NEIGHBOR newly taps Minami Shinshu Beer's 'Biscuit Hop,' with an eight-beer tap list
The beer pub NEIGHBOR in Tokyo's Nogata announced that it has newly tapped Minami Shinshu Beer's 'Biscuit Hop.' The post also introduces a seasonal eight-tap lineup and food menu items that pair well with lunch.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just updated its taps, and the highlight is Minami Shinshu Beer Biscuit Hop. A British Strong Ale at 7% already feels like it is going to have serious heft, right?
MugiWhoa, Biscuit Hop sounds delicious! But if it has hop in the name and biscuit too, is it bread? Is it a snack?
Hop BroThat is what makes it interesting. It is not so much about the hops as the toasty malt character taking center stage, giving off a fresh-baked biscuit feel. The bitterness is gentle, and despite the higher ABV it goes down smoothly.
MugiI see... but British Strong Ale sounds strong, doesn't it? The name makes me a little wary!
Hop BroIt is definitely substantial, but not in an aggressive way. The malt depth supports it, so it is just right as a beer to savor slowly. Just as NEIGHBOR describes, it is made for taking your time.
MugiWow! And the tap list is amazing too, eight beers with a wide range of styles makes it the kind of lineup you can choose from just for fun! Saison, sour, wit... I'll get lost here from lunchtime!
Hop BroExactly. Start with a crisp saison, then work in a sour or a white ale with the meal, and finish with Biscuit Hop. There are also both juicy and West Coast IPAs, so the range really fits NEIGHBOR's style.
MugiMy stomach is already growling... And the food is strong too, which is unfair - having a proper lunch-friendly food lineup is the best, isn't it? A Philly cheesesteak sandwich is basically a guaranteed win!
Hop BroOn top of that, they have clam chowder, white liver mousse, and sirloin steak, so it is easy to build a meal centered around beer. They also have jerk chicken rice and rare-grilled tuna, so it is the kind of place where you can go all in from lunch.
MugiIt is great that they are in the Nogata Station area and open at 12:00 PM. If I went in for a relaxed daytime session and finished with Biscuit Hop, I might not want to leave!
Tokyo's Nogata in Nakano Ward, NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill has updated its tap list. The first thing that stands out in the post is the new tapping of Minami Shinshu Beer 'Biscuit Hop'. Introduced as a British Strong Ale (7%), it is a beer with a toasty, biscuit-like malt character and a gentle bitterness that lingers. While the alcohol content is solid, it is described as having a smooth mouthfeel and as the kind of beer you savor slowly.
Today’s on Tap
- Numazu Craft FLEUR DE SAISON / Saison (6.6%)
- Atsumi Peninsula Brewing KOIWAIWAI / Sour Ale (4%)
- Miyazaki Hideji Beer Kuri Kuro / Dark Chestnut Ale (9%)
- Brasserie Knot FLOWER / Belgian Wit (4.5%)
- Minami Shinshu Beer Biscuit Hop / British Strong Ale (7%)
- Gangi Brewing ON CIRCUS / Hazy IPA w/ Spice & Herb (5%)
- Paint Palette Brewing UNDER THE SUN / Juicy IPA (7%)
- Barebottle Brewing Miami Rice / West Coast IPA w/ Jasmine Rice (6.5%)
Looking at the lineup, it spans saisons, sours, whites, juicy IPAs, and West Coast IPAs, offering everything from light and refreshing to full-bodied pours. It is an easy setup for starting with a crisp saison, moving to a sour or wit with the meal, and finishing with a malt-forward beer like Biscuit Hop.
The food highlighted in the post included Philly cheesesteak sandwich, clam chowder, charcoal-grilled lettuce Caesar salad, sirloin steak, white liver mousse, jerk chicken rice, rare-grilled tuna, and vongole with clams. Since the shop opens for lunch, it is easy to drop in for a solid meal and a beer, or build the meal around beer.
The shop is in the Nogata Station area, and the post says it opens at 12:00 PM. They also note that when bringing dogs, customers should bring a leash, diaper, and crate, and that bicycles cannot be parked in front of the shop. From casual daytime drinking to a slow, meal-centered session, this update makes good use of the tap range.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just updated its taps, and the highlight is Minami Shinshu Beer Biscuit Hop. A British Strong Ale at 7% already feels like it is going to have serious heft, right?
MugiWhoa, Biscuit Hop sounds delicious! But if it has hop in the name and biscuit too, is it bread? Is it a snack?
Hop BroThat is what makes it interesting. It is not so much about the hops as the toasty malt character taking center stage, giving off a fresh-baked biscuit feel. The bitterness is gentle, and despite the higher ABV it goes down smoothly.
MugiI see... but British Strong Ale sounds strong, doesn't it? The name makes me a little wary!
Hop BroIt is definitely substantial, but not in an aggressive way. The malt depth supports it, so it is just right as a beer to savor slowly. Just as NEIGHBOR describes, it is made for taking your time.
MugiWow! And the tap list is amazing too, eight beers with a wide range of styles makes it the kind of lineup you can choose from just for fun! Saison, sour, wit... I'll get lost here from lunchtime!
Hop BroExactly. Start with a crisp saison, then work in a sour or a white ale with the meal, and finish with Biscuit Hop. There are also both juicy and West Coast IPAs, so the range really fits NEIGHBOR's style.
MugiMy stomach is already growling... And the food is strong too, which is unfair - having a proper lunch-friendly food lineup is the best, isn't it? A Philly cheesesteak sandwich is basically a guaranteed win!
Hop BroOn top of that, they have clam chowder, white liver mousse, and sirloin steak, so it is easy to build a meal centered around beer. They also have jerk chicken rice and rare-grilled tuna, so it is the kind of place where you can go all in from lunch.
MugiIt is great that they are in the Nogata Station area and open at 12:00 PM. If I went in for a relaxed daytime session and finished with Biscuit Hop, I might not want to leave!
