Three New Taps at Mitaka's Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi: Beer Hearn, Shiga Kogen, and Iwate Kura
At Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi near the south exit of Mitaka Station, a notice has gone up announcing new taps. From Shimane's Beer Hearn, Nagano's Shiga Kogen Beer, and Iwate's Iwate Kura Beer, one beer from each brewery is on the board, offering a side-by-side tasting at this small counter-centered bar.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi near the south exit of Mitaka Station, they've got new taps on. This time it's a three-beer lineup from Beer Hearn, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Iwate Kura Beer, and it really fits the shop's character.
MugiWait, three beers at once!? I thought a small beer pub would be one at a time, but they line them up like that!
Hop BroAnd what's more, this place is a counter-centered shop with 10 beers on tap. You can also enjoy pairing them with food, so it's fun not just to drink, but to think about what you're going to eat today too.
MugiThat's the kind of thing that would make me really hesitate! Which one should I start with? Jumping straight into something tricky might be a little much...
Hop BroStart with the Pilsner, 5.0%. It's the Beer Hearn one, described as 'sparkling and crisp on the throat,' so you can gulp it down, and it's a really solid intro.
MugiSo a pilsner is the easy-to-drink, crisp kind? It sounds like a hard word, but then it's so approachable that it's almost unfair!
Hop BroExactly. Broadly speaking, it's a lager that emphasizes mouthfeel and finish. Then next is Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver., which is a Hazy IPA with grapefruit- and peach-like aromas, sweetness, and bitterness.
MugiHazy IPA means a hazy IPA, right? Grapefruit and peach? That's basically like a fruit stand.
Hop BroYep, it's a juicy IPA in both appearance and aroma. It's the kind where you can enjoy not just the bitterness, but the tropical character of the hops, so if you drink it after the pilsner, the contrast really stands out.
MugiAnd the finisher is Iwate Kura Beer's Almost Cider Fuji ver.! A rich apple aroma sounds perfect for slipping in between beers!
Hop BroExactly. Since it's a Hard Cider made with Fuji apples from Ichinoseki, it resets your palate nicely. The food also ranges widely from vegetable side dishes to fries and chili beans, so by the end both of you end up with that 'one more drink' look.
MugiGot it, enjoying it in three stages is the right answer. Toast with the pilsner first, build things up with the IPA, and finish softly with the cider.
Hop BroThen it's decided, your next day off is for a tasting in Mitaka. Relax at the counter, pair it with today's food, and work through the three beers one by one. That's the best.
Three new labels tapped at a Mitaka beer pub
At Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi, a three-minute walk from the south exit of Mitaka Station, an announcement has gone up for new taps. The shop is a small beer pub centered around counter seating, with 10 craft beers on offer, and its hallmark is that you can also enjoy pairings with dishes that suit the day's beer.
The current lineup
The post highlights the following three labels.
- Pilsner / Beer Hearn
5.0%. Introduced as 'a sparkling pilsner with a clean finish you can gulp down.' An easy choice for the first beer.
- SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver. / Shiga Kogen Beer
Hazy IPA, 6.0%. Presented as a beer with tropical grapefruit and peach notes, along with sweetness and firm bitterness.
- Almost Cider Fuji ver. / Iwate Kura Beer
Hard Cider, 5.5%. A cider made with Fuji apples from Ichinoseki, with a rich apple aroma. It sounds like a good one to slip in between beers.
A place to enjoy with food
Along with healthy side dishes that use lots of vegetables, the shop also offers fried potatoes, chili beans, potato salad, meat dishes, fish dishes, and penne. It's set up so you can pair it not only with beer on its own, but also with everything from light snacks to a proper meal.
On public holidays it opens at 3 p.m., making it a convenient spot for days when you want to start drinking slowly. Because the three new taps differ in style and flavor direction, you can also enjoy them in order: pilsner first, Hazy IPA second, cider to finish.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi near the south exit of Mitaka Station, they've got new taps on. This time it's a three-beer lineup from Beer Hearn, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Iwate Kura Beer, and it really fits the shop's character.
MugiWait, three beers at once!? I thought a small beer pub would be one at a time, but they line them up like that!
Hop BroAnd what's more, this place is a counter-centered shop with 10 beers on tap. You can also enjoy pairing them with food, so it's fun not just to drink, but to think about what you're going to eat today too.
MugiThat's the kind of thing that would make me really hesitate! Which one should I start with? Jumping straight into something tricky might be a little much...
Hop BroStart with the Pilsner, 5.0%. It's the Beer Hearn one, described as 'sparkling and crisp on the throat,' so you can gulp it down, and it's a really solid intro.
MugiSo a pilsner is the easy-to-drink, crisp kind? It sounds like a hard word, but then it's so approachable that it's almost unfair!
Hop BroExactly. Broadly speaking, it's a lager that emphasizes mouthfeel and finish. Then next is Shiga Kogen Beer's SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver., which is a Hazy IPA with grapefruit- and peach-like aromas, sweetness, and bitterness.
MugiHazy IPA means a hazy IPA, right? Grapefruit and peach? That's basically like a fruit stand.
Hop BroYep, it's a juicy IPA in both appearance and aroma. It's the kind where you can enjoy not just the bitterness, but the tropical character of the hops, so if you drink it after the pilsner, the contrast really stands out.
MugiAnd the finisher is Iwate Kura Beer's Almost Cider Fuji ver.! A rich apple aroma sounds perfect for slipping in between beers!
Hop BroExactly. Since it's a Hard Cider made with Fuji apples from Ichinoseki, it resets your palate nicely. The food also ranges widely from vegetable side dishes to fries and chili beans, so by the end both of you end up with that 'one more drink' look.
MugiGot it, enjoying it in three stages is the right answer. Toast with the pilsner first, build things up with the IPA, and finish softly with the cider.
Hop BroThen it's decided, your next day off is for a tasting in Mitaka. Relax at the counter, pair it with today's food, and work through the three beers one by one. That's the best.
