NEIGHBOR Updates 8 Taps Including GAME BREW × maroyaka's "The Beer"
The beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Tokyo, shared its tap list for today in a post on April 13. The lineup features eight beers, led by the GAME BREW × maroyaka collaboration, and includes domestic and imported labels alongside a wide range of food options, from steak and burgers to pasta.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata, Tokyo, has updated its 8 taps. Leading the list is GAME BREW × maroyaka's "The Beer / Cold Pale Ale," and it already feels serious from the very first pour.
MugiWhoa! Cold Pale Ale sounds intense! The name alone feels strong, and being at the top means it's the shop's pick, right?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a clean, refreshing pale ale with a cool, crisp feel. Since it's a collaboration between GAME BREW and maroyaka, it should be light on the palate but carefully built underneath.
MugiHuh, so the other beers are distinctive too? With eight of them, this is basically a tasting showdown!
Hop BroIt's a really fun lineup. It ranges from pilsner to sour, and since it includes Beppu Brewery's "Yuagari Pils," Gangi Brewing's "WILY FOX," and Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA," you get both classic styles and more adventurous ones.
MugiWait, West Coast pale ale and hazy IPA? The names alone are making my head spin! What's the difference?
Hop BroGood question. West Coast styles are sharp, with hop bitterness and aroma standing out; hazy IPAs are known for their cloudy, juicy character; and sours finish with a bright acidic snap. Today, BURNT MILL BREWERY's "Diamond Lake" and "Crimson Highway" should make those differences easy to notice.
MugiWhoa, just hearing that makes my mouth busy! DD4D Brewing's "Don Jalapeño" sounds like it has some serious chili power!
Hop BroExactly. That's a chili-infused IPA, so it's the kind that layers chili heat on top of hop intensity. As for drinking order, starting with a light pilsner, then moving to an IPA, and finishing with something like that makes for a nice flow.
MugiSo there is an order to it too! And the food is steak, charcoal-grilled squid, rare-grilled tuna... this is basically serious food built for beer!
Hop BroThat's what makes NEIGHBOR feel like NEIGHBOR. The burger selection is solid too, so it's strong as a place where you can eat well while working through the taps. Red-style beers should pair nicely with the steak, and a refreshing pilsner would probably go well with the shrimp genovese pasta.
MugiAnd they're starting to grow herbs with Nishikae Farm, right? That sounds like the shop has so much room to grow! Next time I go, it feels like I'll be tasting the future of aroma too!
Hop BroExactly. Using herbs in drinks and food is something I'm really looking forward to. For today, let's start with a drink in Nogata, then decide between steak or a burger while the two of us enjoy NEIGHBOR's latest updates.
The beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Tokyo, introduced its tap lineup for the day and recommended food in a post on April 13. This time, the selection is built around 8 taps, with a balanced mix of collaboration beers, domestic breweries, and overseas breweries.
Leading the taps is "The Beer / Cold Pale Ale", a collaboration between GAME BREW and maroyaka. The rest of the lineup includes "Yuagari Pils" from Beppu Brewery, "WILY FOX" from Gangi Brewing, "Diamond Lake" and "Crimson Highway" from BURNT MILL BREWERY, "SNOW MONKEY IPA" from Shiga Kogen Beer, "Limestone" from Bighand Bros. Beer, and "Don Jalapeño" from DD4D Brewing. With pilsner, dunkel, West Coast pale ale, hazy IPA, sour, chili-infused IPA, and red IPA all represented, it is a lineup that offers plenty of room for tasting and comparison today.
On the food side, the menu includes steak, charcoal-grilled squid in a ceviche style, rare-grilled tuna, jerk chicken rice, and shrimp genovese pasta, along with hamburger options such as classic burgers and cheeseburgers. It is very much in line with NEIGHBOR's style to offer a place where you can enjoy both beer and a proper meal.
The post also mentioned that, with support from Nishikae Farm in Nerima Ward, the shop has begun growing herbs. Going forward, the plan is to incorporate those herbs into drinks and dishes. For anyone in Nogata who wants to keep up with both tap updates and food, this is one to check out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata, Tokyo, has updated its 8 taps. Leading the list is GAME BREW × maroyaka's "The Beer / Cold Pale Ale," and it already feels serious from the very first pour.
MugiWhoa! Cold Pale Ale sounds intense! The name alone feels strong, and being at the top means it's the shop's pick, right?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's a clean, refreshing pale ale with a cool, crisp feel. Since it's a collaboration between GAME BREW and maroyaka, it should be light on the palate but carefully built underneath.
MugiHuh, so the other beers are distinctive too? With eight of them, this is basically a tasting showdown!
Hop BroIt's a really fun lineup. It ranges from pilsner to sour, and since it includes Beppu Brewery's "Yuagari Pils," Gangi Brewing's "WILY FOX," and Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA," you get both classic styles and more adventurous ones.
MugiWait, West Coast pale ale and hazy IPA? The names alone are making my head spin! What's the difference?
Hop BroGood question. West Coast styles are sharp, with hop bitterness and aroma standing out; hazy IPAs are known for their cloudy, juicy character; and sours finish with a bright acidic snap. Today, BURNT MILL BREWERY's "Diamond Lake" and "Crimson Highway" should make those differences easy to notice.
MugiWhoa, just hearing that makes my mouth busy! DD4D Brewing's "Don Jalapeño" sounds like it has some serious chili power!
Hop BroExactly. That's a chili-infused IPA, so it's the kind that layers chili heat on top of hop intensity. As for drinking order, starting with a light pilsner, then moving to an IPA, and finishing with something like that makes for a nice flow.
MugiSo there is an order to it too! And the food is steak, charcoal-grilled squid, rare-grilled tuna... this is basically serious food built for beer!
Hop BroThat's what makes NEIGHBOR feel like NEIGHBOR. The burger selection is solid too, so it's strong as a place where you can eat well while working through the taps. Red-style beers should pair nicely with the steak, and a refreshing pilsner would probably go well with the shrimp genovese pasta.
MugiAnd they're starting to grow herbs with Nishikae Farm, right? That sounds like the shop has so much room to grow! Next time I go, it feels like I'll be tasting the future of aroma too!
Hop BroExactly. Using herbs in drinks and food is something I'm really looking forward to. For today, let's start with a drink in Nogata, then decide between steak or a burger while the two of us enjoy NEIGHBOR's latest updates.
