Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi: 10 Beers Including Minamichita Blood Orange IPA Appear on 4/30
The beer pub "Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi" at the south exit of Mitaka Station will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on April 30. In its latest Instagram post, it released a 10-tap list including new openings from Y Market Brewing and Minoh Beer, and also announced food items such as char siu and chilled tofu.
Hop BroThe tap lineup at Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi near the south exit of Mitaka Station is pretty interesting for April 30 only. It is open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and they have posted a 10-beer tap list on Instagram.
MugiWait, 10 beers!? I thought it was a small beer pub, but that is amazing that you can choose from that many!
Hop BroThe new taps are Y Market Brewing's Minamichita Blood Orange IPA and Minoh Beer's Stout. The first is an IPA with a bright citrus aroma, and the second is all about the toasty character of roasted malt.
MugiI get IPA, but what does roasted character even mean? Like coffee-ish?
Hop BroExactly, roughly speaking it is a roasty aroma. When dark malt is used, it gives off a fragrant note like coffee or cacao, and that is one of the fun parts of stout.
MugiWow, and they also have a lot of fruit-forward beers. KIX BEER's Hassaku Ale and Sankt Gallen's Shonan Gold sound delicious just from the names!
Hop BroRight, it has everything from easy-drinking beers to more contemplative ones, and there are also German styles like Plank Brewery's Pilsaar and Fujizakura Heights' Weizen. You can also see them gradually moving back toward the regular lineup toward the end of the month, so the tasting comparison should be fun.
MugiBut when there are that many beers, it is easy to get lost... I always run into the what should I drink first? problem!
Hop BroIn that case, pairing with food helps a lot. They have char siu, chilled tofu topped with plenty of condiments, and rapeseed blossoms dressed with mustard, so matching citrusy beers with IPAs and richer beers with stouts makes it all land nicely.
MugiWhoa, that is the kind of thing that sends you straight into pairing rabbit hole territory! Then I want to start with the Minamichita Blood Orange IPA and finish with the stout!
Hop BroNice, that is perfect for a quiet night of drinking in Mitaka. Chasing the character of each rotating keg makes me want both of us to go all in from the very first drink.
April 30 Tap List
"Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi," a small beer pub about a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Mitaka Station, is centered around counter seating. Its official website presents it as a place to enjoy craft beer and food pairings, and on this day it is open from Wednesday, April 30, 17:00-23:00, with an Instagram post listing 10 taps.
New on Tap
- Y Market Brewing "Minamichita Blood Orange IPA"
- Minoh Beer "Stout"
In the Instagram caption, the pub explains that after spending April focused on German-style beers, it will gradually return to its usual lineup toward the end of the month. In addition to the two new taps, fruit ales and standard styles are also on offer, creating a lineup that allows for a wide range of drinking experiences.
The 10 Beers for the Day
1. Y Market Brewing "Minamichita Blood Orange IPA"
2. Minoh Beer "Stout"
3. KIX BEER "Hassaku Ale"
4. Ushitora "Ushitora Mandaina"
5. Plank Brewery "Pilsaar"
6. Sankt Gallen "Shonan Gold"
7. Yokohama Beer "Pale Ale"
8. Fujizakura Heights "Weizen"
9. Minami Aizu Mountain Brewing "Aizu Shioyama Suppe"
10. Yokohama Beer "Alt"
From a blood orange IPA and a stout with roasted notes to a citrus fruit ale, and all the way to German-origin pilsner and weizen styles, the lineup is broad, ranging from easy-drinking beers to dark styles you may want to sip slowly. Food items include char siu, chilled tofu topped with plenty of condiments, rapeseed blossoms dressed with mustard, an omelet quiche-style with salmon and rapeseed blossoms, and dishes using fresh onions, making them easy to order alongside beer.
For a relaxed craft beer night in Mitaka, this is the kind of place you would want to stop by to check out the character of the rotating kegs.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap lineup at Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi near the south exit of Mitaka Station is pretty interesting for April 30 only. It is open from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and they have posted a 10-beer tap list on Instagram.
MugiWait, 10 beers!? I thought it was a small beer pub, but that is amazing that you can choose from that many!
Hop BroThe new taps are Y Market Brewing's Minamichita Blood Orange IPA and Minoh Beer's Stout. The first is an IPA with a bright citrus aroma, and the second is all about the toasty character of roasted malt.
MugiI get IPA, but what does roasted character even mean? Like coffee-ish?
Hop BroExactly, roughly speaking it is a roasty aroma. When dark malt is used, it gives off a fragrant note like coffee or cacao, and that is one of the fun parts of stout.
MugiWow, and they also have a lot of fruit-forward beers. KIX BEER's Hassaku Ale and Sankt Gallen's Shonan Gold sound delicious just from the names!
Hop BroRight, it has everything from easy-drinking beers to more contemplative ones, and there are also German styles like Plank Brewery's Pilsaar and Fujizakura Heights' Weizen. You can also see them gradually moving back toward the regular lineup toward the end of the month, so the tasting comparison should be fun.
MugiBut when there are that many beers, it is easy to get lost... I always run into the what should I drink first? problem!
Hop BroIn that case, pairing with food helps a lot. They have char siu, chilled tofu topped with plenty of condiments, and rapeseed blossoms dressed with mustard, so matching citrusy beers with IPAs and richer beers with stouts makes it all land nicely.
MugiWhoa, that is the kind of thing that sends you straight into pairing rabbit hole territory! Then I want to start with the Minamichita Blood Orange IPA and finish with the stout!
Hop BroNice, that is perfect for a quiet night of drinking in Mitaka. Chasing the character of each rotating keg makes me want both of us to go all in from the very first drink.
