NEIGHBOR taps Akita Akraba Beer's Weizen and Burnt Mill's Red IPA
The beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Tokyo, announced two new beers on tap in a post dated April 6. In addition to Akita Akraba Beer's Weizen and Burnt Mill Brewery's Red IPA from the UK, the post also revealed the current eight-tap lineup and recommended food items.
Hop BroAt NEIGHBOR in Nogata, two beers were tapped at once. Akita Akraba Beer’s Weizen and Burnt Mill Brewery’s Red IPA are the kind of lineup that makes you want to stop by.
MugiWait, a Weizen and a Red IPA at the same time!? They’re totally different styles, so is today a flavor roller coaster?
Hop BroExactly. First up, Akita Akraba Beer’s Akita Ginjo Beer is a Weizen, and the key point is the bright character from ginjo yeast. It’s fruity, and it’s the kind of beer that goes well with food.
MugiGinjo yeast? What even is that! So it’s a beer with a sake-like aroma? And a slightly hazy body somehow makes it feel extra stylish!
Hop BroThat’s right. When the softness of a Weizen is paired with ginjo-style aromatics, it becomes bright and easy to drink while still keeping its own identity. At 5%, it goes down smoothly, but there’s also the danger of suddenly finding yourself on your second glass.
MugiDanger, or just delicious! And Burnt Mill Brewery’s beer sounds strong just from the name Crimson Highway!
Hop BroThe ruby-colored body of the Red IPA is what catches your eye first. Biscuit- and toffee-like malt character is layered with Simcoe and Chinook hops, bringing a solid roasted aroma and bitterness.
MugiJust hearing Simcoe and Chinook makes my heart race! So this is a firmly bitter beer, the complete opposite of the light Weizen, right?
Hop BroExactly. And NEIGHBOR currently has eight taps total, including Shiga Kogen Beer’s Porter, Gangi Brewing’s Dunkel, and a West Coast Pale Ale, so the lineup makes comparison tasting really fun.
MugiWow, that lineup is strong! And genovese pasta with freshly boiled shirasu means they’re serious about food too, not just beer.
Hop BroYes, and they also have white potato salad, homemade lamb and harissa sausage, and tuna carpaccio, so it’s a great match for grilled dishes. Being able to switch between a light Weizen and a bitter Red IPA depending on the meal is the best part.
MugiI’m done for, I was ready to go the moment I heard 17:00 opening! I want to start with a Weizen and finish with the Red IPA tonight.
At NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Tokyo, the tap lineup was refreshed at the start of the week. In the post, the venue announced “two beers now on tap,” with Akita Akraba Beer's Weizen and BURNT MILL BREWERY's Red IPA newly added.
New on Tap
- Akita Akraba Beer Akita Ginjo Beer / Weizen (5%)
Characterized by a bright, fruity aroma derived from sake ginjo yeast. It has a slightly hazy, full-bodied character, yet remains easy to pair with food.
- BURNT MILL BREWERY Crimson Highway / Red IPA (5.5%)
A Red IPA with a ruby-colored body, layered with malt notes reminiscent of biscuits and toffee, along with classic aromas from Simcoe and Chinook hops. It is described as having a roasted character and firm bitterness.
Today’s on Tap
The current lineup consists of eight taps in total. In addition to the two beers above, the selection includes Shiga Kogen Beer Porter, Gangi Brewing WILY FOX / Dunkel, BURNT MILL BREWERY Diamond Lake / West Coast Pale Ale, CRAFTROCK BREWING Jam Session 2 / Fruit Session IPA, Gangi Brewing ZESTER / Session IPA, and FLORA FERMENTATION Waldschrat / Schwarz Weizen.
For food, the recommendations include a dish pairing genovese pasta with freshly boiled shirasu, along with white potato salad, homemade lamb and harissa sausage, tuna carpaccio, and jerk chicken rice. True to a place centered on grilled dishes and craft beer, the menu is structured so that diners can choose easily between lighter Weizens and more bitter Red IPAs to match their meal.
NEIGHBOR is a beer pub in the Nogata Station area, and the post also notes business hours starting at 17:00. It is the kind of place that suits people who want to follow tap changes while enjoying a meal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt NEIGHBOR in Nogata, two beers were tapped at once. Akita Akraba Beer’s Weizen and Burnt Mill Brewery’s Red IPA are the kind of lineup that makes you want to stop by.
MugiWait, a Weizen and a Red IPA at the same time!? They’re totally different styles, so is today a flavor roller coaster?
Hop BroExactly. First up, Akita Akraba Beer’s Akita Ginjo Beer is a Weizen, and the key point is the bright character from ginjo yeast. It’s fruity, and it’s the kind of beer that goes well with food.
MugiGinjo yeast? What even is that! So it’s a beer with a sake-like aroma? And a slightly hazy body somehow makes it feel extra stylish!
Hop BroThat’s right. When the softness of a Weizen is paired with ginjo-style aromatics, it becomes bright and easy to drink while still keeping its own identity. At 5%, it goes down smoothly, but there’s also the danger of suddenly finding yourself on your second glass.
MugiDanger, or just delicious! And Burnt Mill Brewery’s beer sounds strong just from the name Crimson Highway!
Hop BroThe ruby-colored body of the Red IPA is what catches your eye first. Biscuit- and toffee-like malt character is layered with Simcoe and Chinook hops, bringing a solid roasted aroma and bitterness.
MugiJust hearing Simcoe and Chinook makes my heart race! So this is a firmly bitter beer, the complete opposite of the light Weizen, right?
Hop BroExactly. And NEIGHBOR currently has eight taps total, including Shiga Kogen Beer’s Porter, Gangi Brewing’s Dunkel, and a West Coast Pale Ale, so the lineup makes comparison tasting really fun.
MugiWow, that lineup is strong! And genovese pasta with freshly boiled shirasu means they’re serious about food too, not just beer.
Hop BroYes, and they also have white potato salad, homemade lamb and harissa sausage, and tuna carpaccio, so it’s a great match for grilled dishes. Being able to switch between a light Weizen and a bitter Red IPA depending on the meal is the best part.
MugiI’m done for, I was ready to go the moment I heard 17:00 opening! I want to start with a Weizen and finish with the Red IPA tonight.
