NEIGHBOR in Nogata Lists Kyoto Brewing’s Coffee Brown Ale and Seven More Taps
NEIGHBOR, a craft beer pub in Nogata, Tokyo, has shared an eight-drink tap list featuring Kyoto Brewing’s Coffee Brown Ale. The selection ranges from Bohemian pilsner and soba ale to fruit ale, cider, golden ale, and hazy IPA.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR, the beer pub in Nogata, has refreshed its eight-tap lineup. The star is Kyoto Brewing's “Share: Coffee Brown Ale Edition.”
MugiWhoa, that name already sounds grown-up! Is a coffee brown ale literally beer that tastes like coffee?
Hop BroIt uses El Salvador coffee beans roasted in Kyoto, layering roastiness with malt notes reminiscent of hazelnut, chocolate, and caramel—the flavor of malt.
MugiWhat even is malt flavor? Does barley transform into chocolate and caramel by magic? Tell me the source of that toastiness!
Hop BroMalt is germinated barley that has been dried and kilned; deeper kilning brings out roasty flavors. Here, the rich roasted malt teams up beautifully with coffee.
MugiI see! It sounds dessert-like, but its British pub-ale character means a calm, easy finish—perfect for sipping slowly.
Hop BroThe comparisons are fun too: Ushitorā Brewery’s “#996 Bohemi Pils” is a Bohemian pilsner, while Himitsu Beer’s “VS” is a distinctive buckwheat ale.
MugiBuckwheat can be beer too!? I can prepare for New Year’s soba by drinking it... wait, that is not how soba works!
Hop BroThere’s also NUDE BEER’s spiced fruit ale “KOUN,” FILL BREWING’s golden ale, and Firestone Walker’s hazy IPA—a beer for every mood.
MugiAnd there are CLEAR YELLOW and CLEAR RED hard ciders from Green Neighbors, plus bonito carpaccio with plum jelly! I want to toast in Nogata right now—let’s go!
Eight drinks on tap at NEIGHBOR
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano, Tokyo, has updated its tap list with eight selections. The featured new arrival is Kyoto Brewing’s Share: Coffee Brown Ale Edition. Brewed with El Salvador coffee roasted in Kyoto, the beer combines roasted coffee aromas with malt flavors reminiscent of hazelnut, chocolate, and caramel. Despite its rich, roasty character, it is described as having the calm, approachable finish associated with an English-style pub ale.
The beer lineup also includes Ushitora Brewery’s #996 Bohemian Pils, Himitsu Beer’s VS, NUDE BEER’s KOUN-Koun-, FILL BREWING’s 55KINGS, and Firestone Walker’s Mind Haze. The range covers a Bohemian pilsner, soba ale, fruit ale with spices, golden ale, and hazy IPA, offering plenty of stylistic variety in one visit.
For cider drinkers, Green Neighbors Hard Cider’s CLEAR YELLOW and CLEAR RED are also available. Both are listed as modern ciders, giving the eight-tap selection an additional option beyond beer.
NEIGHBOR’s food recommendations include a katsuo carpaccio topped with house-made ume soy-sauce gelée and plenty of aromatics. The lightly seared fish is specifically described as a good match for Himitsu Beer. Other recommendations include fig salami and scallop-and-spinach cream pasta.
Located on Nogata’s J-ARC Nogata building, NEIGHBOR brings together rotating craft drinks, food, and a relaxed pub atmosphere. The bar also announced two days of nostalgic records, adding a music-focused change of mood to the regular tap-list experience.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR, the beer pub in Nogata, has refreshed its eight-tap lineup. The star is Kyoto Brewing's “Share: Coffee Brown Ale Edition.”
MugiWhoa, that name already sounds grown-up! Is a coffee brown ale literally beer that tastes like coffee?
Hop BroIt uses El Salvador coffee beans roasted in Kyoto, layering roastiness with malt notes reminiscent of hazelnut, chocolate, and caramel—the flavor of malt.
MugiWhat even is malt flavor? Does barley transform into chocolate and caramel by magic? Tell me the source of that toastiness!
Hop BroMalt is germinated barley that has been dried and kilned; deeper kilning brings out roasty flavors. Here, the rich roasted malt teams up beautifully with coffee.
MugiI see! It sounds dessert-like, but its British pub-ale character means a calm, easy finish—perfect for sipping slowly.
Hop BroThe comparisons are fun too: Ushitorā Brewery’s “#996 Bohemi Pils” is a Bohemian pilsner, while Himitsu Beer’s “VS” is a distinctive buckwheat ale.
MugiBuckwheat can be beer too!? I can prepare for New Year’s soba by drinking it... wait, that is not how soba works!
Hop BroThere’s also NUDE BEER’s spiced fruit ale “KOUN,” FILL BREWING’s golden ale, and Firestone Walker’s hazy IPA—a beer for every mood.
MugiAnd there are CLEAR YELLOW and CLEAR RED hard ciders from Green Neighbors, plus bonito carpaccio with plum jelly! I want to toast in Nogata right now—let’s go!
