NOMCRAFT BREWING "Habano Noir" (Imperial Brown Ale, 10%)
- Ace Cider "Ace Guava" (Guava Craft Cider, 5%)
- DD4D Brewing "DD4D IPA" (West Coast IPA, 7%)
- Baird Beer "Suruga Bay Imperial IPA" (Double IPA, 8.5%)
The lineup spans everything from pilsner, fruit wheat, saison, porter, brown ale, craft cider, and West Coast IPA to double IPA, offering a wide range from light and easy-drinking to fuller-bodied pours. Since the brewery names are also visible, it is easy to enjoy the selection by following different labels from the same makers.
The food menu includes white liver mousse, charcoal-grilled toast with Campari fig butter, yodare tuna carpaccio, jerk chicken rice, and tuna arrabbiata. House-made sausages are also scheduled to appear only tomorrow. The bar opens at 5 p.m., making it a good place to spend the evening pairing beer with food.
It was also noted that guests bringing dogs should bring a leash, diaper, and cage, and that bicycles cannot be parked in front of the shop, so visitors should keep that in mind when coming by.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill in Nogata is rolling out 8 taps all at once for Local Beer Day. For a spring tasting session, that is a pretty strong lineup.
MugiWhoa! Eight kinds at once? That sounds like the kind of place where the fun starts before you even choose!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is solid too. Oni Densetsu's "Ao Oni Pilsner," Hinterland's "Blueberry Wheat," and Oni Densetsu's "Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison" give them a nice range, from easy-drinking styles to more distinctive ones.
MugiWhat? Pilsner and saison and suddenly it all sounds complicated!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, pilsner is crisp and easy to drink, while saison has a slightly spicy character and a fun fermentation aroma. Add the fruit wheat "Blueberry Wheat," and the range of aromas gets really appealing.
MugiOhh! Just hearing "blueberry wheat" already makes me think it must be sweet and easy to drink!
Hop BroWhat pushes things further is FLORA FERMENTATION x NUDE's "Tayu." A porter with soba is interesting on its own, and NOMCRAFT's "Habano Noir" is an imperial brown ale at 10%, so it is pretty full-bodied.
Mugi10%? That is seriously intense, isn't it!? Today might not be a casual drinking day, but a day to settle in and take it slow!
Hop BroOf course, there are IPA options too. DD4D's "DD4D IPA" should have that crisp West Coast character, and Baird Beer's "Suruga Bay Imperial IPA" brings plenty of presence at 8.5%. On top of that, Ace Guava gives you a craft cider escape route depending on your mood, which is nice.
MugiWow, being able to choose based on your mood is amazing! Friends who do not usually like beer might be easier to invite if there is cider!
Hop BroThe food is just as well thought out. There is white liver mousse, yodare tuna, jerk chicken rice, and tuna arrabbiata, and tomorrow there will also be house-made sausages. Since they open at 5 p.m., it sounds perfect for stopping by after work.
MugiI completely want to go... It is unfair how much they have thought through the beer-and-food pairing. I have a feeling one drink will not be enough tonight!
Hop BroThey even have guidance for guests bringing dogs and notes about bicycle parking, so it feels like a properly run place. All right, this is definitely a night for a tasting flight.
MugiYeah, if I go, I am going hungry! I want to work my way through all eight spring taps one by one!
