NEIGHBOR Puts 8 Beers on Tap, Including Baeren and DD4D, for Lunch in Nogata
The beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Tokyo, has announced its lunch service and released an 8-tap lineup. Baeren, Oni Densetsu, DD4D, and Baird Beer are joined by Hinterland and Ace Cider, creating a broad selection that pairs well with food.
Hop BroNogata's NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill has released 8 taps along with its lunch service notice. From lager to hazy, double IPA, and more, it is a lineup with a lot to look at.
MugiWhoa! An 8-tap lineup is a lot, isn't it? Just looking at the menu, my choices are in total gridlock!
Hop BroWhat stands out first is Baeren's The Day N Classic. It's a Dortmunder at 6%, so it has enough body to satisfy while still pairing easily with food. You could call it a dependable mainstay.
MugiA Dortmunder? What even is that! It sounds kind of strong, but what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a lager with a good malty richness and a clean finish. And they also have DD4D's DD4D IPA and Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA, so hop fans should have a lot of fun.
MugiOhhh! Hop fan heaven, huh. And I heard there's fruity stuff too, so I'm curious about that!
Hop BroThere is. Hinterland's Blueberry Wheat and Ace Cider's Ace Guava are perfect for days when you want to enjoy some fruit character. Also, Oni Densetsu's Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison has the light, lively feel of a saison with hop aroma on top, the kind that makes you grin when you drink it.
MugiA saison sounds stylish just from the name, but what do you mean by light yet aromatic? My head is already full of beer!
Hop BroIn short, it means it feels light on the palate but still has a strong aroma. With something like PAINT PALETTE BREWING's Rye Hazy IPA, using rye instead of wheat brings out a bit of spiciness, and that is interesting too.
MugiThat's the kind of thing that makes me want to taste everything side by side! And they even have homemade cheddar sausage and white liver mousse, so the snacks are way too strong for me to handle!
Hop BroExactly. They also have jerk chicken rice and pasta changed to peperoncino with mackerel and kanzuri, so it is set up for a proper long lunch. With a 12:00 opening and a day-drinking welcome vibe, ending slowly with the 10% Habano Noir is a solid option.
MugiI already want to go...! Lunch into daytime drinking is just too good, and this lineup in Nogata is basically cheating.
Hop BroRight? I'm already in the mood for one more in Nogata today. If you work your way through the 8 taps with food, by the time you leave you'll probably have your next beer picked out already.
The beer pub "NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill" in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Tokyo, has announced its current tap lineup along with information about its lunch service. This time it is an 8-tap setup, with a wide range that spans lager, hazy styles, fruit wheat, cider, and double IPA.
The beers on tap are the following eight selections.
- Baeren Brewery "Baeren The Day N Classic" / Dortmunder (6%)
- Hinterland "Blueberry Wheat" / Fruit Wheat (5.4%)
- Noboribetsu local beer Oni Densetsu "Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison" / Saison (5.5%)
- PAINT PALETTE BREWING "MIXED MEDIA" / Rye Hazy IPA (6%)
- NOMCRAFT BREWING "Habano Noir" / Imperial Brown Ale (10%)
- Ace Cider "Ace Guava" / Guava Craft Cider (5%)
- DD4D Brewing "DD4D IPA" / West Coast IPA (7%)
- Baird Beer "Suruga Bay Imperial IPA" / Double IPA (8.5%)
Looking at the lineup, sturdy standards such as Baeren The Day N Classic, DD4D IPA, and Suruga Bay Imperial IPA stand out right away. On the other hand, Blueberry Wheat and Ace Guava are suited to days when you want to enjoy some fruitiness, while Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison and MIXED MEDIA seem to suit people who prioritize aroma and hop character. Habano Noir is a 10% Imperial Brown Ale, and it has a presence as a beer you'd want to take your time with at the end.
On the food side, the menu includes homemade cheddar sausage, white liver mousse, charcoal-grilled toast with Campari fig butter, bonito carpaccio, jerk chicken rice, and a pasta dish changed to peperoncino with mackerel and kanzuri. It is a lineup that makes it easy to pair beer with everything from light appetizers to more substantial plates.
The shop is listed as opening at 12:00, making it easy to use for lunch and daytime drinking. It also includes notes such as precautions for guests bringing dogs and that bicycles cannot be parked in front of the shop, so it is probably best to check before visiting. For anyone in Nogata who wants to follow the tap rotation, this is one place worth checking out for both food and beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNogata's NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill has released 8 taps along with its lunch service notice. From lager to hazy, double IPA, and more, it is a lineup with a lot to look at.
MugiWhoa! An 8-tap lineup is a lot, isn't it? Just looking at the menu, my choices are in total gridlock!
Hop BroWhat stands out first is Baeren's The Day N Classic. It's a Dortmunder at 6%, so it has enough body to satisfy while still pairing easily with food. You could call it a dependable mainstay.
MugiA Dortmunder? What even is that! It sounds kind of strong, but what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's a lager with a good malty richness and a clean finish. And they also have DD4D's DD4D IPA and Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA, so hop fans should have a lot of fun.
MugiOhhh! Hop fan heaven, huh. And I heard there's fruity stuff too, so I'm curious about that!
Hop BroThere is. Hinterland's Blueberry Wheat and Ace Cider's Ace Guava are perfect for days when you want to enjoy some fruit character. Also, Oni Densetsu's Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison has the light, lively feel of a saison with hop aroma on top, the kind that makes you grin when you drink it.
MugiA saison sounds stylish just from the name, but what do you mean by light yet aromatic? My head is already full of beer!
Hop BroIn short, it means it feels light on the palate but still has a strong aroma. With something like PAINT PALETTE BREWING's Rye Hazy IPA, using rye instead of wheat brings out a bit of spiciness, and that is interesting too.
MugiThat's the kind of thing that makes me want to taste everything side by side! And they even have homemade cheddar sausage and white liver mousse, so the snacks are way too strong for me to handle!
Hop BroExactly. They also have jerk chicken rice and pasta changed to peperoncino with mackerel and kanzuri, so it is set up for a proper long lunch. With a 12:00 opening and a day-drinking welcome vibe, ending slowly with the 10% Habano Noir is a solid option.
MugiI already want to go...! Lunch into daytime drinking is just too good, and this lineup in Nogata is basically cheating.
Hop BroRight? I'm already in the mood for one more in Nogata today. If you work your way through the 8 taps with food, by the time you leave you'll probably have your next beer picked out already.
