NEIGHBOR lists eight taps, including VERTERE collab Pyracantha
NEIGHBOR in Nogata, Tokyo, posted its latest tap list on August 21. The lineup includes eight beers, led by the NEIGHBOR x VERTERE collaboration Pyracantha, and a Weekly Burger special starts on August 24.
Hop BroNogata's NEIGHBOR dropped an eight-tap lineup on August 21, and the spread is seriously strong. From the NEIGHBOR x VERTERE collab Pyracantha to Kyoto Brewing's ESB, it is the kind of list that makes you plan a daytime pint.
MugiWait, the name Pyracantha already sounds dangerous. Is it spicy, floral, or a finishing move?
Hop BroMore like a finishing move with balance. It is a NZ Pale Ale at 5.5%, so you get bright New Zealand hop character without it turning heavy.
MugiOkay, but what does NZ mean in flavor language? I know New Zealand exists, but beer people really love turning everything into initials.
Hop BroFair complaint. Here, NZ usually means hops from New Zealand, which often bring grape-and-citrus notes. So it smells vivid, but because it is a pale ale, it still drinks easy.
MugiGot it! Then the HOT BLOOD IPA from NEIGHBOR x CYCADBREWING is the punchier one, right? That name alone just raised my blood pressure.
Hop BroExactly. It is a 7.5% West Coast IPA with sharp, clean bitterness. Put it next to Pyracantha and you can really compare how hop aroma and bitterness land. This is usually where I start lecturing people near the tap list.
MugiThere it is, professor mode. But now I need help with that ESB thing. Three capital letters and suddenly I am taking an exam.
Hop BroESB stands for Extra Special Bitter, basically an English-style ale with toasty tea-like depth and a gentle bitter finish. And the rest of the board goes wild too: a farmhouse ale with ginger, red shiso, and amanatsu peel, a brown ale with azuki and condensed milk, an oatmeal stout, a white IPA, and a West Coast lager with Kitayama cedar.
MugiThat is way too much temptation for one board. And from August 24 to 27, the apple gorgonzola burger is back too, right? Sweet and salty with beer sounds illegal.
Hop BroAnd they even have Galipette cider ready, which is annoyingly smart. Lunch pasta, burgers, then all those taps... it is basically pairing heaven in Nogata.
MugiI am sold. I want to start with Pyracantha, chase it with the ESB, and absolutely steal bites of that burger. My brain is already day-drinking in Nogata.
NEIGHBOR in Nogata posts an eight-beer tap list
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Tokyo, shared its latest tap list on August 21. Eight beers are currently on draft, ranging from collab releases to styles that show a broad range of flavor. The bar also serves lunch, so the lineup is set up for daytime drinking with pasta or burgers.
Today’s on Tap
- NEIGHBOR×VERTERE Pyracantha / NZ Pale Ale (5.5%)
- Kyoto Brewing Share / Extra Special Bitter edition / ESB (5.5%)
- PAINT PALETTE BREWING Rain Afterglow / Farmhouse Ale with ginger, red shiso, and amanatsu peel
- Nara Brewing ENNUI / Brown Ale with azuki and condensed milk (7%)
- AND BEER Black Swallow / Oatmeal Stout (4.6%)
- NUDE BEER AMATSUKAZE / West Coast Lager with Kitayama cedar (4.5%)
- FLORA FERMENTATION Witte Wieven / White IPA (7%)
- NEIGHBOR×CYCADBREWING HOT BLOOD IPA / West Coast IPA (7.5%)
Two collabs stand out in particular: NEIGHBOR×VERTERE Pyracantha and NEIGHBOR×CYCADBREWING HOT BLOOD IPA. The first is a NZ Pale Ale, while the second is a West Coast IPA, making them a natural pair for hop-focused tasting. The rest of the list spans ESB, farmhouse ale, brown ale, stout, lager, and white IPA, so the draft board covers a wide range of drinking moods.
Food news is also part of the post. From August 24 to 27, the Weekly Burger returns with an apple gorgonzola cheeseburger. NEIGHBOR says it is served with cooked apple and gorgonzola cheese sauce, and Galipette cider from France is also available. That makes the sweet-and-salty pairing easy to try alongside the beer list.
Other recommended foods include charcoal-grilled corn, a genovese salt dog, fig calpas, and salmon with fried eggplant tomato pasta. It is the kind of place that works well when you want a relaxed meal and a solid beer lineup in Nogata.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNogata's NEIGHBOR dropped an eight-tap lineup on August 21, and the spread is seriously strong. From the NEIGHBOR x VERTERE collab Pyracantha to Kyoto Brewing's ESB, it is the kind of list that makes you plan a daytime pint.
MugiWait, the name Pyracantha already sounds dangerous. Is it spicy, floral, or a finishing move?
Hop BroMore like a finishing move with balance. It is a NZ Pale Ale at 5.5%, so you get bright New Zealand hop character without it turning heavy.
MugiOkay, but what does NZ mean in flavor language? I know New Zealand exists, but beer people really love turning everything into initials.
Hop BroFair complaint. Here, NZ usually means hops from New Zealand, which often bring grape-and-citrus notes. So it smells vivid, but because it is a pale ale, it still drinks easy.
MugiGot it! Then the HOT BLOOD IPA from NEIGHBOR x CYCADBREWING is the punchier one, right? That name alone just raised my blood pressure.
Hop BroExactly. It is a 7.5% West Coast IPA with sharp, clean bitterness. Put it next to Pyracantha and you can really compare how hop aroma and bitterness land. This is usually where I start lecturing people near the tap list.
MugiThere it is, professor mode. But now I need help with that ESB thing. Three capital letters and suddenly I am taking an exam.
Hop BroESB stands for Extra Special Bitter, basically an English-style ale with toasty tea-like depth and a gentle bitter finish. And the rest of the board goes wild too: a farmhouse ale with ginger, red shiso, and amanatsu peel, a brown ale with azuki and condensed milk, an oatmeal stout, a white IPA, and a West Coast lager with Kitayama cedar.
MugiThat is way too much temptation for one board. And from August 24 to 27, the apple gorgonzola burger is back too, right? Sweet and salty with beer sounds illegal.
Hop BroAnd they even have Galipette cider ready, which is annoyingly smart. Lunch pasta, burgers, then all those taps... it is basically pairing heaven in Nogata.
MugiI am sold. I want to start with Pyracantha, chase it with the ESB, and absolutely steal bites of that burger. My brain is already day-drinking in Nogata.
