NEIGHBOR in Nogata marks its 2nd anniversary with three collaboration beers
Beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Nakano, is celebrating its second anniversary under the theme of “passion.” The lineup centers on a collaboration NZ pale ale brewed with VERTERE, alongside beers made with CYCADBREWING and Bighand bros. Original fire-pattern socks are also on sale.
Hop BroNakano-Nogata's NEIGHBOR is the story today. It's their second anniversary party, and the theme is passion.
MugiWhat, a passion-themed party? That sounds intense! The beer already feels like it has flames on it!
Hop BroAnd the headliner is Pyracantha/NZ Pale Ale, brewed with VERTERE in Okutama. The whole staff joined the brew, and at 5.5% it's built for a first toast.
MugiHold on, NZ Pale Ale? That sounds less like beer and more like a flight code!
Hop BroNZ means the hop origin. It's New Zealand hops, giving grapefruit citrus, white grape, and herbal notes, but the body stays light and the finish stays clean.
MugiOhhh, so it's easy to keep drinking. The kind of beer that makes 'just one more' happen way too fast!
Hop BroPlus there's HOT BLOOD IPA with CYCADBREWING. It's a 7.5% West Coast IPA, so that's the lane for firm hop bitterness and aroma.
MugiWest Coast IPA sounds like it should come wearing sunglasses and arriving on a surfboard!
Hop BroHonestly, not far off. Think crisp, snappy bitterness and bright aroma. Then Bighand bros.' VANADINITE is a 4.5% Mexican Light Lager that's breezy and crushable.
MugiSo this lineup saves both the hop fiends and the gulp-it-down crowd. Very democratic!
Hop BroAnd they even made fire-pattern socks for the anniversary. They're 2,500 yen, and reservations are already pretty full.
MugiBeer and fiery socks? Perfect. I want to toast with Pyracantha, get loud with HOT BLOOD, then land softly with the lager!
Hop BroThat order is exactly right. A three-beer flight at NEIGHBOR's second anniversary sounds extremely hard to resist.
Beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Nakano, has marked its second-anniversary celebration. This year’s theme is “passion,” and the event reflects the shop’s path from its early days of trial and error to a place now enjoyed by regulars and first-time visitors alike.
The centerpiece is NEIGHBOR×VERTERE Pyracantha / NZ Pale Ale (5.5%), a collaboration brewed with the staff at VERTERE in Okutama, Tokyo. The beer is described with bright grapefruit-like citrus, hints of white grape and herbs, a light mouthfeel, and a crisp finish. Its fresh, grassy aroma in the aftertaste makes it an easy-drinking anniversary pour.
Also on tap are NEIGHBOR×CYCADBREWING HOT BLOOD IPA / West Coast IPA (7.5%) and NEIGHBOR×Bighand bros. VANADINITE / Mexican Light Lager (4.5%). Together they cover a wide range, from hop-forward IPA to a lighter lager that should be easy to drink across a long session.
To mark the occasion, the shop is also selling original fire-pattern socks for 2,500 yen including tax. With reservations already close to full, anyone interested would be wise to check early. For a neighborhood beer pub, the celebration looks built around exactly what matters most: fresh collaboration beer and a reason to raise a glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNakano-Nogata's NEIGHBOR is the story today. It's their second anniversary party, and the theme is passion.
MugiWhat, a passion-themed party? That sounds intense! The beer already feels like it has flames on it!
Hop BroAnd the headliner is Pyracantha/NZ Pale Ale, brewed with VERTERE in Okutama. The whole staff joined the brew, and at 5.5% it's built for a first toast.
MugiHold on, NZ Pale Ale? That sounds less like beer and more like a flight code!
Hop BroNZ means the hop origin. It's New Zealand hops, giving grapefruit citrus, white grape, and herbal notes, but the body stays light and the finish stays clean.
MugiOhhh, so it's easy to keep drinking. The kind of beer that makes 'just one more' happen way too fast!
Hop BroPlus there's HOT BLOOD IPA with CYCADBREWING. It's a 7.5% West Coast IPA, so that's the lane for firm hop bitterness and aroma.
MugiWest Coast IPA sounds like it should come wearing sunglasses and arriving on a surfboard!
Hop BroHonestly, not far off. Think crisp, snappy bitterness and bright aroma. Then Bighand bros.' VANADINITE is a 4.5% Mexican Light Lager that's breezy and crushable.
MugiSo this lineup saves both the hop fiends and the gulp-it-down crowd. Very democratic!
Hop BroAnd they even made fire-pattern socks for the anniversary. They're 2,500 yen, and reservations are already pretty full.
MugiBeer and fiery socks? Perfect. I want to toast with Pyracantha, get loud with HOT BLOOD, then land softly with the lager!
Hop BroThat order is exactly right. A three-beer flight at NEIGHBOR's second anniversary sounds extremely hard to resist.
