Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi taps South Aizu Mountain Brewing's Blueberry Thumb
Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi in Mitaka posted its August 18 lineup, featuring a new tap from South Aizu Mountain Brewing, "BLUEBERRY THUMB," alongside a 10-beer draft list and beer-friendly snacks built around broth and savory flavors.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka, where the new tap is BLUEBERRY THUMB.
MugiWhat! Blueberries in beer, and it’s dark too? How does that even work!?
Hop BroIt’s from Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing, a 6.5% dark saison. You get acidity, a little tannic edge, and aroma, but the sweetness stays pretty restrained.
MugiHold on, what is a dark saison? Did this turn into a beer quiz all of a sudden!?
Hop BroA saison is usually known for a dry, lively finish, and this version layers in darker malt character. So think of it as a crisp dark beer and you’re close.
MugiOhhh, so it’s not some sugary dessert beer, it’s more like grown-up berry vibes!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just BLUEBERRY THUMB. They’ve also got Azarashi Pilsner Okawari, Shinkan no Pale Ale, and Minoh Beer’s W-IPA, so it’s a full 10-tap lineup.
MugiNo way, Dry-Hopped Weizen already sounds like a tongue twister. Do I need pronunciation practice before I order!?
Hop BroThat one’s from Yatsugatake Brewery Touchdown. It takes the soft wheat-beer feel and adds extra hop aroma, basically making wheat beer brighter.
MugiAs if the beer list wasn’t dangerous enough, the food sounds stacked too. Three dashi-driven snacks is just unfair, right?
Hop BroExactly. They’re pushing dashi-simmered burdock karaage, octopus with salsa, and quail eggs with huajiao. It’s three minutes from Mitaka Station South Exit, open 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and good for dine-in or takeaway.
MugiThat settles it. I want to toast with BLUEBERRY THUMB first, then work my way to Azarashi Pilsner Okawari!
New tap
Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi's August 18 post covers service from 17:00 to 23:00. The new beer is South Aizu Mountain Brewing's "BLUEBERRY THUMB," a 6.5% blueberry dark saison. The brewery describes it as showing acidity, tannin, and aroma, while staying on the drier side, which makes it a good fit for fans of darker, less sweet beers.
Draft list
- ANDBEER & Mitaka Yamaneko Brewery / Azzarashi Pilsner Okaeri
- Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / BLUEBERRY THUMB
- Hideji Beer / Shinkan no Pale Ale
- Shiga Kogen Beer / SNOWMONKEY IPA Orange Label
- Ohyama G Beer / Yuyuu Gteki
- Hideji Beer / Kemuri Hige Stout
- Shiga Kogen Beer / SHIGA KOGEN IPA 2.03 Center of the Universe IPA
- ANDBEER / Brut Lemon
- Yatsugatake Brewery Touchdown / Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen ver.2
- Minoh Beer / W-IPA
The pub
Located about three minutes from Mitaka Station South Exit, the pub is a compact, counter-led craft beer bar with 10 taps and a focus on food pairings. The post highlights deep-fried burdock simmered in dashi, octopus with salsa sauce, and quail eggs seasoned with sansho, plus standard snacks like potato salad and chili beans. It also offers plastic-cup takeout, so it works both as a sit-down beer stop and as a quick grab-and-go option.
The post also notes closing days for August 19, 25, and 31.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka, where the new tap is BLUEBERRY THUMB.
MugiWhat! Blueberries in beer, and it’s dark too? How does that even work!?
Hop BroIt’s from Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing, a 6.5% dark saison. You get acidity, a little tannic edge, and aroma, but the sweetness stays pretty restrained.
MugiHold on, what is a dark saison? Did this turn into a beer quiz all of a sudden!?
Hop BroA saison is usually known for a dry, lively finish, and this version layers in darker malt character. So think of it as a crisp dark beer and you’re close.
MugiOhhh, so it’s not some sugary dessert beer, it’s more like grown-up berry vibes!
Hop BroAnd it’s not just BLUEBERRY THUMB. They’ve also got Azarashi Pilsner Okawari, Shinkan no Pale Ale, and Minoh Beer’s W-IPA, so it’s a full 10-tap lineup.
MugiNo way, Dry-Hopped Weizen already sounds like a tongue twister. Do I need pronunciation practice before I order!?
Hop BroThat one’s from Yatsugatake Brewery Touchdown. It takes the soft wheat-beer feel and adds extra hop aroma, basically making wheat beer brighter.
MugiAs if the beer list wasn’t dangerous enough, the food sounds stacked too. Three dashi-driven snacks is just unfair, right?
Hop BroExactly. They’re pushing dashi-simmered burdock karaage, octopus with salsa, and quail eggs with huajiao. It’s three minutes from Mitaka Station South Exit, open 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and good for dine-in or takeaway.
MugiThat settles it. I want to toast with BLUEBERRY THUMB first, then work my way to Azarashi Pilsner Okawari!
