Mitaka's Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi taps Shiga Kogen Beer SNOW MONKYE IPA on April 2
Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka, Tokyo, announced its business hours for April 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The new tap is Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKYE IPA. For April, the bar will run 10 taps centered on German beers and fruit ales.
Hop BroMitaka’s Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi has put out its tap list together with its April 2 business notice. The new tap is Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKYE IPA, and that’s the one that really catches my eye.
MugiWhoa, SNOW MONKYE IPA sounds powerful from the name alone! It’s like a monk is training on a snowy mountain with this beer!
Hop BroHaha, that’s a wonderfully free-spirited image. It’s a Hazy IPA at 6.0%, and since it’s described as not leaning too hard into tropical notes while keeping the bitterness firm, it’s aiming for both aroma and drinkability.
MugiSo “not too tropical” means it still has firm bitterness? Then maybe even people who don’t like juice-like beers could get into it?
Hop BroExactly. IPA is a broad style, but this one sounds like it comes in softly with aroma and then leaves a clear hop outline at the end. And the shop’s April theme is a German beer feature plus fruit ales, so the contrast is really interesting.
MugiOhhh, I love that it even brings up the Purity Law stuff! But paired with fruit ales, now I’m stuck trying to decide which one to drink first, and my stomach is holding a meeting!
Hop BroThe lineup is strong too. With 10 taps, they’ve got Shiga Kogen’s Pale Ale, KIX BEER’s Weizenbock, and even Sankt Gallen’s Whey Sour Ale Strawberry, so there’s a lot to keep track of just looking at it.
MugiThat’s amazing! Just seeing names like Olin ver. and strawberry makes me a little happy!
Hop BroAnd it’s only a 3-minute walk from Mitaka Station’s south exit, in a small counter-centered bar. It’s perfect for slowly having one drink after work. They also have side dishes, fried potatoes, and chili beans, so you can snack while you go.
MugiThat’s completely the kind of place I’d want to stop by! If it opens at 5:00 p.m. on April 2, I’d want to make my first drink of the night there.
Hop BroYeah, places like this really let you enjoy the season through the beer lineup. I’d start with SNOW MONKYE IPA today, then finish with a German beer or a fruit ale.
MugiAgreed! Let’s toast in Mitaka tonight, Hop big brother!
Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka, Tokyo, has released its tap list along with its business hours for April 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The new tap this time is Shiga Kogen Beer’s `SNOW MONKYE IPA` from Nagano. It is a Hazy IPA at 6.0%, and is described as being “not pushed too far toward tropical flavors, but with bitterness firmly intact,” so both aromatic brightness and drinking satisfaction can be expected.
The theme for April is “A Special on German Beer and Fruit Ales.” Referring to the Beer Purity Law enacted in 1516, the bar plans to connect many German-style beers alongside contrasting beers made with fruit. The post also notes that April 23 is the day the purity law was established, making it clear that the lineup is being built around that theme.
The 10 taps for the day are:
- Biahern `Enmusubi Bakushu Stout`
- Shiga Kogen Beer `PaleAle PaleAle`
- KIX BEER `Weizenbock WeizenBock`
- Shiga Kogen Beer `SNOW MONKYE IPA`
- Ogna `Apple Hop Olin ver.`
- Sankt Gallen `Whey Sour Ale Strawberry`
- T.Y.HARBOR `AmberAle AmberAle`
- CYCAD BREWING `Buzz Honey AmericanWheat`
- Minami Aizu Mountain Brewing `OLLIE SourIPA`
- Yokohama Bay Brewing `Weekend Journey BelgianWhite`
Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi is a small beer pub centered around counter seating, with 10 craft beers available at all times. The food focuses on side dishes suited to beer, fried potatoes, chili beans, and similar items, making it easy to use even on days when you want a solid meal. Located just a 3-minute walk from Mitaka Station’s south exit, it is the kind of place where you can slowly enjoy one beer after another on the way home from work. April’s regular closing days are listed as the 6th, 13th, 19th, 20th, and 27th.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMitaka’s Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi has put out its tap list together with its April 2 business notice. The new tap is Shiga Kogen Beer’s SNOW MONKYE IPA, and that’s the one that really catches my eye.
MugiWhoa, SNOW MONKYE IPA sounds powerful from the name alone! It’s like a monk is training on a snowy mountain with this beer!
Hop BroHaha, that’s a wonderfully free-spirited image. It’s a Hazy IPA at 6.0%, and since it’s described as not leaning too hard into tropical notes while keeping the bitterness firm, it’s aiming for both aroma and drinkability.
MugiSo “not too tropical” means it still has firm bitterness? Then maybe even people who don’t like juice-like beers could get into it?
Hop BroExactly. IPA is a broad style, but this one sounds like it comes in softly with aroma and then leaves a clear hop outline at the end. And the shop’s April theme is a German beer feature plus fruit ales, so the contrast is really interesting.
MugiOhhh, I love that it even brings up the Purity Law stuff! But paired with fruit ales, now I’m stuck trying to decide which one to drink first, and my stomach is holding a meeting!
Hop BroThe lineup is strong too. With 10 taps, they’ve got Shiga Kogen’s Pale Ale, KIX BEER’s Weizenbock, and even Sankt Gallen’s Whey Sour Ale Strawberry, so there’s a lot to keep track of just looking at it.
MugiThat’s amazing! Just seeing names like Olin ver. and strawberry makes me a little happy!
Hop BroAnd it’s only a 3-minute walk from Mitaka Station’s south exit, in a small counter-centered bar. It’s perfect for slowly having one drink after work. They also have side dishes, fried potatoes, and chili beans, so you can snack while you go.
MugiThat’s completely the kind of place I’d want to stop by! If it opens at 5:00 p.m. on April 2, I’d want to make my first drink of the night there.
Hop BroYeah, places like this really let you enjoy the season through the beer lineup. I’d start with SNOW MONKYE IPA today, then finish with a German beer or a fruit ale.
MugiAgreed! Let’s toast in Mitaka tonight, Hop big brother!
