NEIGHBOR taps GROUNDTAP LAGER and 8 other beers; Nakano Nogata beer pub announces Golden Week hours
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Tokyo, has released its latest tap list along with its Golden Week hours. The lineup ranges widely from light lagers to rich high-ABV beers, including GROUNDTAP LAGER and Blacktide Brewing's DDH Hazy IPA.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata has put out its Golden Week hours. Along with the April 29 to May 6 schedule, the taps were updated too, and I’m happy there are days when you can drink from noon.
MugiWhat, from noon? That’s basically an early daytime drinking invitation! And eight taps means I’m going to get lost before I even choose!
Hop BroThe core of the lineup is GROUNDTAP LAGER, and the bar is pitching it as a “classic, light beer that pairs well with food.” It’s the kind of beer you can start with, and it opens up the palate nicely.
MugiHey, hey, I always hear that lagers are light, but what exactly makes them light? Are they the airy department of the beer world?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, the fermentation method and the clean finish are what make lagers easy to drink. At NEIGHBOR, they also pair well with food, so they go nicely with something like the Campari fig butter char-grilled toast.
MugiWhoa, even the snacks are strong! But DDH Hazy IPA sounds so thick just from the name that my brain is already melting!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Blacktide Brewing’s Gorilla Panic is an 8% DDH Hazy IPA. DDH means a heavier dry-hop approach, bringing the hop aroma to the front while the hazy body makes it juicy and easy to drink.
Mugi8% and juicy? That’s basically wearing the face of a drinkable fruit juice. And CAMADO BREWERY’s MERO is blood orange, so the aroma alone already feels like summer is here!
Hop BroExactly. MERO’s fruity character is bright and easy to understand, and if you move into darker beers like Primary Barrels’ Chill to Tipsy/Coffee Stout or NOMCRAFT’s Habano Noir/Imperial Brown Ale, the satisfaction in the second half goes way up.
MugiAnd they even have Baird Beer’s Suruga Bay Imperial IPA, so the range is so wide it’s wild. The food list is packed with strong contenders too, like yomidare tuna and jerk chicken rice!
Hop BroThat’s why NEIGHBOR has such a clean flow: start with a lager, then move on to an IPA or brown ale. If you’re drinking in Nogata during Golden Week, check the pet items and the no-bikes rule, and you’ll end up seriously thinking about how many pints to have today.
MugiYeah, today’s mood is absolutely a toast at NEIGHBOR. Start light, finish heavy, and that flow is definitely going to be fun!
Tokyo’s NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Nakano Ward, updated its “Today’s on Tap BEER” list alongside its Golden Week hours starting April 29. Some days the bar opens from noon, making it an easy place to enjoy a relaxed daytime drink with food.
Today’s tap list
The lineup includes eight beers in total. Newly added are GROUNDTAP BREWERY GROUNDTAP LAGER, Blacktide Brewing Gorilla Panic/DDH Hazy IPA, and CAMADO BREWERY MERO/Blood Orange IPA. The rest of the lineup is Hinterland Blueberry Wheat, Primary Barrels Chill to Tipsy/Coffee Stout, NOMCRAFT BREWING Habano Noir/Imperial Brown Ale, Ace Cider Ace Guava/Guava Craft Cider, and Baird Beer Suruga Bay Imperial IPA.
The range is pretty wide. GROUNDTAP LAGER is being presented by the bar as a classic, light beer that pairs well with food, making it an easy first pour. By contrast, Gorilla Panic is an 8% DDH Hazy IPA, and Habano Noir is a 10% imperial brown ale, both offering a substantial drinking experience. MERO stands out for its bright aroma from blood orange, making it a good choice for people looking for a fruity profile.
Food pairings
NEIGHBOR also has a strong food menu, and the post recommends the Campari fig butter char-grilled toast, bonito carpaccio with yomidare sauce, jerk chicken rice, charcoal-grilled spare ribs, and peperoni and sun-dried tomato aglio e olio. It is easy to start with a lager, then switch to an IPA or brown ale later in the meal.
Hours announcement
The bar also announced its hours from April 29 through May 6. During the Golden Week period, many days combine lunchtime and evening service. The post also notes that dog owners should bring a leash, diapers, and a crate when visiting with a pet, and that bicycles cannot be parked in front of the shop. If you’re drinking craft beer in Nogata, this is a place where you’ll want to check the tap update and the hours announcement at the same time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata has put out its Golden Week hours. Along with the April 29 to May 6 schedule, the taps were updated too, and I’m happy there are days when you can drink from noon.
MugiWhat, from noon? That’s basically an early daytime drinking invitation! And eight taps means I’m going to get lost before I even choose!
Hop BroThe core of the lineup is GROUNDTAP LAGER, and the bar is pitching it as a “classic, light beer that pairs well with food.” It’s the kind of beer you can start with, and it opens up the palate nicely.
MugiHey, hey, I always hear that lagers are light, but what exactly makes them light? Are they the airy department of the beer world?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, the fermentation method and the clean finish are what make lagers easy to drink. At NEIGHBOR, they also pair well with food, so they go nicely with something like the Campari fig butter char-grilled toast.
MugiWhoa, even the snacks are strong! But DDH Hazy IPA sounds so thick just from the name that my brain is already melting!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Blacktide Brewing’s Gorilla Panic is an 8% DDH Hazy IPA. DDH means a heavier dry-hop approach, bringing the hop aroma to the front while the hazy body makes it juicy and easy to drink.
Mugi8% and juicy? That’s basically wearing the face of a drinkable fruit juice. And CAMADO BREWERY’s MERO is blood orange, so the aroma alone already feels like summer is here!
Hop BroExactly. MERO’s fruity character is bright and easy to understand, and if you move into darker beers like Primary Barrels’ Chill to Tipsy/Coffee Stout or NOMCRAFT’s Habano Noir/Imperial Brown Ale, the satisfaction in the second half goes way up.
MugiAnd they even have Baird Beer’s Suruga Bay Imperial IPA, so the range is so wide it’s wild. The food list is packed with strong contenders too, like yomidare tuna and jerk chicken rice!
Hop BroThat’s why NEIGHBOR has such a clean flow: start with a lager, then move on to an IPA or brown ale. If you’re drinking in Nogata during Golden Week, check the pet items and the no-bikes rule, and you’ll end up seriously thinking about how many pints to have today.
MugiYeah, today’s mood is absolutely a toast at NEIGHBOR. Start light, finish heavy, and that flow is definitely going to be fun!
