Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi: 10-tap lineup including a new keg from Ushitora Brewery
Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka is open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on April 26. The new pour is Ushitora Brewery's "Ushitora Mandaina" West Coast Style IPA, and the full 10 taps span everything from fruit-forward beers to lager and barrel-aged porter.
Hop BroA 10-tap lineup for April 26 only is coming to Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka. The new keg is Ushitora Brewery's "Ushitora Mandaina," and that's definitely one you don't want to miss.
MugiWhoa! Ushitora Mandaina already sounds strong just from the name! It makes me think of a hero from a monster movie!
Hop BroAnd the style is West Coast Style IPA. At 6.5%, it's that crisp kind of beer where the hop bitterness and aroma really pop.
MugiWhoa, does West Coast mean it tastes like the West Coast? Is it, like, a beer that looks sunburned?
Hop BroIt won't get sunburned, but the image isn't too far off. It has citrus-like aromas and piney nuances, with a snappy dry finish. That's the kind of beer that really lifts your mood when you drink it.
MugiNice, I love that! And if they have everything from fruit beers to lager, then choosing is going to be so much fun today!
Hop BroExactly. There are fruit-forward beers like Hideji Beer's Kyushu Craft Kinkan, KIX BEER's Hassaku Ale, and Sankt Gallen's Shonan Gold, plus Plank's Pilsar and Yokohama Beer's Altbier, so the range is really broad.
MugiWait, wait, they even have a bourbon barrel-aged porter?! That's basically the craft beer world's adult chocolate!
Hop BroThat's Locobeer's Bourbon Barrel Aged Heihachiro. The barrel vanilla notes and roasted character layer together, and the deeper it goes the more rewarding it gets. It's also a great match for warm food.
MugiHormone stew and chili beans and all that comfort food for nighttime sounds amazing. Drinking in Mitaka's back alleys on a cold night really sounds like it would hit the spot.
Hop BroAnd since April 27 is a closed day, the time to go is clearly April 26 from 15:00 to 22:00. To close out the weekend, I want to do a side-by-side tasting at Neko to Azarashi and finish with a toast of Ushitora Mandaina.
MugiYeah, I already want to go right now! Start with a fruit beer to see how it goes, then finish with the West Coast IPA. We would absolutely win with that lineup!
Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi (Mitaka, Tokyo) will be open on Sunday, April 26, from 15:00 to 22:00, and is announcing a new tap: Ushitora Brewery's "Ushitora Mandaina" West Coast Style IPA (6.5%). On a day when a marche is held on Chuo-dori, this tucked-away spot on a back alley feels like the kind of place where you can relax with a beer.
The taps for the day range widely across fruit beers, lager, pale ale, weizen, gose, and altbier, making it easy to choose something that suits your taste. Anchored by the new West Coast IPA, the lineup covers everything from a light, easy-drinking pint to something with more depth. The shop says the evening will be chilly, and warm dishes to pair with the beer will also be available. Hormone stew, chili beans, and an omelet quiche-style with rapeseed blossoms and salmon are among the dishes that become increasingly appealing as you keep drinking.
The 10-tap list is below.
- Hideji Beer / Kyushu Craft Kinkan Fruit Ale
- Locobeer / Bourbon Barrel Aged Heihachiro Bourbon Barrel Aged Baltic Porter
- KIX BEER / Hassaku Ale Fruit Ale
- Ushitora Brewery / Ushitora Mandaina IPA (New!)
- Plank Brewery / Pilsar German Pilsner
- Sankt Gallen / Shonan Gold Fruit Ale
- Yokohama Beer / Pale Ale Pale Ale
- Fujizakura Heights / Weizen Weizen
- Minamiaizu Mountain Brewing / Aizu Shioyama Suppe Gose w/Yamajio
- Yokohama Beer / Altbier Alt Bier
Note that the shop will be closed on April 27, the following day. It is just the right setup for rounding out the weekend with a side-by-side tasting in Mitaka.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA 10-tap lineup for April 26 only is coming to Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka. The new keg is Ushitora Brewery's "Ushitora Mandaina," and that's definitely one you don't want to miss.
MugiWhoa! Ushitora Mandaina already sounds strong just from the name! It makes me think of a hero from a monster movie!
Hop BroAnd the style is West Coast Style IPA. At 6.5%, it's that crisp kind of beer where the hop bitterness and aroma really pop.
MugiWhoa, does West Coast mean it tastes like the West Coast? Is it, like, a beer that looks sunburned?
Hop BroIt won't get sunburned, but the image isn't too far off. It has citrus-like aromas and piney nuances, with a snappy dry finish. That's the kind of beer that really lifts your mood when you drink it.
MugiNice, I love that! And if they have everything from fruit beers to lager, then choosing is going to be so much fun today!
Hop BroExactly. There are fruit-forward beers like Hideji Beer's Kyushu Craft Kinkan, KIX BEER's Hassaku Ale, and Sankt Gallen's Shonan Gold, plus Plank's Pilsar and Yokohama Beer's Altbier, so the range is really broad.
MugiWait, wait, they even have a bourbon barrel-aged porter?! That's basically the craft beer world's adult chocolate!
Hop BroThat's Locobeer's Bourbon Barrel Aged Heihachiro. The barrel vanilla notes and roasted character layer together, and the deeper it goes the more rewarding it gets. It's also a great match for warm food.
MugiHormone stew and chili beans and all that comfort food for nighttime sounds amazing. Drinking in Mitaka's back alleys on a cold night really sounds like it would hit the spot.
Hop BroAnd since April 27 is a closed day, the time to go is clearly April 26 from 15:00 to 22:00. To close out the weekend, I want to do a side-by-side tasting at Neko to Azarashi and finish with a toast of Ushitora Mandaina.
MugiYeah, I already want to go right now! Start with a fruit beer to see how it goes, then finish with the West Coast IPA. We would absolutely win with that lineup!
