Eight taps opened at NEIGHBOR: Oni Densetsu, DD4D, and Baird Beer featured
The beer pub NEIGHBOR in Tokyo's Nogata updated its tap list on April 20. Eight distinctive selections were lined up, including Oni Densetsu's "Aooni Pilsner" and "Oni Ripi," along with DD4D, Baird Beer, FLORA FERMENTATION, NOMCRAFT, and more.
Hop BroAt NEIGHBOR in Tokyo's Nogata, the tap list was updated on April 20, and eight distinctive beers lined up. Oni Densetsu, DD4D, Baird Beer, NOMCRAFT, and even FLORA FERMENTATION are in the mix, so today's lineup is pretty adventurous.
MugiWait, eight beers on tap!? If there are that many, I'd probably get happily lost before I even chose my first pint!
Hop BroAs an entry point, Noboribetsu local beer Oni Densetsu's Aooni Pilsner and Hinterland's Blueberry Wheat are gentle picks. Even if you want to start with something light, the lineup makes it easy to slip right in.
MugiI kind of get pilsner, but does Blueberry Wheat taste like a sweet juice? Is that one of those beers that feels like dessert?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: wheat beers tend to have a soft, smooth mouthfeel from the wheat. Add blueberry fruitiness on top, and the aroma becomes bright and floral while the drink still goes down surprisingly easily.
MugiOkay, then I want to try something a little more intriguing next! But Hoppy Saison sounds like the hops are going wild, so I'm nervous!
Hop BroThat's a good reaction. A Hoppy Saison like Oni Densetsu's Oni Ripi adds hop aroma to saison's spicy character, so it's lively but still has real personality. DD4D IPA, meanwhile, leans into the citrusy and piney outline you'd expect from a West Coast IPA, so hop lovers will probably want to start there.
MugiI hear 'West Coast IPA' all the time, but what does hop outline even mean? Can you see it? I can totally picture hops as 3D in my head!
Hop BroNot literally see it, but think of the aroma and bitterness becoming crisp and clearly defined. And if you want even more body, NOMCRAFT's Habano Noir and Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA are the heavier hitters. FLORA FERMENTATION × NUDE's Tayu uses soba in the porter, which makes it especially distinctive.
MugiWhoa, a porter with soba!? That's intriguing, and if there's Ace Cider's Guava too, I could even bring friends who aren't into beer!
Hop BroAnd NEIGHBOR's food is strong too. They even have liver mousse and katsuo tataki on the menu, so the flow of spending the day sowing seeds and tending the fields, then opening at 17:00 and having a drink, really makes for a nice scene. They also spell out the rules for bringing dogs, so it feels like a place where you can relax and stay a while in Nogata.
MugiNow I really want to go! It's perfect for an after-work drink, and tonight I'd start with the Aooni Pilsner and finish with a double IPA!
Hop BroThat's ideal. With everything from an easy-drinking pint to a heavyweight IPA, you can start light and finish completely satisfied. This is the kind of lineup that makes you want to toast at NEIGHBOR tonight.
At the beer pub "NEIGHBOR" in Nogata, Nakano Ward, Tokyo, the tap list for the day was updated. According to the post, the staff spent the day sowing seeds and tending the fields from noon, then prepared eight beers and a craft cider in time for opening.
Taps of the Day
- Noboribetsu Local Beer Oni Densetsu Aooni Pilsner / Pilsner
- Hinterland Blueberry Wheat / Fruit Wheat
- Noboribetsu Local Beer Oni Densetsu Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison / Saison
- FLORA FERMENTATION × NUDE Tayu / Porter with Soba
- NOMCRAFT BREWING Habano Noir / Imperial Brown Ale
- Ace Cider Ace Guava / Guava Craft Cider
- DD4D Brewing DD4D IPA / West Coast IPA
- Baird Beer Suruga Bay Imperial IPA / Double IPA
For those who want to start with something light, the Aooni Pilsner and Blueberry Wheat make for an easy entry. If you want to enjoy the character of hops, the Hoppy Saison from Oni Ripi and the DD4D IPA stand out, and if you're looking for something with more heft, NOMCRAFT's Habano Noir and Baird Beer's Double IPA are the most intriguing picks. Ace Guava, a craft cider, is also available, so having options beyond beer makes the lineup easy to enjoy.
NEIGHBOR is a "craftbeer&grill" in the Nogata area near Tokyo's Nogata Station. The post also introduced food such as liver mousse, fig and Campari butter, charcoal-grilled toast, tuna carpaccio, charcoal-grilled squid in a ceviche style, and firefly squid aglio e olio, making it a place where you can enjoy a meal alongside the beer.
The post also notes that guests should bring a leash, diapers, and a crate when visiting, clearly stating the rules for coming with dogs. It said the shop would open at 17:00 that day, making it an easy place to stop by after work. It's a good spot in Nogata for anyone who wants to drink widely, from hop-forward beers to firmly bitter IPAs.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt NEIGHBOR in Tokyo's Nogata, the tap list was updated on April 20, and eight distinctive beers lined up. Oni Densetsu, DD4D, Baird Beer, NOMCRAFT, and even FLORA FERMENTATION are in the mix, so today's lineup is pretty adventurous.
MugiWait, eight beers on tap!? If there are that many, I'd probably get happily lost before I even chose my first pint!
Hop BroAs an entry point, Noboribetsu local beer Oni Densetsu's Aooni Pilsner and Hinterland's Blueberry Wheat are gentle picks. Even if you want to start with something light, the lineup makes it easy to slip right in.
MugiI kind of get pilsner, but does Blueberry Wheat taste like a sweet juice? Is that one of those beers that feels like dessert?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: wheat beers tend to have a soft, smooth mouthfeel from the wheat. Add blueberry fruitiness on top, and the aroma becomes bright and floral while the drink still goes down surprisingly easily.
MugiOkay, then I want to try something a little more intriguing next! But Hoppy Saison sounds like the hops are going wild, so I'm nervous!
Hop BroThat's a good reaction. A Hoppy Saison like Oni Densetsu's Oni Ripi adds hop aroma to saison's spicy character, so it's lively but still has real personality. DD4D IPA, meanwhile, leans into the citrusy and piney outline you'd expect from a West Coast IPA, so hop lovers will probably want to start there.
MugiI hear 'West Coast IPA' all the time, but what does hop outline even mean? Can you see it? I can totally picture hops as 3D in my head!
Hop BroNot literally see it, but think of the aroma and bitterness becoming crisp and clearly defined. And if you want even more body, NOMCRAFT's Habano Noir and Baird Beer's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA are the heavier hitters. FLORA FERMENTATION × NUDE's Tayu uses soba in the porter, which makes it especially distinctive.
MugiWhoa, a porter with soba!? That's intriguing, and if there's Ace Cider's Guava too, I could even bring friends who aren't into beer!
Hop BroAnd NEIGHBOR's food is strong too. They even have liver mousse and katsuo tataki on the menu, so the flow of spending the day sowing seeds and tending the fields, then opening at 17:00 and having a drink, really makes for a nice scene. They also spell out the rules for bringing dogs, so it feels like a place where you can relax and stay a while in Nogata.
MugiNow I really want to go! It's perfect for an after-work drink, and tonight I'd start with the Aooni Pilsner and finish with a double IPA!
Hop BroThat's ideal. With everything from an easy-drinking pint to a heavyweight IPA, you can start light and finish completely satisfied. This is the kind of lineup that makes you want to toast at NEIGHBOR tonight.
