NEIGHBOR in Nakano opens FLORA FERMENTATION White IPA during Obon
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano, is open through the Obon period and has tapped FLORA FERMENTATION’s White IPA, Witte Wieven. The day’s lineup also includes eight beers in total, with mint sausage and hot dogs recommended as food pairings.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Nakano’s NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill. They’re open through Obon, and they just tapped FLORA FERMENTATION’s White IPA, "Witte Wieven."
MugiWait, that’s so convenient! But White IPA sounds like two beers arguing in one glass. Which is it!?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s an IPA with a wheat-beer side and spicy character from Belgian yeast. Basically, it’s a light but aromatic hybrid star.
MugiWhat is that! Belgian yeast suddenly makes this sound like science class. Do I need a lab coat to drink it?
Hop BroNo lab coat required, but it does bring clove-like spice and fruity notes more easily. Add citrus and tropical aromas, and it becomes a perfect hot-weather pint.
MugiWow, and it’s 7% but still easygoing? That’s dangerously drinkable. Total summer face, serious inside!
Hop BroAnd the tap list is stacked. NEIGHBOR x VERTERE’s Pyracantha is an NZ Pale Ale, Kyoto Brewing’s "Tokimeki Netsushisen" is a Tropical IPA, and there’s even Minoh Beer’s PLUM GOSE. Eight taps total is a brutal amount of temptation.
MugiNo way, PLUM GOSE, brown ale, and coffee stout too? The style range alone feels like an amusement park for my taste buds!
Hop BroPlus Nara Brewing’s ENNUI has azuki and condensed milk, Shiokaze Blue Lab’s "Koukoutsutsu" is a Coffee Stout, Gangi Brewing’s EASY GROVE is a Session Hazy IPA, and there’s a Mexican Light Lager too. For food, mint sausage or a hot dog is the move.
Hop BroYou could start with Witte Wieven, then slide into Mexican Light Lager or "Koukoutsutsu" with food. The drinking flow is beautifully built.
MugiThat lineup is too strong! You could just wander in during Obon and win from the first pint.
Hop BroExactly. NEIGHBOR in Nogata works whether you want a bright first beer or something that pairs with food. At this point, I want a glass now.
NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill in Nogata, Nakano, is operating as usual through the Obon holidays. The shop’s note also highlights its mint sausage, while hot dogs are recommended for anyone who wants a more substantial bite alongside beer. It is the kind of place where food and tap selection are meant to be enjoyed together.
The newest tap is FLORA FERMENTATION’s White IPA, Witte Wieven (7%). The beer is presented as a white IPA with a spicy Belgian yeast character, layered with citrus and tropical-fruit-like aromas. The balance of a light body and expressive aroma makes it an easy pick in warm weather.
The rest of the tap list is broad. It includes NEIGHBOR x VERTERE’s Pyracantha NZ Pale Ale, Kyoto Brewing’s Tokimeki Netsu Shisen Tropical IPA, Minoh Beer’s PLUM GOSE, Nara Brewing’s ENNUI Brown Ale w/ Azuki & Condensed Milk, Shiokaze BrewLab’s Kakatsuzutsu Coffee Stout, Gangi Brewing’s EASY GROVE Session Hazy IPA, and NEIGHBOR x Bighand Bros.Beer’s Mexican Light Lager. From IPA and gose to brown ale and stout, the lineup gives beer drinkers plenty of room to choose by mood and food pairing.
For anyone looking for a first pint in Nogata or a beer that works with a meal, NEIGHBOR is worth keeping on the radar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is Nakano’s NEIGHBOR craftbeer&grill. They’re open through Obon, and they just tapped FLORA FERMENTATION’s White IPA, "Witte Wieven."
MugiWait, that’s so convenient! But White IPA sounds like two beers arguing in one glass. Which is it!?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It’s an IPA with a wheat-beer side and spicy character from Belgian yeast. Basically, it’s a light but aromatic hybrid star.
MugiWhat is that! Belgian yeast suddenly makes this sound like science class. Do I need a lab coat to drink it?
Hop BroNo lab coat required, but it does bring clove-like spice and fruity notes more easily. Add citrus and tropical aromas, and it becomes a perfect hot-weather pint.
MugiWow, and it’s 7% but still easygoing? That’s dangerously drinkable. Total summer face, serious inside!
Hop BroAnd the tap list is stacked. NEIGHBOR x VERTERE’s Pyracantha is an NZ Pale Ale, Kyoto Brewing’s "Tokimeki Netsushisen" is a Tropical IPA, and there’s even Minoh Beer’s PLUM GOSE. Eight taps total is a brutal amount of temptation.
MugiNo way, PLUM GOSE, brown ale, and coffee stout too? The style range alone feels like an amusement park for my taste buds!
Hop BroPlus Nara Brewing’s ENNUI has azuki and condensed milk, Shiokaze Blue Lab’s "Koukoutsutsu" is a Coffee Stout, Gangi Brewing’s EASY GROVE is a Session Hazy IPA, and there’s a Mexican Light Lager too. For food, mint sausage or a hot dog is the move.
Hop BroYou could start with Witte Wieven, then slide into Mexican Light Lager or "Koukoutsutsu" with food. The drinking flow is beautifully built.
MugiThat lineup is too strong! You could just wander in during Obon and win from the first pint.
Hop BroExactly. NEIGHBOR in Nogata works whether you want a bright first beer or something that pairs with food. At this point, I want a glass now.
