Two Kegs Tapped at Mitaka's Beer Pub Nekoto Azarashi: Hima Bitter and HYSTERIC IPA
Beer Pub Nekoto Azarashi in Mitaka, Tokyo, will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on April 12. Along with two new keg openings, the bar will offer a 10-tap lineup, ranging from a light Schwarzbier to a strawberry sour ale.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Nekoto Azarashi in Mitaka, the fact that they're tapping two kegs today is already exciting. When you hear Hima Bitter and HYSTERIC IPA are coming in, even from a manager's point of view, it's the kind of thing that makes you grin.
MugiWhoa! Hima Bitter already sounds tasty! Is it bitter because it's called bitter? Or is it gentle?
Hop BroGood question. The Hima Bitter, the 13th anniversary beer for Himaraya Table, isn't the kind of beer that's only sharp and bitter just because it has "bitter" in the name. It's the kind of beer where you can also really taste the malt sweetness.
MugiWait, what? Malt suddenly sounds complicated! Does that mean the sweetness of the malted barley?
Hop BroExactly. The brewer's skill is in making that taste bloom beautifully. And this time, with something like HYSTERIC IPA pushing hop aroma to the front, it's fun to compare the different expressions all in one place.
MugiOhh! If there are 10 taps, choosing is going to be fun! The richness of 10 taps is basically a beer amusement park, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. For a black beer, there's Baeren's Schwarz; for wheat-forward styles, KIX BEER's Weizenbock; and then there's sour and Belgian white too, so you can change your approach depending on your mood.
MugiWait, there's even strawberry in the sour? Whey Sour Ale Strawberry sounds like dessert!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. When you get a playful acidity like St. Gallen's pour, the drink feels lighter and your mood lifts right away. Being able to move from black to white styles is one of Nekoto Azarashi's strengths.
MugiAnd they have food too, that's cheating! If I reset my palate with hiyayakko topped with tons of condiments, I can totally go for the next beer!
Hop BroExactly. And the fact that you can just drop in without a reservation is part of what makes it so good: it's casual, but still genuinely fun. Today in Mitaka, it's the kind of flow that makes you want one beer, no, two, no, actually all of them.
MugiI can't take it anymore! I want to raise a glass in Mitaka! At Nekoto Azarashi, should we start with Hima Bitter? Or go in with HYSTERIC IPA first?
At Beer Pub Nekoto Azarashi in Mitaka, Tokyo, business is scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. In a post, the bar announced that it had "two kegs tapped today", with Himaraya Table's 13th anniversary beer, "Hima Bitter", and Y Market's "HYSTERIC IPA" newly joining the lineup.
This time, the tap list brings together black beer, IPA, bock, sour, and Belgian white styles. If you're looking for something easy-drinking, Baeren's "Schwarz" or KIX BEER's "Weizenbock" stand out; if you want to enjoy hop aroma, Y Market's "HYSTERIC IPA" is the one to watch. The lineup also includes Plank Brewery's "Festbier", St. Gallen's "Whey Sour Ale Strawberry", T.Y.HARBOR's "Amber Ale", CYCAD BREWING's "Buzz Honey AmericanWheat", Minami Aizu Mountain Brewing's "OLLIE Sour IPA", and Yokohama Bay Brewing's "Weekend Journey Belgian White", making it easy to choose according to your mood.
As for food, "Hiyayakko with lots of condiments" is back. It comes piled high with cucumber, myoga ginger, shiso, and ginger, making it the kind of dish that invites you to keep reaching for bites between beers. Other popular items include beer curry and rapeseed blossoms with mustard dressing.
The shop is a street-level store in the Mitaka Station south exit area, and it is also announced that walk-ins without reservations are welcome. Unpretentious, but serious about what's on tap. It's the kind of place you'd want to remember for a day when you're in the mood for a pint like that.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Nekoto Azarashi in Mitaka, the fact that they're tapping two kegs today is already exciting. When you hear Hima Bitter and HYSTERIC IPA are coming in, even from a manager's point of view, it's the kind of thing that makes you grin.
MugiWhoa! Hima Bitter already sounds tasty! Is it bitter because it's called bitter? Or is it gentle?
Hop BroGood question. The Hima Bitter, the 13th anniversary beer for Himaraya Table, isn't the kind of beer that's only sharp and bitter just because it has "bitter" in the name. It's the kind of beer where you can also really taste the malt sweetness.
MugiWait, what? Malt suddenly sounds complicated! Does that mean the sweetness of the malted barley?
Hop BroExactly. The brewer's skill is in making that taste bloom beautifully. And this time, with something like HYSTERIC IPA pushing hop aroma to the front, it's fun to compare the different expressions all in one place.
MugiOhh! If there are 10 taps, choosing is going to be fun! The richness of 10 taps is basically a beer amusement park, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. For a black beer, there's Baeren's Schwarz; for wheat-forward styles, KIX BEER's Weizenbock; and then there's sour and Belgian white too, so you can change your approach depending on your mood.
MugiWait, there's even strawberry in the sour? Whey Sour Ale Strawberry sounds like dessert!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. When you get a playful acidity like St. Gallen's pour, the drink feels lighter and your mood lifts right away. Being able to move from black to white styles is one of Nekoto Azarashi's strengths.
MugiAnd they have food too, that's cheating! If I reset my palate with hiyayakko topped with tons of condiments, I can totally go for the next beer!
Hop BroExactly. And the fact that you can just drop in without a reservation is part of what makes it so good: it's casual, but still genuinely fun. Today in Mitaka, it's the kind of flow that makes you want one beer, no, two, no, actually all of them.
MugiI can't take it anymore! I want to raise a glass in Mitaka! At Nekoto Azarashi, should we start with Hima Bitter? Or go in with HYSTERIC IPA first?
