NEIGHBOR in Nogata taps Bighand bros.×NEIGHBOR “VANADINITE” and seven more beers
Tokyo’s NEIGHBOR craft beer pub in Nogata shared its June 27 tap list. The lineup includes the collaboration beer “VANADINITE,” BALDYS GOOD BEER’s “WINDMILL,” and six more beers, alongside dishes such as roast pork and octopus carpaccio.
Hop BroNogata’s NEIGHBOR just rolled out an 8-tap refresh, and the big headline is Bighand bros. x NEIGHBOR’s VANADINITE going on tap.
MugiWait, what even is VANADINITE? That name sounds like a boss battle, so what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroFunny enough, it’s a Mexican Light Lager at 4.5%, so it’s crisp, easygoing, and built for daytime drinking.
MugiOkay, but then I saw DH Saison and Citrus Saison in the list, and my brain filed a complaint.
Hop BroDH means dry hopping, where you add hops after fermentation to boost aroma. Gangi Brewing’s GO BARE even uses lemon baum, so the aroma gets playful fast.
MugiHold on, lemon baum inside beer? That sounds like the dessert aisle has entered the chat!
Hop BroAnd the fresh keg from BALDYS GOOD BEER, WINDMILL, is a Session IPA with berry and stone-fruit notes, gentle malt, and a really tidy bitterness.
MugiThat sounds perfect for a first daytime pint, especially if there’s octopus carpaccio or roast pork involved.
Hop BroExactly. The range is the fun part, from easy session beers to HOT BLOOD IPA and even a 9% imperial beast from Hop Kotan, so you can pair your way through the menu.
MugiPlus they open at noon, so it’s day drinking in Nogata, and there’s a Katsuhisa birthday party on July 3 and 4? My calendar is losing control.
Hop BroThat’s the right kind of loss. NEIGHBOR also has serious food range, so starting with WINDMILL and circling back to VANADINITE sounds like a very solid plan.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want to cheers right now with carpaccio in one hand, while you teach me dry hopping between sips.
NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano, announced its June 27 tap lineup. Eight beers are on tap, ranging from lighter session styles to a 9% imperial rye stout, giving the bar a broad and food-friendly selection.
Highlights from the lineup
- Bighand bros.×NEIGHBOR “VANADINITE” / Mexican Light Lager (4.5%)
- Gangi Brewing “GO BARE” / DH Saison w/Lemon baum (4.5%)
- fete Mishima Brewery “Nishiura Soleil 6” / Citrus Saison (5%)
- BALDYS GOOD BEER “WINDMILL” / Session IPA (4.5%)
- Gangi Brewing “MORE GRIND” / Golden Stout (5%)
- Kyoto Brewing “Hitotsubu Manbai” / Saison (6%)
- NEIGHBOR×CYCADBREWING “HOT BLOOD IPA” / West Coast IPA (7.5%)
- Hoppotan Brewing “Iki na Haka RYE” / Imperial Rye Stout (9%)
The newly tapped “WINDMILL” is described as a session IPA with berry, stone-fruit, and subtle grassy notes. Its moderate body and gentle bitterness make it an easy pick for daytime drinking.
Food options include the pub’s popular roast pork, edamame peperoncino, charcoal-grilled baby corn, salmon biryani, octopus carpaccio with basil sauce, chili con carne nachos, and tuna cream pasta with yuzu kosho. The kitchen looks set up for pairing with different beer styles.
NEIGHBOR opens from 12:00 as usual. The post also notes a birthday party for Katsushou on July 3 and 4, making this a useful update for anyone planning a visit to Nogata.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNogata’s NEIGHBOR just rolled out an 8-tap refresh, and the big headline is Bighand bros. x NEIGHBOR’s VANADINITE going on tap.
MugiWait, what even is VANADINITE? That name sounds like a boss battle, so what kind of beer is it?
Hop BroFunny enough, it’s a Mexican Light Lager at 4.5%, so it’s crisp, easygoing, and built for daytime drinking.
MugiOkay, but then I saw DH Saison and Citrus Saison in the list, and my brain filed a complaint.
Hop BroDH means dry hopping, where you add hops after fermentation to boost aroma. Gangi Brewing’s GO BARE even uses lemon baum, so the aroma gets playful fast.
MugiHold on, lemon baum inside beer? That sounds like the dessert aisle has entered the chat!
Hop BroAnd the fresh keg from BALDYS GOOD BEER, WINDMILL, is a Session IPA with berry and stone-fruit notes, gentle malt, and a really tidy bitterness.
MugiThat sounds perfect for a first daytime pint, especially if there’s octopus carpaccio or roast pork involved.
Hop BroExactly. The range is the fun part, from easy session beers to HOT BLOOD IPA and even a 9% imperial beast from Hop Kotan, so you can pair your way through the menu.
MugiPlus they open at noon, so it’s day drinking in Nogata, and there’s a Katsuhisa birthday party on July 3 and 4? My calendar is losing control.
Hop BroThat’s the right kind of loss. NEIGHBOR also has serious food range, so starting with WINDMILL and circling back to VANADINITE sounds like a very solid plan.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want to cheers right now with carpaccio in one hand, while you teach me dry hopping between sips.
