Three Local Beers on Tap at NEIGHBOR: Baeren, Hinterland, and Oni Densetsu
The beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Nakano Ward, announced its tap list for the day on Instagram. The lineup features Baeren Brewery's Dortmunder, Hinterland's Blueberry Wheat, and Noboribetsu local beer Oni Densetsu's Saison, along with food pairing suggestions.
Hop BroThe beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nakano Ward's Nogata just put three local beers on tap on Instagram. Baeren, Hinterland, and Oni Densetsu is the kind of lineup that makes you want to start comparing them right away.
MugiWhoa, that is way too much variety in one shot, isn't it? And on Local Beer Day, it feels like a festival, which makes it even more exciting!
Hop BroFirst up is Baeren Brewery's Dortmunder. It is a classic lager built around malt richness and moderate bitterness, so it goes down really smoothly.
MugiA Dortmunder? What even is that? Is it like a relative of lager? The name sounds powerful already, so I kind of feel intimidated.
Hop BroTo put it simply, it is a German-style beer that emphasizes the savory flavor of malt. Rather than being flashy in aroma, it is the kind that really shines alongside food, and it should pair well with NEIGHBOR's cheddar sausage.
MugiI see! So Hinterland's Blueberry Wheat is sweeter and more dessert-like? Just hearing 'blueberry' already makes it cute!
Hop BroIt is a fruit wheat beer where the softness from the wheat is layered with blueberry aroma. Rather than being overly sweet, it has a gentle fruitiness, and it should also go well with a rich appetizer like white liver mousse.
MugiOh wow, then the Oni Densetsu one sounds pretty bold just from the name, Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison. 'Hoppy' means it has a lot of hops, right?
Hop BroExactly. It is a saison that puts hop character front and center. It is light, but the aromatic outline is very clear, which is what makes it appealing. It should also pair nicely with dishes that have spice or acidity, like jerk chicken rice or yodare-style tuna.
MugiNEIGHBOR seems great because you can try things without overthinking it! The food pairings sound fun too, and if they even have toast with Campari fig butter, I would already be seriously torn before the first round!
Hop BroToday is basically a tasting course: start with a lager toast, move into a fluffy wheat beer, and finish with a saison. If you go, you will definitely want one more.
MugiI know! Now I want to go to NEIGHBOR right away and conquer all three draft beers. From here on out, I am heading out to drink while thinking about beer!
The beer pub "NEIGHBOR" in Nogata, Nakano Ward, has posted today’s tap information on Instagram. In the post, it introduced three draft beers for "Local Beer Day," offering a wide-ranging lineup from a classic lager to a fruity wheat beer and a hoppy saison.
Today's Tap List
- Baeren Brewery Baeren The Day N Classic / Dortmunder (6%)
- A beer that evokes the tradition of the Dortmunder style. It is centered on malt richness and moderate bitterness, making it easy to keep drinking.
- Hinterland Blueberry Wheat / Fruit Wheat (5.4%)
- A fruit wheat beer characterized by the aroma of blueberries. Its soft wheat character is layered with a fruity impression.
- Noboribetsu Local Beer Oni Densetsu Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison / Saison (5.5%)
- A saison that puts the impression of hops front and center. It has clear aromatic contours within its light, easygoing profile, making it a beer that does not become tiring to drink.
Food Pairings
The post also suggested dishes to pair with the beers: cheddar sausage, white liver mousse, charcoal-grilled toast with Campari fig butter, tuna carpaccio with yodare sauce, jerk chicken rice, and tuna arrabbiata. Sausages and toast seem like a good match for the lager, the richness of white liver for the fruit wheat, and dishes with spice or acidity for the saison.
NEIGHBOR's appeal lies in being an unpretentious beer pub where you can naturally try different food and draft beer combinations. It is an easy place to stop by when you want to find a beer that fits your mood in the Nogata area.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe beer pub NEIGHBOR in Nakano Ward's Nogata just put three local beers on tap on Instagram. Baeren, Hinterland, and Oni Densetsu is the kind of lineup that makes you want to start comparing them right away.
MugiWhoa, that is way too much variety in one shot, isn't it? And on Local Beer Day, it feels like a festival, which makes it even more exciting!
Hop BroFirst up is Baeren Brewery's Dortmunder. It is a classic lager built around malt richness and moderate bitterness, so it goes down really smoothly.
MugiA Dortmunder? What even is that? Is it like a relative of lager? The name sounds powerful already, so I kind of feel intimidated.
Hop BroTo put it simply, it is a German-style beer that emphasizes the savory flavor of malt. Rather than being flashy in aroma, it is the kind that really shines alongside food, and it should pair well with NEIGHBOR's cheddar sausage.
MugiI see! So Hinterland's Blueberry Wheat is sweeter and more dessert-like? Just hearing 'blueberry' already makes it cute!
Hop BroIt is a fruit wheat beer where the softness from the wheat is layered with blueberry aroma. Rather than being overly sweet, it has a gentle fruitiness, and it should also go well with a rich appetizer like white liver mousse.
MugiOh wow, then the Oni Densetsu one sounds pretty bold just from the name, Oni Ripi Hoppy Saison. 'Hoppy' means it has a lot of hops, right?
Hop BroExactly. It is a saison that puts hop character front and center. It is light, but the aromatic outline is very clear, which is what makes it appealing. It should also pair nicely with dishes that have spice or acidity, like jerk chicken rice or yodare-style tuna.
MugiNEIGHBOR seems great because you can try things without overthinking it! The food pairings sound fun too, and if they even have toast with Campari fig butter, I would already be seriously torn before the first round!
Hop BroToday is basically a tasting course: start with a lager toast, move into a fluffy wheat beer, and finish with a saison. If you go, you will definitely want one more.
MugiI know! Now I want to go to NEIGHBOR right away and conquer all three draft beers. From here on out, I am heading out to drink while thinking about beer!
