NEIGHBOR in Nogata posts an 8-tap lineup, led by Kyoto Brewing ESB
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Tokyo, has shared its latest tap list. The lineup adds Kyoto Brewing’s ESB “Share: Extra Special Bitter Edition” and brings together eight beers from breweries including VERTERE and Nara Brewing, alongside summer-friendly food.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just posted an 8-tap lineup, and Kyoto Brewing's ESB 洒落 エクストラスペシャルビター編 is the kind of addition that makes beer nerds lean forward.
MugiWait, what is ESB? That sounds like a secret code, and now the beer name is stylish too? I'm already behind!
Hop BroESB is an English-style bitter, so it's not just about bitterness; it's more about mellow malt and a slow, satisfying drink.
MugiOhhh, biscuit-like malt actually sounds super friendly! So this is like tea-time energy, except everybody gets cheerfully distracted?
Hop BroPretty much. This Kyoto Brewing pour also leans on British hop aroma, so it stays elegant instead of shouting at your taste buds.
MugiBut NEIGHBOR really came loaded. All 8 taps together feels like a direct attack on anyone who can't make decisions.
Hop BroAbsolutely. Pyracantha from NEIGHBOR × VERTERE is a NZ Pale Ale for hop lovers, and HOT BLOOD IPA goes full West Coast with a crisp finish.
MugiNZ, West Coast... did a geography lesson just break into happy hour? My mouth is ready, but my brain is buffering!
Hop BroThink of NZ as bright, expressive hops, and West Coast IPA as clean sharp bitterness. Then you've also got Witte Wieven as a White IPA, AMATSUKAZE-天つ風- on the lager side, and ENNUI with adzuki and condensed milk.
MugiHold on, adzuki and milk in a beer? This lineup has officially left homework territory and entered wild-invention finals.
Hop BroAnd then they back it up with summer-friendly food like chilled tantan noodles and charcoal-grilled corn, all in a relaxed pub near Nogata Station.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. I want to start with 洒落, chase it with Pyracantha and HOT BLOOD IPA, and go to Nogata now.
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Tokyo, shared its tap list for the day. The newest addition is Kyoto Brewing’s ESB, “Share: Extra Special Bitter Edition,” presented as a beer built around biscuit-like malt character and British hop aroma.
The 8 taps
- Share: Extra Special Bitter Edition / Kyoto Brewing
- Pyracantha / NEIGHBOR×VERTERE
- Rain Afterglow / PAINT PALETTE BREWING
- ENNUI / Nara Brewing
- Black Swallow / And Beer
- AMATSUKAZE / NUDE BEER
- Witte Wieven / FLORA FERMENTATION
- HOT BLOOD IPA / NEIGHBOR×CYCADBREWING
The range is broad. NEIGHBOR×VERTERE’s NZ Pale Ale “Pyracantha” is geared toward hop aroma lovers, while Nara Brewing’s “ENNUI” is a brown ale with azuki and condensed milk. “Witte Wieven” from FLORA FERMENTATION is a White IPA, and “HOT BLOOD IPA” from NEIGHBOR×CYCADBREWING is a West Coast IPA. NUDE BEER’s “AMATSUKAZE” adds a West Coast Lager option for drinkers looking for something cleaner and more crisp.
Food on the board includes chilled tantanmen, charcoal-grilled corn, beef tendon stew with harissa, a Genoese salt dog, yellowfin tuna carpaccio, fig calpas, and vongole bianco. NEIGHBOR sits on the first floor of J-ARC Nogata, a neighborhood-friendly beer pub with a relaxed atmosphere that suits slow drinking and food pairing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just posted an 8-tap lineup, and Kyoto Brewing's ESB 洒落 エクストラスペシャルビター編 is the kind of addition that makes beer nerds lean forward.
MugiWait, what is ESB? That sounds like a secret code, and now the beer name is stylish too? I'm already behind!
Hop BroESB is an English-style bitter, so it's not just about bitterness; it's more about mellow malt and a slow, satisfying drink.
MugiOhhh, biscuit-like malt actually sounds super friendly! So this is like tea-time energy, except everybody gets cheerfully distracted?
Hop BroPretty much. This Kyoto Brewing pour also leans on British hop aroma, so it stays elegant instead of shouting at your taste buds.
MugiBut NEIGHBOR really came loaded. All 8 taps together feels like a direct attack on anyone who can't make decisions.
Hop BroAbsolutely. Pyracantha from NEIGHBOR × VERTERE is a NZ Pale Ale for hop lovers, and HOT BLOOD IPA goes full West Coast with a crisp finish.
MugiNZ, West Coast... did a geography lesson just break into happy hour? My mouth is ready, but my brain is buffering!
Hop BroThink of NZ as bright, expressive hops, and West Coast IPA as clean sharp bitterness. Then you've also got Witte Wieven as a White IPA, AMATSUKAZE-天つ風- on the lager side, and ENNUI with adzuki and condensed milk.
MugiHold on, adzuki and milk in a beer? This lineup has officially left homework territory and entered wild-invention finals.
Hop BroAnd then they back it up with summer-friendly food like chilled tantan noodles and charcoal-grilled corn, all in a relaxed pub near Nogata Station.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. I want to start with 洒落, chase it with Pyracantha and HOT BLOOD IPA, and go to Nogata now.
