NEIGHBOR in Nogata lists eight beers, including FLORA FERMENTATION's Mizuha
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Tokyo, shared its tap list in a July 14 post. The lineup features eight beers, led by FLORA FERMENTATION's Mizuha, alongside wheat beer, IPA, sour ale, and more, plus an Apricot Chilli Chicken Burger special.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just dropped an 8-tap lineup, and it is loaded. FLORA FERMENTATION's Mizuha is on, and the range goes from wheat beer to IPA to sours.
MugiWait, what is Mizuha? The name already sounds elegant, and now you're telling me it's 8.5%? My brain needs a seatbelt!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Mizuha is a sake yeast build of a Sake Yeast Beer. Using sake yeast can give it a fuller, more fragrant character than a standard ale yeast profile.
MugiWhat even is sake yeast energy? You say that and suddenly I feel like I walked into chemistry class. So it's beer with a Japanese-style aroma?
Hop BroPretty much. Think of it as beer wearing a ginjo-like vibe, and you're close. NEIGHBOR also has gentler options like CRAFTROCK BREWING's Wheat City, so a comparison flight basically builds itself.
MugiOoh, then I want to start easy. Does Wheat City mean soft, wheaty, and friendly?
Hop BroExactly. Then TAROS BREWING's DUMPWEED3 brings the West Coast IPA snap, HINO BREWING's Yare Yare Ale covers the classic pale ale lane, and Gangi Brewing's HOME BOUND is a dark mild with oak chip that's nicely malty.
MugiToo many cool words at once! What does malty mean? This beer class just rolled into second period!
Hop BroIt means the grainy, toasty side of the beer shows up more. And NUDE BEER's SUZUKA-Ryofuu brings a sansho aroma layer in a Session White IPA, while Oroi Brewing's CRACK/B and Bighand Bros. Beer's Carnelian handle the sour side.
MugiWow, so it hits with aroma and finishes with tart fruit? That's unfair. Add the Apricot Chilli Chicken Burger, and now I want the whole table, not just one pint.
Hop BroAnd there are carpaccios plus fresh basil genoese in the mix, so it's basically pairing paradise. Doors open at 5 p.m., and honestly I want to go pick my first pour already.
MugiI give up resisting. Tonight I want to toast with Mizuha, then chase the sansho beer, the sours, and that burger until the table taps out first.
NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill, a beer pub in Nogata, Tokyo, posted its tap list on July 14. The venue opens at 5:00 p.m., and the current lineup includes eight craft beers with a wide range of styles.
The most eye-catching pour is FLORA FERMENTATION "Mizuha / Sake Yeast Beer", listed at 8.5% ABV and brewed with sake yeast. The rest of the taps span CRAFTROCK BREWING "Wheat City / American Wheat", Gangi Brewing "HOME BOUND / Dark Mild w/Oak chip", TAROS BREWING "DUMPWEED3 / West Coast IPA", and HINO BREWING "ヤレヤレエール / American Pale Ale". Together, they cover everything from lighter wheat beer to hop-forward IPA and malt-driven dark mild.
Two more beers lean into aromatic and fruit-driven profiles: NUDE BEER "SUZUKA-涼風- / Session White IPA w/山椒", which uses sansho pepper, and the sour pair of オーロイブルーイング "CRACK/B / Berry Sour Ale" and Bighand Bros. Beer "Carnelian / Fruited Sour Ale w/Apricot". It is a tap list designed for drinkers who like variety across yeast, hops, spice, and fruit.
On the food side, NEIGHBOR is also featuring an Apricot Chilli Chicken Burger from July 13 to 16. The post also mentions brown mushroom carpaccio, octopus carpaccio with genovese sauce, chili con carne nachos, and a shirasu-and-shiso aglio olio. The kitchen is also preparing a fresh basil genovese, which should make a natural match for both carpaccio and pasta.
The post notes that guests bringing dogs should come prepared with a leash, diaper, and cage, and that bicycles cannot be parked directly in front of the shop. For beer drinkers in the Nogata area, it is a useful stop for both the tap list and the food menu.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just dropped an 8-tap lineup, and it is loaded. FLORA FERMENTATION's Mizuha is on, and the range goes from wheat beer to IPA to sours.
MugiWait, what is Mizuha? The name already sounds elegant, and now you're telling me it's 8.5%? My brain needs a seatbelt!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Mizuha is a sake yeast build of a Sake Yeast Beer. Using sake yeast can give it a fuller, more fragrant character than a standard ale yeast profile.
MugiWhat even is sake yeast energy? You say that and suddenly I feel like I walked into chemistry class. So it's beer with a Japanese-style aroma?
Hop BroPretty much. Think of it as beer wearing a ginjo-like vibe, and you're close. NEIGHBOR also has gentler options like CRAFTROCK BREWING's Wheat City, so a comparison flight basically builds itself.
MugiOoh, then I want to start easy. Does Wheat City mean soft, wheaty, and friendly?
Hop BroExactly. Then TAROS BREWING's DUMPWEED3 brings the West Coast IPA snap, HINO BREWING's Yare Yare Ale covers the classic pale ale lane, and Gangi Brewing's HOME BOUND is a dark mild with oak chip that's nicely malty.
MugiToo many cool words at once! What does malty mean? This beer class just rolled into second period!
Hop BroIt means the grainy, toasty side of the beer shows up more. And NUDE BEER's SUZUKA-Ryofuu brings a sansho aroma layer in a Session White IPA, while Oroi Brewing's CRACK/B and Bighand Bros. Beer's Carnelian handle the sour side.
MugiWow, so it hits with aroma and finishes with tart fruit? That's unfair. Add the Apricot Chilli Chicken Burger, and now I want the whole table, not just one pint.
Hop BroAnd there are carpaccios plus fresh basil genoese in the mix, so it's basically pairing paradise. Doors open at 5 p.m., and honestly I want to go pick my first pour already.
MugiI give up resisting. Tonight I want to toast with Mizuha, then chase the sansho beer, the sours, and that burger until the table taps out first.
