NEIGHBOR in Nogata Taps Himitsu Beer’s Soba Ale and Eight Drafts
NEIGHBOR, a craft beer pub in Nogata, Tokyo, has tapped Himitsu Beer’s “VS / Soba Ale,” a farmhouse beer created for SUBA’s second anniversary. The current lineup spans pilsner, cider, dark mild, IPA and more.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, has just tapped Himitsu Beer’s VS / Soba Ale.
MugiWait, beer with soba? Does this soba beer taste like noodle broth?
Hop BroNot like drinking soup! It is a second-anniversary beer for SUBA in Shibuya, inspired by its Sudachi, Fig, and Soba dish.
MugiSudachi, figs, and soba? That is a flavor traffic jam—in the best possible way!
Hop BroThat is the fun of it. Fig, berry, and peach-like aromas meet sudachi citrus, then dashi and soba flavors come through in this farmhouse beer.
MugiWhat even is a farmhouse beer? Is it brewed by someone wearing mandatory farm boots?
Hop BroBoots are optional! The style traces back to farmhouse brewing and often has expressive yeast character and gentle tartness—a highly flexible beer style.
MugiWow! At 6.5% ABV, I want to savor it with food. And it is on draft at limited locations? Now I want to sprint there!
Hop BroThere are eight taps at NEIGHBOR, including Ushitorа Brewery’s #996 Bohemian Pilsner and two hard ciders.
MugiPlus IPA and Dark Mild, right? It sounds perfect for a group tasting with a wide-ranging tap lineup.
Hop BroExactly. I would pair VS with fig salami or bonito carpaccio with plum-soy gelée. It is built for food-friendly pairing.
MugiLet’s head to NEIGHBOR in Nogata! I want to solve the soba-beer mystery and toast with all eight taps!
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano, Tokyo, has added Himitsu Beer’s “VS / Soba Ale” to its taps. The beer commemorates the second anniversary of SUBA, a popular Shibuya restaurant, and was inspired by SUBA’s sudachi, fig and soba dish.
The 6.5% farmhouse beer combines aromas reminiscent of fig, berries and peach with refreshing sudachi citrus. Savory dashi notes and a distinct soba character follow, making it an unusual beer designed to pair well with food. NEIGHBOR notes that draft availability is limited, making this a noteworthy pour for fans of experimental farmhouse ales.
The tap list also features Ushitora Brewery’s “#996 Bohemian Pilsner” at 5%; Green Neighbors Hard Cider’s “CLEAR YELLOW” and “CLEAR RED” Modern Ciders at 7%; NUDE BEER’s “KOUN / Fruits Ale w/ Spices” at 5%; Bighand Bros.Beer’s “Chiastolite / Dark Mild” at 3.3%; NOMCRAFT BREWING’s “Dandy Crocodile / American IPA” at 7%; and NORTHERN BREW’s “ABIRA OATS HAZY / Hazy IPA” at 6%.
The range covers crisp pilsner, fruit-forward and spiced styles, a lightly alcoholic dark mild, hop-driven IPA and two hard ciders. Recommended food pairings include fig salami, bonito carpaccio with plum-soy gelée, oyster and horse-meat tartare with sansho, and seafood linguine with tomato sauce. NEIGHBOR is located at J-ARC Nogata 1F, 6-30-26 Nogata, Nakano, Tokyo.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, has just tapped Himitsu Beer’s VS / Soba Ale.
MugiWait, beer with soba? Does this soba beer taste like noodle broth?
Hop BroNot like drinking soup! It is a second-anniversary beer for SUBA in Shibuya, inspired by its Sudachi, Fig, and Soba dish.
MugiSudachi, figs, and soba? That is a flavor traffic jam—in the best possible way!
Hop BroThat is the fun of it. Fig, berry, and peach-like aromas meet sudachi citrus, then dashi and soba flavors come through in this farmhouse beer.
MugiWhat even is a farmhouse beer? Is it brewed by someone wearing mandatory farm boots?
Hop BroBoots are optional! The style traces back to farmhouse brewing and often has expressive yeast character and gentle tartness—a highly flexible beer style.
MugiWow! At 6.5% ABV, I want to savor it with food. And it is on draft at limited locations? Now I want to sprint there!
Hop BroThere are eight taps at NEIGHBOR, including Ushitorа Brewery’s #996 Bohemian Pilsner and two hard ciders.
MugiPlus IPA and Dark Mild, right? It sounds perfect for a group tasting with a wide-ranging tap lineup.
Hop BroExactly. I would pair VS with fig salami or bonito carpaccio with plum-soy gelée. It is built for food-friendly pairing.
MugiLet’s head to NEIGHBOR in Nogata! I want to solve the soba-beer mystery and toast with all eight taps!
