NEIGHBOR taps Cycad Brewing's "Riedlei3," rolls out 8 spring-friendly taps in Nogata
The beer pub "NEIGHBOR" in Nogata, Tokyo updated its tap lineup in a March 24 post. The new tap is Cycad Brewing's "Riedlei3 (Amber IPA)," and the bar is currently pouring eight beers ranging from saison and best bitter to red ale. The lineup is meant to pair well with the venue's popular food menu.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata updated its taps on March 24, and Cycad Brewing's Riedlei3 is the new pour. It's an Amber IPA at 6.5 percent, the kind of beer that makes you want to try it just from the name alone.
MugiWait, what? Amber IPA sounds like it's red, but it's still an IPA? That's already making my head spin!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a style that combines IPA hop character with a fuller malt backbone. What's interesting about Riedlei3 is the aroma, with hints of muscat and citrus, plus a subtle pine note.
MugiOhhh! When you say fruity aroma, it suddenly sounds way easier to drink! But pine? Is it going to take me into the forest?
Hop BroThat's a bit of an exaggeration, but you could call it hop-derived resinous character. And since the mouthfeel is smooth and clean, it's the kind of beer that goes down easier than it looks.
MugiI see, so it looks heavy but actually drinks pretty smoothly. By the way, NEIGHBOR had 8 taps available - does that mean you can choose from that many?
Hop BroNot only can you choose, the lineup has a strong seasonal balance. For example, it ranges from saison to bitter, with Johana Beer's Kinokaori Kinunokaori, Cycad Brewing's Hanami, and Shiokaze Blue Lab's Bakuzan in the mix.
MugiWhat is this, a beer encyclopedia all of a sudden? Just hearing names like Best Bitter and Red Ale makes me want snacks!
Hop BroThat's the good thing about NEIGHBOR: it doesn't stop at beer. The post also says the grill food selection is solid, with Cajun chicken, jerk chicken rice, and keema curry, so you can play around with pairings.
MugiThat's amazing! If I can properly enjoy both beer and food, then I'd have to stay for a while. I'd probably start with Riedlei3 and then realize I'm already on my second glass!
Hop BroExactly. It's perfect for a night when you want to settle in and drink in Nogata. Tonight, let's start with Riedlei3 and a hamburger, and let both of us get nicely tuned up.
NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill in Nogata, Nakano Ward, has released its latest tap list. The highlight this time is the newly added Cycad Brewing "Riedlei3 (Amber IPA / 6.5%)" under New On Tap. The post describes hop aromas reminiscent of muscat grapes, citrus, and a faint pine note, along with a gentle malt richness and a smooth, clean finish.
The lineup for the day is well balanced, spanning light seasonal saisons to malty styles. Specifically, it includes Johana Beer "Kinokaori Kinunokaori (Belgian Saison)," Cycad Brewing "Hanami (Sakura Saison)," Shiokaze Blue Lab "Bakuzan (Best Bitter)," O'Hara's Brewery "Irish Red" and "51st State IPA," Akita Akrabiiru "Sakihokore Brut IPA," FLORA FERMENTATION "Waldschrat (Schwarz Weizen)," and the newly tapped "Riedlei3."
NEIGHBOR's strength is that it pairs craft beer with substantial grill-style food. The post also highlights Cajun chicken, tuna carpaccio, jerk chicken rice, keema curry, tuna arrabbiata, and several hamburger options. It's an easy choice for a day when you want to settle in and enjoy everything from your first drink to your meal in the Nogata area.
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Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata updated its taps on March 24, and Cycad Brewing's Riedlei3 is the new pour. It's an Amber IPA at 6.5 percent, the kind of beer that makes you want to try it just from the name alone.
MugiWait, what? Amber IPA sounds like it's red, but it's still an IPA? That's already making my head spin!
Hop BroSimply put, it's a style that combines IPA hop character with a fuller malt backbone. What's interesting about Riedlei3 is the aroma, with hints of muscat and citrus, plus a subtle pine note.
MugiOhhh! When you say fruity aroma, it suddenly sounds way easier to drink! But pine? Is it going to take me into the forest?
Hop BroThat's a bit of an exaggeration, but you could call it hop-derived resinous character. And since the mouthfeel is smooth and clean, it's the kind of beer that goes down easier than it looks.
MugiI see, so it looks heavy but actually drinks pretty smoothly. By the way, NEIGHBOR had 8 taps available - does that mean you can choose from that many?
Hop BroNot only can you choose, the lineup has a strong seasonal balance. For example, it ranges from saison to bitter, with Johana Beer's Kinokaori Kinunokaori, Cycad Brewing's Hanami, and Shiokaze Blue Lab's Bakuzan in the mix.
MugiWhat is this, a beer encyclopedia all of a sudden? Just hearing names like Best Bitter and Red Ale makes me want snacks!
Hop BroThat's the good thing about NEIGHBOR: it doesn't stop at beer. The post also says the grill food selection is solid, with Cajun chicken, jerk chicken rice, and keema curry, so you can play around with pairings.
MugiThat's amazing! If I can properly enjoy both beer and food, then I'd have to stay for a while. I'd probably start with Riedlei3 and then realize I'm already on my second glass!
Hop BroExactly. It's perfect for a night when you want to settle in and drink in Nogata. Tonight, let's start with Riedlei3 and a hamburger, and let both of us get nicely tuned up.
