Miyazaki Hideji Beer's 'Solar Lager' Tapped at NEIGHBOR, 8 Beers on Tap
At the beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Tokyo, Miyazaki Hideji Beer's 'Solar Lager' has gone newly on tap. With eight beers of distinct character, including Kajiya Brewing's Hazy IPA and Minoh Beer's Sansho W-IPA, it's a lineup you can enjoy alongside grilled dishes.
Hop BroAt NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Solar Lager has been tapped. It's a Miyazaki Hideji Beer brew, and with eight beers on tap today, the lineup is pretty exciting.
MugiWhat! Eight beers on tap is basically a beer department store! And starting with a lager sounds really approachable!
Hop BroExactly. It has that clean German Pilsner-like character, with a nice balance of gentle bitterness and malt. Put it first in the lineup, and it's the kind of beer that clears your palate nicely.
MugiWhat do you mean by malt balance? Like a harmony between bitterness and sweetness? Don't suddenly turn beer into a science experiment!
Hop BroBasically, yes. It means the flavor foundation is clean. The malt umami supports it, and the hop bitterness doesn't get too loud, so it goes down easily.
MugiGot it! Now I'm curious about the other taps too. It's giving a lineup full of individual personalities. Hazy IPA and Sansho W-IPA alone already feel like an event!
Hop BroThe lineup is interesting, going from Hazy IPA to W-IPA. There's Kajiya Brewing's '003 Mellow Yellow IPA,' Shiokaze Blue Lab's 'Mugizen,' O'Hara's Brewery's 'Irish Red,' CRAFTROCK BREWING's 'Jam Session 2,' Minoh Beer's 'Sansho W-IPA,' FLORA FERMENTATION's 'Waldschrat,' and Cycad Brewing's 'Riedlei3.'
MugiWait, Sansho W-IPA? What is that, beer going full Japanese spice attack? My snacks are lost already!
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes it fun. Spice and hops collide, so the aroma really pops and the finish stays sharp. It also has some heft, so it should hit the spot for people who like a beer with substance.
MugiAnd NEIGHBOR is supposed to be great with grilled dishes, right? Mozzarella and basil sausage and all that, it's basically begging for beer!
Hop BroThat's right. Being able to change the flavor with food is its strength. Starting light with Solar Lager, then adding depth later with IPA or W-IPA is the best flow.
MugiOkay, decided, I want to head straight to Nogata in Nakano-ku! Cheers with a lager, snack on the food, then finish with a stronger beer - that would be amazing!
At NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, eight craft beers lined up on that day's tap list. The newly tapped beer introduced was Miyazaki Hideji Beer's 'Solar Lager'. With a crisp German Pilsner-like drinkability, gentle bitterness, and a well-balanced malt profile, it is said to be an easy choice for a first beer.
The on-tap lineup spans a wide range of styles. Kajiya Brewing's '003 Mellow Yellow IPA', Shiokaze Blue Lab's 'Mugizen', O'Hara's Brewery's 'Irish Red', CRAFTROCK BREWING's 'Jam Session 2', Minoh Beer's 'Sansho W-IPA', FLORA FERMENTATION's 'Waldschrat', and Cycad Brewing's 'Riedlei3' round out a selection that lets you compare Hazy IPA, Best Bitter, Red Ale, Fruit Session IPA, Double IPA, Schwarz Weizen, and Amber IPA all at once.
NEIGHBOR is a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer paired with grilled dishes. Recommended food for the day included mozzarella and basil sausage, Italian hot dogs, Cajun chicken, greater amberjack carpaccio, jerk chicken rice, and garlic oil pasta with sakura shrimp and savoy cabbage. With everything from a light lager to a 9% W-IPA, it's easy to enjoy a drinking style that starts with a crisp beer in the first half of the meal and moves to something fuller-bodied later on.
The shop is located at J-ARC Nogata 1F, 6-30-26 Nogata, Nakano-ku, Tokyo. Being able to move between lager, IPA, bitter, and red ale depending on your mood or meal is what makes NEIGHBOR especially appealing that day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Solar Lager has been tapped. It's a Miyazaki Hideji Beer brew, and with eight beers on tap today, the lineup is pretty exciting.
MugiWhat! Eight beers on tap is basically a beer department store! And starting with a lager sounds really approachable!
Hop BroExactly. It has that clean German Pilsner-like character, with a nice balance of gentle bitterness and malt. Put it first in the lineup, and it's the kind of beer that clears your palate nicely.
MugiWhat do you mean by malt balance? Like a harmony between bitterness and sweetness? Don't suddenly turn beer into a science experiment!
Hop BroBasically, yes. It means the flavor foundation is clean. The malt umami supports it, and the hop bitterness doesn't get too loud, so it goes down easily.
MugiGot it! Now I'm curious about the other taps too. It's giving a lineup full of individual personalities. Hazy IPA and Sansho W-IPA alone already feel like an event!
Hop BroThe lineup is interesting, going from Hazy IPA to W-IPA. There's Kajiya Brewing's '003 Mellow Yellow IPA,' Shiokaze Blue Lab's 'Mugizen,' O'Hara's Brewery's 'Irish Red,' CRAFTROCK BREWING's 'Jam Session 2,' Minoh Beer's 'Sansho W-IPA,' FLORA FERMENTATION's 'Waldschrat,' and Cycad Brewing's 'Riedlei3.'
MugiWait, Sansho W-IPA? What is that, beer going full Japanese spice attack? My snacks are lost already!
Hop BroThat's exactly what makes it fun. Spice and hops collide, so the aroma really pops and the finish stays sharp. It also has some heft, so it should hit the spot for people who like a beer with substance.
MugiAnd NEIGHBOR is supposed to be great with grilled dishes, right? Mozzarella and basil sausage and all that, it's basically begging for beer!
Hop BroThat's right. Being able to change the flavor with food is its strength. Starting light with Solar Lager, then adding depth later with IPA or W-IPA is the best flow.
MugiOkay, decided, I want to head straight to Nogata in Nakano-ku! Cheers with a lager, snack on the food, then finish with a stronger beer - that would be amazing!
