NEIGHBOR in Nogata adds Black Swallow alongside VERTERE collab taps
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano, Tokyo, posted a tap update on Instagram. The confirmed lineup includes And Beer’s Black Swallow plus beers from VERTERE, Kyoto Brewing, Minoh Beer, and Nara Brewing.
Hop BroNogata's NEIGHBOR just dropped a fresh tap update: And Beer’s Black Swallow is on, and there’s even a VERTERE collab in the lineup.
MugiWhat! A new dark beer and a VERTERE collab too? That tap list sounds like it needs its own traffic controller!
Hop BroThe headliner is Black Swallow, an And Beer Oatmeal Stout at 4.6%. Oats make it smooth, then you get a gentle roast and bitterness, but it still finishes dry.
MugiHold on, Oatmeal Stout sounds like breakfast. And a black beer that’s dry? My taste buds are filing questions!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. A dry finish just means it doesn’t linger sweetly; it snaps clean, while the oats keep the texture soft and silky.
MugiOhhh! So NEIGHBOR has a beyond-the-dark lineup then? I need the rest of those taps immediately.
Hop BroTotally. There’s NEIGHBOR×VERTERE Pyracantha, an NZ Pale Ale at 5.5%, Kyoto Brewing’s Tokimeki Netsushisen Tropical IPA at 7%, Minoh Beer’s PLUM GOSE at 4.5%, and Nara Brewing’s ENNUI Brown Ale with azuki and condensed milk at 7%.
MugiNo way, azuki and condensed milk? That’s practically dessert with a foam cap! And what even is a gose, some kind of boss battle beer?
Hop BroA gose usually brings gentle tartness, and PLUM GOSE adds a plum-like note too. It can have a light saline edge, which makes it great with food.
MugiAnd the food sounds stacked too, right? pear mint sauce on fried oysters is such an elegant sucker punch.
Hop BroThen add the harissa beef tendon stew and you’ve got beer-and-food mode fully activated. The fact they’re staying open with a typhoon approaching is pretty hardcore too.
MugiI’m sold, one pour at a time in Nogata. Dark beer to IPA to gose, and somehow my stomach is already applauding.
Hop BroThen the plan is a NEIGHBOR pilgrimage. Start with Black Swallow and suddenly you’ll want to clear the whole tap list.
Tap update
NEIGHBOR, a beer pub in Nogata, Nakano, Tokyo, shared an Instagram post with both service notes and a tap update. The post shows the bar staying open despite approaching bad weather, while continuing to focus on pairing beer with food.
The newly added beer is And Beer Black Swallow / Oatmeal Stout (4.6%). It is described as a dry stout with a smooth oatmeal-driven texture, moderate roast character, and balanced bitterness, making it an approachable dark beer even in the summer.
The taps confirmed in the post also include NEIGHBOR×VERTERE Pyracantha / NZ Pale Ale (5.5%), Kyoto Brewing Tokimeki Shisen / Tropical IPA (7%), Minoh Beer PLUM GOSE / Plum Gose (4.5%), and Nara Brewing ENNUI / Brown Ale w/ Azuki & Condensed Milk (7%). The lineup spans a collab pale ale, a tropical IPA, a gose, and a brown ale, giving drinkers a broad range of styles to choose from.
On the food side, the post highlights two new dishes: oyster fritters with pear-mint sauce and beef tendon stew with harissa. Both are built with flavor combinations that should work well with beer, from bright and tart to malty and roasty. For beer drinkers in Nogata, this looks like a reliable stop for both a thoughtful tap list and food that is clearly designed to match it.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNogata's NEIGHBOR just dropped a fresh tap update: And Beer’s Black Swallow is on, and there’s even a VERTERE collab in the lineup.
MugiWhat! A new dark beer and a VERTERE collab too? That tap list sounds like it needs its own traffic controller!
Hop BroThe headliner is Black Swallow, an And Beer Oatmeal Stout at 4.6%. Oats make it smooth, then you get a gentle roast and bitterness, but it still finishes dry.
MugiHold on, Oatmeal Stout sounds like breakfast. And a black beer that’s dry? My taste buds are filing questions!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. A dry finish just means it doesn’t linger sweetly; it snaps clean, while the oats keep the texture soft and silky.
MugiOhhh! So NEIGHBOR has a beyond-the-dark lineup then? I need the rest of those taps immediately.
Hop BroTotally. There’s NEIGHBOR×VERTERE Pyracantha, an NZ Pale Ale at 5.5%, Kyoto Brewing’s Tokimeki Netsushisen Tropical IPA at 7%, Minoh Beer’s PLUM GOSE at 4.5%, and Nara Brewing’s ENNUI Brown Ale with azuki and condensed milk at 7%.
MugiNo way, azuki and condensed milk? That’s practically dessert with a foam cap! And what even is a gose, some kind of boss battle beer?
Hop BroA gose usually brings gentle tartness, and PLUM GOSE adds a plum-like note too. It can have a light saline edge, which makes it great with food.
MugiAnd the food sounds stacked too, right? pear mint sauce on fried oysters is such an elegant sucker punch.
Hop BroThen add the harissa beef tendon stew and you’ve got beer-and-food mode fully activated. The fact they’re staying open with a typhoon approaching is pretty hardcore too.
MugiI’m sold, one pour at a time in Nogata. Dark beer to IPA to gose, and somehow my stomach is already applauding.
Hop BroThen the plan is a NEIGHBOR pilgrimage. Start with Black Swallow and suddenly you’ll want to clear the whole tap list.
