New keg pour of Minoh Beer "Hoppy Weizen" at Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi
At Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka, Tokyo, Minoh Beer’s "Hoppy Weizen" was newly tapped to coincide with business hours on Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. That day’s lineup featured 10 taps centered on domestic breweries, offering a wide range from dark lager to imperial IPA.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka, a new keg pour from Minoh Beer is coming on March 15 from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. The highlight is Hoppy Weizen!
MugiWhat! The name Neko to Azarashi already has me curious, and now they’re tapping Hoppy Weizen? That’s basically reason enough to go!
Hop BroAnd the thing is, Hoppy Weizen is 5.0%, with the softness of a Weizen layered with tropical, elegant aromas like peach, lychee, and white grape.
MugiWhoa. But when people say it smells like banana and clove, I’m always just kind of hearing about the esters and phenols without really getting it!
Hop BroPut simply, the fruity character created by the yeast is an ester, and the spicy character is a phenol. They’re the two signatures of Weizen aroma.
MugiOh! I think I get it all of a sudden! And on top of that, it’s a domestic-focused 10-tap lineup, right? That sounds amazing and impossible to choose from!
Hop BroThe lineup is broad too, from dark lagers like Bay Dark to imperial IPAs like Extreme Chidoriashi. The comparison path is really clear.
MugiAnd with roasted mushroom marinade, clam chowder, potato salad, and deep-fried burdock root, the food is strong enough to support a long stay!
Hop BroStart with Hoppy Weizen to enjoy the aroma, then move toward the darker beers later for a nice finish. It’s exactly the kind of day that works both as a first stop of the weekend and for the later rounds.
MugiDecided! My head is already full of cravings for white-style beers, Hop Senpai. Let’s head out while practicing our toast!
Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Shimorenjaku, Mitaka, newly tapped Minoh Beer’s Hoppy Weizen (5.0%) as the featured keg pour for its Sunday, March 15 service.
In the post, Hoppy Weizen is introduced as a beer built around a soft aroma evocative of banana and clove, layered with distinctive hop-derived fragrance. In addition to a tropical impression reminiscent of peach and lychee, it is also noted for refined nuances like white grape and white flowers. As a beer aiming to capture both the softness typical of a Weizen and the expression of hops, it is one to watch for fans of white-style beers.
That day’s taps numbered 10 in total, including Yokohama Bay Brewing’s "Bay Dark," Minoh’s "Stout," Daisen G Beer’s "Wheat Wine 2023," T.Y. Harbor’s "Extreme Chidoriashi," Mojiko’s "Wakamatsu Mikan Weizen," Minami-Aizu Mountain Brewing’s "HeyYa," Daisen G Beer’s "Pale Ale," Asahi’s "Maruef," and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Sono Sen." From a crisp pilsner to a heavy imperial IPA, the lineup offers a clear path for comparative tasting.
Food offerings include roasted mushroom marinade, clam chowder, potato salad, and deep-fried burdock root. With a menu that can comfortably accompany everything from aromatic wheat beers to dark beers, it looks like a service day suited both to a first stop on the weekend and to lingering for a longer second round.
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Hop BroAt Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka, a new keg pour from Minoh Beer is coming on March 15 from 3:00 to 10:00 p.m. The highlight is Hoppy Weizen!
MugiWhat! The name Neko to Azarashi already has me curious, and now they’re tapping Hoppy Weizen? That’s basically reason enough to go!
Hop BroAnd the thing is, Hoppy Weizen is 5.0%, with the softness of a Weizen layered with tropical, elegant aromas like peach, lychee, and white grape.
MugiWhoa. But when people say it smells like banana and clove, I’m always just kind of hearing about the esters and phenols without really getting it!
Hop BroPut simply, the fruity character created by the yeast is an ester, and the spicy character is a phenol. They’re the two signatures of Weizen aroma.
MugiOh! I think I get it all of a sudden! And on top of that, it’s a domestic-focused 10-tap lineup, right? That sounds amazing and impossible to choose from!
Hop BroThe lineup is broad too, from dark lagers like Bay Dark to imperial IPAs like Extreme Chidoriashi. The comparison path is really clear.
MugiAnd with roasted mushroom marinade, clam chowder, potato salad, and deep-fried burdock root, the food is strong enough to support a long stay!
Hop BroStart with Hoppy Weizen to enjoy the aroma, then move toward the darker beers later for a nice finish. It’s exactly the kind of day that works both as a first stop of the weekend and for the later rounds.
MugiDecided! My head is already full of cravings for white-style beers, Hop Senpai. Let’s head out while practicing our toast!
