NEIGHBOR in Nogata revives VERTERE collab Pyracantha on eight taps
Beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, is promoting the return of its VERTERE collaboration Pyracantha. The lineup also includes beers from CYCAD BREWING, Hansharo Beer, Left Hand Brewing, and more across eight taps.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just announced Pyracantha is back. That VERTERE collab NZ Pale Ale returning is basically a post-work emergency.
MugiWhat! A comeback beer? And NEIGHBOR is that beer pub, right? What’s on the tap list this time?
Hop BroThe star is NEIGHBOR x VERTERE Pyracantha, a 5.5% NZ Pale Ale. It’s especially cool because it’s an original beer brewed with the whole staff and kept on offer.
MugiWhoa! But NZ Pale Ale means what exactly? Is that just New Zealand poured straight into a glass?
Hop BroHonestly, pretty close. New Zealand hops often bring white grape and citrus aromas, so think of it as a pale ale that’s bright and fragrant without getting too bitter.
MugiOkay, that suddenly sounds super approachable! And with all eight taps lined up, I could get lost from first pour to final sip.
Hop BroGetting lost is the fun part. The range is wild: HOT BLOOD IPA as a West Coast IPA, Mango & Lime Sour from Hansharo Beer, Pony Boy Hazy IPA from Barbaric Works, Hilgardite English Pale Ale from Big Hand Bros.Beer, Left Hand Brewing’s Milk Stout, and a Kölsch from FLORA FERMENTATION.
MugiHold on, what is Kölsch? That sounds like a magic spell, and Milk Stout still sounds like dessert pretending to be beer!
Hop BroKölsch is crisp, light, and elegant; Milk Stout is a dark beer that feels smoother thanks to lactose. Also, two of three originals are already running low, so waiting around seems risky.
MugiYikes, then we need to move fast! With a 5 p.m. opening, this is perfect for after work, and lamb biryani plus yuzu-pepper cream pasta is just unfair.
Hop BroAnd if you want a route, start easy with the Mexican Light Lager, settle in with stout, then wander into fruit sour. Beer and food sweep feels very achievable here.
MugiThen it’s settled! We toast with Pyracantha first, and somehow end up ordering seconds on everything. Let’s go drink now!
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano-ku, is serving beer and food in a comfortably cooled dining room and opening at 5:00 p.m. in the post. The headline item is the return of NEIGHBOR×VERTERE Pyracantha, a 5.5% NZ Pale Ale brewed by the staff and kept on rotation as one of the venue’s original beers.
On Tap
- NEIGHBOR×VERTERE Pyracantha / NZ Pale Ale (5.5%)
- NEIGHBOR×CYCADBREWING HOT BLOOD IPA / West Coast IPA (7.5%)
- Hansharo Beer Mango & Lime Sour / Fruit Gose (5%)
- Big Hand Bros.Beer Hilgardite / English Pale Ale (5%)
- Left Hand Brewing Milk Stout / Milk Stout (6%)
- Barbaric Works Pony Boy / Hazy IPA (6%)
- FLORA FERMENTATION Heinzel / Kölsch (4.5%)
- NEIGHBOR×Bighand Bros.Beer / Mexican Light Lager (4.5%)
The list spans hop-forward IPA, fruit-driven sour beer, stout, Kölsch, and a light lager, so the lineup works for both hop chasers and drinkers looking for something lighter. The post also notes that two of the venue’s original beers are running low, so regulars may want to stop by sooner rather than later.
Food recommendations include lamb biryani, Genoese salted dog, fig carpaccio, zeppoline, fried chicken, and yuzu-kosho cream pasta with house-made tuna. NEIGHBOR also asks guests bringing dogs to come prepared with a leash, diaper, and cage or carrier, and reminds visitors that bicycles cannot be parked directly in front of the shop. It is a practical neighborhood beer stop with a broad tap range and a strong food pairing list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just announced Pyracantha is back. That VERTERE collab NZ Pale Ale returning is basically a post-work emergency.
MugiWhat! A comeback beer? And NEIGHBOR is that beer pub, right? What’s on the tap list this time?
Hop BroThe star is NEIGHBOR x VERTERE Pyracantha, a 5.5% NZ Pale Ale. It’s especially cool because it’s an original beer brewed with the whole staff and kept on offer.
MugiWhoa! But NZ Pale Ale means what exactly? Is that just New Zealand poured straight into a glass?
Hop BroHonestly, pretty close. New Zealand hops often bring white grape and citrus aromas, so think of it as a pale ale that’s bright and fragrant without getting too bitter.
MugiOkay, that suddenly sounds super approachable! And with all eight taps lined up, I could get lost from first pour to final sip.
Hop BroGetting lost is the fun part. The range is wild: HOT BLOOD IPA as a West Coast IPA, Mango & Lime Sour from Hansharo Beer, Pony Boy Hazy IPA from Barbaric Works, Hilgardite English Pale Ale from Big Hand Bros.Beer, Left Hand Brewing’s Milk Stout, and a Kölsch from FLORA FERMENTATION.
MugiHold on, what is Kölsch? That sounds like a magic spell, and Milk Stout still sounds like dessert pretending to be beer!
Hop BroKölsch is crisp, light, and elegant; Milk Stout is a dark beer that feels smoother thanks to lactose. Also, two of three originals are already running low, so waiting around seems risky.
MugiYikes, then we need to move fast! With a 5 p.m. opening, this is perfect for after work, and lamb biryani plus yuzu-pepper cream pasta is just unfair.
Hop BroAnd if you want a route, start easy with the Mexican Light Lager, settle in with stout, then wander into fruit sour. Beer and food sweep feels very achievable here.
MugiThen it’s settled! We toast with Pyracantha first, and somehow end up ordering seconds on everything. Let’s go drink now!
