NEIGHBOR adds Yatsugatake Brewery Rock Weizen and lists eight taps
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Tokyo, has added Yatsugatake Brewery's Rock Weizen to its lineup. The post also shares an eight-tap list spanning a collaboration Mexican light lager, saisons, an IPA, and a rye stout.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just put on Rock Weizen, and that's today's big topic. It's a fresh pour from Yatsugatake Brewery, and it feels perfect for hot weather.
MugiWait, such a rock-star name and it's a weizen? It sounds like it should shred a guitar, not be soft and easygoing!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's a German-style weizen, made with over 50% wheat malt, so it lands in that hazy wheat-beer zone.
MugiHold on, over 50% wheat malt sounds like a chemistry exam. What does that actually do to the flavor?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's creamy on the palate, with banana and clove aromas floating up. The bitterness stays gentle, so it's easy to drink even in the heat.
MugiOoh, a cloudy white look and soft aroma? That actually sounds super friendly for someone still new to craft beer like me!
Hop BroAnd NEIGHBOR didn't stop there, they rolled out eight taps today. You've got the Bighand bros. collab VANADINITE, HOT BLOOD IPA, and even Hoppokotan's imperial rye stout.
MugiHang on, DH Saison and West Coast IPA just landed like spell names. If I say them out loud, do I lose mana?
Hop BroDH means dry-hopped, and saison is a light, aromatic farmhouse style. Plus VANADINITE is a Mexican light lager with corn and wheat, giving it soft sweetness and a dry finish that works great with food.
MugiThat sounds made for biryani and spice dishes! And seeing burgers and hot dogs paired with HOT BLOOD IPA feels like a direct attack on my appetite.
Hop BroExactly. They open at 5 p.m., and there's a birthday party coming on July 3 and July 4, so it's a flight-worthy lineup. At this point I want a Rock Weizen in one hand and food in the other.
NEIGHBOR, a craft beer pub and grill in Nogata, Nakano, Tokyo, posted an updated tap list. The newest addition is Yatsugatake Brewery's Rock Weizen, described as a German-style weizen brewed with more than 50% wheat malt. The post highlights a cloudy appearance, a creamy mouthfeel, banana- and clove-like aroma, and gentle bitterness, making it an easy-drinking choice for warm weather.
The food side is a clear part of the appeal here as well. In the post, NEIGHBOR recommends pairing beers with spice-forward dishes, burgers, and hot dogs, and notes that the Hot Blood IPA works especially well with burgers and hot dogs. Biryani is also still on the menu. The bar opens at 17:00.
Today's on Tap
- Bighand bros.×NEIGHBOR / 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%
- Yatsugatake Brewery Rock Weizen / Weizen 5.5%
- Kyoto Brewing Ichiryu Manpai / Saison 6%
- NEIGHBOR×CYCADBREWING HOT BLOOD IPA / West Coast IPA 7.5%
- Hop Kotan Brewing Sui na Haka RYE / Imperial Rye Stout 9%
Among them, VANADINITE is presented as the second collaboration beer from a three-shop project that also includes esperanza in Fukuoka and PARLOR OKUMURA in Tokyo. It is a Mexican light lager brewed with corn and wheat, and the post describes it as soft, floral, dry on the finish, and built to accompany food.
NEIGHBOR is located on the first floor of J-ARC Nogata in Tokyo's Nakano Ward. With a lineup that ranges from a light lager to a rye stout, plus a kitchen that leans into beer-friendly dishes, the bar is set up as a place where the tap list and the plate can be enjoyed together. The post also mentions a birthday party for Katsushou on July 3 and 4.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNEIGHBOR in Nogata just put on Rock Weizen, and that's today's big topic. It's a fresh pour from Yatsugatake Brewery, and it feels perfect for hot weather.
MugiWait, such a rock-star name and it's a weizen? It sounds like it should shred a guitar, not be soft and easygoing!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's a German-style weizen, made with over 50% wheat malt, so it lands in that hazy wheat-beer zone.
MugiHold on, over 50% wheat malt sounds like a chemistry exam. What does that actually do to the flavor?
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's creamy on the palate, with banana and clove aromas floating up. The bitterness stays gentle, so it's easy to drink even in the heat.
MugiOoh, a cloudy white look and soft aroma? That actually sounds super friendly for someone still new to craft beer like me!
Hop BroAnd NEIGHBOR didn't stop there, they rolled out eight taps today. You've got the Bighand bros. collab VANADINITE, HOT BLOOD IPA, and even Hoppokotan's imperial rye stout.
MugiHang on, DH Saison and West Coast IPA just landed like spell names. If I say them out loud, do I lose mana?
Hop BroDH means dry-hopped, and saison is a light, aromatic farmhouse style. Plus VANADINITE is a Mexican light lager with corn and wheat, giving it soft sweetness and a dry finish that works great with food.
MugiThat sounds made for biryani and spice dishes! And seeing burgers and hot dogs paired with HOT BLOOD IPA feels like a direct attack on my appetite.
Hop BroExactly. They open at 5 p.m., and there's a birthday party coming on July 3 and July 4, so it's a flight-worthy lineup. At this point I want a Rock Weizen in one hand and food in the other.
