Nakano: Shiga Kogen Beer Porter Tapped at NEIGHBOR, With Eight Taps Including Yuzu Weiss
At the beer pub "NEIGHBOR" in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Tokyo, Shiga Kogen Beer Porter has been newly tapped. A tap list featuring eight beers, including Yokohama Bay Brewing's Yuzu Weiss, Dunkel, Irish Red, and Session IPA, has been revealed.
Hop BroAt NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Shiga Kogen Beer Porter is on tap again after a long time. It’s the kind of beer that lifts your mood from lunchtime on, not just for dark-beer fans.
MugiWhat! Being able to drink porter from lunchtime sounds amazing. I always thought dark beer would be heavy, but now I’m suddenly curious!
Hop BroThe key thing here is that it’s 5.5% and roasty yet light on its feet. It has that toasted character, but it’s designed to go down smoothly, so even people who don’t usually like dark beer can get into it.
MugiOh wow! If it’s okay even for people who don’t like dark beer, that’s great, but does "roasted aroma" mean it’s like coffee? Suddenly this feels very advanced and makes me nervous!
Hop BroExactly, it’s close to the aroma of roasted malt. And on top of that, NEIGHBOR’s taps that day were super diverse with eight taps, so even the time spent choosing sounds fun.
MugiWhat is that! Having everything from Yuzu Weiss to Session IPA is totally designed to make you hesitate. Today it’s a battle in my head: sweet, hoppy, or dark!
Hop BroFor example, there’s Yokohama Bay Brewing’s Yuzu Weiss, Gangi Brewing’s Dunkel and ZESTER, and O'Hara's Irish Red. What’s nice is being able to take in fruity, malty, and hoppy options all at once.
MugiWow! If there are fruity and red-style beers too, it’s great because a group of friends with different tastes can all be satisfied. I think I’d start with the yuzu one, then challenge the porter at the end!
Hop BroThat’s actually a pretty good move. They’re also recommending tuna carpaccio and jerk chicken rice, so there’s a proper way to enjoy beer together with the food.
MugiWow, the happiness of daytime drinking must be incredible. If I saw this lineup in Nogata, I’d want to make beer my top priority for the day!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Just thinking about whether to start with the clear, easy-drinking dark beer or ease in with the Yuzu Weiss makes my throat want a pour already.
MugiI already want to go! I’d love to sample all eight taps, then finish off quietly with the porter at the end!
The beer pub "NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill" in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Tokyo, has updated its tap list. In its post, the shop announced that it would be open from noon today, and introduced Shiga Kogen Beer Porter as a long-awaited dark beer. With an ABV of 5.5%, it is described as having a roasted aroma while still being "clear and easy to drink," making it an approachable option even for people who are not usually fans of dark beer.
The taps at the shop that day included the fruit wheat beer Yokohama Bay Brewing Yuzu Weiss, Gangi Brewing WILY FOX Dunkel, O'Hara's Brewery Irish Red, CRAFTROCK BREWING Jam Session 2 Fruit Session IPA, Gangi Brewing ZESTER Session IPA, FLORA FERMENTATION Waldschrat Schwarz Weizen, and Cycad Brewing Riedlei3 Amber IPA. From dark beers to fruity and hoppy session styles, the lineup is broad enough to make it easy to choose according to your mood.
For food, the shop is recommending white potato salad, Oyama chicken nuggets, tuna carpaccio, and jerk chicken rice, giving a clear sense of a style meant to be enjoyed with beer and food together. The shop opens at 12:00, and asks guests bringing dogs to come prepared with a leash, diapers, and a cage. Bicycles cannot be parked in front of the shop, so that is another point to keep in mind when visiting. If you want to drink craft beer from lunchtime in Nogata, this is a spot worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Shiga Kogen Beer Porter is on tap again after a long time. It’s the kind of beer that lifts your mood from lunchtime on, not just for dark-beer fans.
MugiWhat! Being able to drink porter from lunchtime sounds amazing. I always thought dark beer would be heavy, but now I’m suddenly curious!
Hop BroThe key thing here is that it’s 5.5% and roasty yet light on its feet. It has that toasted character, but it’s designed to go down smoothly, so even people who don’t usually like dark beer can get into it.
MugiOh wow! If it’s okay even for people who don’t like dark beer, that’s great, but does "roasted aroma" mean it’s like coffee? Suddenly this feels very advanced and makes me nervous!
Hop BroExactly, it’s close to the aroma of roasted malt. And on top of that, NEIGHBOR’s taps that day were super diverse with eight taps, so even the time spent choosing sounds fun.
MugiWhat is that! Having everything from Yuzu Weiss to Session IPA is totally designed to make you hesitate. Today it’s a battle in my head: sweet, hoppy, or dark!
Hop BroFor example, there’s Yokohama Bay Brewing’s Yuzu Weiss, Gangi Brewing’s Dunkel and ZESTER, and O'Hara's Irish Red. What’s nice is being able to take in fruity, malty, and hoppy options all at once.
MugiWow! If there are fruity and red-style beers too, it’s great because a group of friends with different tastes can all be satisfied. I think I’d start with the yuzu one, then challenge the porter at the end!
Hop BroThat’s actually a pretty good move. They’re also recommending tuna carpaccio and jerk chicken rice, so there’s a proper way to enjoy beer together with the food.
MugiWow, the happiness of daytime drinking must be incredible. If I saw this lineup in Nogata, I’d want to make beer my top priority for the day!
Hop BroThen it’s settled. Just thinking about whether to start with the clear, easy-drinking dark beer or ease in with the Yuzu Weiss makes my throat want a pour already.
MugiI already want to go! I’d love to sample all eight taps, then finish off quietly with the porter at the end!
