Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi lines up 10 taps from sours to IPA on May 22
Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi near the south exit of Mitaka Station has announced its tap list for Friday, May 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The lineup ranges widely from berry sours to pale ales, stouts, saisons, and IPAs, making it a place to linger and drink at a counter-centered bar.
Hop BroBeer Pub Neko to Azarashi near the south exit of Mitaka Station has put out its tap list for Friday, May 22. With 10 options ranging from sours to IPA, this is the kind of lineup that makes you want to settle in at the counter and take your time.
MugiWhoa, 10 beers on tap? And because it says sour, does that mean some beers are actually tart? My brain is struggling to keep up!
Hop BroExactly. For example, "Romanchikku Mura / Tochigi Berry Berry Sour" is all about fruitiness and acidity. The juicy berry character comes forward, making it perfect as a first drink.
MugiOhhh! But names like pale ale and stout sound like spells to me. I can't even tell which ones are light, and every time I order one my brain feels like it's shorting out...
Hop BroLeave that to me. A comparison between classic styles like T.Y.HARBOR's pale ale and Shiga Kogen Beer’s from scratch makes the hop aroma and malt sweetness easier to pick up. It’s fun to look for the balance between briskness and toastiness.
MugiThey even have Oyama G Beer’s stout! But black beer always gives the impression of being heavy and bitter. Is it the kind of beer you only drink after dinner?
Hop BroNot necessarily. Stout's appeal is its roasty malt character, and it can even leave a coffee-like finish. Plus, this place has chili beans and burdock root karaage, so it actually pairs really well.
MugiWow, even the food is strong! If they have warm snacks like salsiccia spring rolls and char siu, I feel like I’d never be able to slow down my drinking pace!
Hop BroAnd then there’s Ushitora Brewery’s Sachi Hop, a Session IPA, and Shiga Kogen, DOGFISH HEAD, and OXBOW’s Kind of Gold, an ambitious collaboration IPA. Session styles are lighter and aroma-focused, while imperial styles have more body and higher alcohol, with the full force of hops coming through.
MugiSo there’s everything from easy-drinking to big-impact styles. And they even finish with Almost Cider? This is basically the mixed martial arts of drinking!
Hop BroOn top of that, there’s even a teaser for a Beer Heun Tap Takeover at the end of June. Today, I’d like to say let’s start with one drink at Neko to Azarashi, but honestly, both of us probably want to head to Mitaka right now.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a counter-side toast situation! If you’re facing 10 taps at Neko to Azarashi, there’s no way you’ll be able to stop at "just one more"!
Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi (Shimo-renjaku, Mitaka City, Tokyo; a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Mitaka Station) announced its business lineup for Friday, May 22. As its official site describes it as "a small shop with mostly counter seating," it is appealing for the chance to quietly enjoy one drink at a time without any pretense. The food menu features vegetable-based side dishes, french fries, chili beans, and other items that pair easily with beer.
The taps for the day will include 10 selections ranging from tart, fruity styles to classic beers with distinct hop and malt character.
Today's Taps
- Romanchikku Mura / Tochigi Berry Berry Sour (FruitSour)
- T.Y.HARBOR / Pale Ale (PaleAle)
- Locovia / Super Saison 2024 (Saison)
- Oyama G Beer / Stout (Stout)
- Mojiko Beer / Sakura Beer (AmberLage)
- Shiga Kogen Beer / from scratch (BlondeAle)
- GROUNDTAP BREWERY / Asanagi (Lemon Wit)
- Ushitora Brewery / Sachi Hop (SessionIPA)
- Shiga Kogen Beer / DOGFISH HEAD x OXBOW x SHIGA KOGEN / Kind of Gold (ImperialIPA)
- Iwate Kura / Almost Cider Fuji ver. (Cider)
The post also says that as temperatures have dropped, warm dishes such as chili beans, salsiccia spring rolls, burdock root karaage, and char siu are available, making it an easy day to keep drinking alongside a meal. In addition, a "Beer Heun Tap Takeover" is already being teased for the end of June, so there is plenty to look forward to next.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Pub Neko to Azarashi near the south exit of Mitaka Station has put out its tap list for Friday, May 22. With 10 options ranging from sours to IPA, this is the kind of lineup that makes you want to settle in at the counter and take your time.
MugiWhoa, 10 beers on tap? And because it says sour, does that mean some beers are actually tart? My brain is struggling to keep up!
Hop BroExactly. For example, "Romanchikku Mura / Tochigi Berry Berry Sour" is all about fruitiness and acidity. The juicy berry character comes forward, making it perfect as a first drink.
MugiOhhh! But names like pale ale and stout sound like spells to me. I can't even tell which ones are light, and every time I order one my brain feels like it's shorting out...
Hop BroLeave that to me. A comparison between classic styles like T.Y.HARBOR's pale ale and Shiga Kogen Beer’s from scratch makes the hop aroma and malt sweetness easier to pick up. It’s fun to look for the balance between briskness and toastiness.
MugiThey even have Oyama G Beer’s stout! But black beer always gives the impression of being heavy and bitter. Is it the kind of beer you only drink after dinner?
Hop BroNot necessarily. Stout's appeal is its roasty malt character, and it can even leave a coffee-like finish. Plus, this place has chili beans and burdock root karaage, so it actually pairs really well.
MugiWow, even the food is strong! If they have warm snacks like salsiccia spring rolls and char siu, I feel like I’d never be able to slow down my drinking pace!
Hop BroAnd then there’s Ushitora Brewery’s Sachi Hop, a Session IPA, and Shiga Kogen, DOGFISH HEAD, and OXBOW’s Kind of Gold, an ambitious collaboration IPA. Session styles are lighter and aroma-focused, while imperial styles have more body and higher alcohol, with the full force of hops coming through.
MugiSo there’s everything from easy-drinking to big-impact styles. And they even finish with Almost Cider? This is basically the mixed martial arts of drinking!
Hop BroOn top of that, there’s even a teaser for a Beer Heun Tap Takeover at the end of June. Today, I’d like to say let’s start with one drink at Neko to Azarashi, but honestly, both of us probably want to head to Mitaka right now.
MugiYeah, this is definitely a counter-side toast situation! If you’re facing 10 taps at Neko to Azarashi, there’s no way you’ll be able to stop at "just one more"!
