Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi, a beer pub a three-minute walk from the south exit of Mitaka Station, released its tap list for Wednesday, May 13. Business hours are 17:00 to 23:00. On its official site, the shop is described as a craft beer specialty bar that also "serves dishes to match the beer of the day," and its appeal is being able to enjoy beer and food pairings.

That day's lineup is broad, ranging from fruit-forward sours to IPA, saison, stout, lager, pilsner, pale ale, and cider. Specifically, the taps include Romantchic Village's "Tochigi Berry Berry Sour," Iwate Kura's "English IPA" and "Almost Cider Fuji ver.," Loco Beer Factory's "Super Saison 2024," Daisen G-Beer's "Stout," Mojiko Beer's "Sakura Beer," Beer Hearn's "Pilsner" and "Pale Ale," Minoh Beer's "Saruyama Shikao," and Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA Silver Label ver."

With 10 beers of very different character available at once, it is an easy starting point for comparative tasting. From a crisp pilsner or pale ale, to a rich stout, to a sour with aroma and acidity, to cider for a final drink, the appeal is being able to choose according to your mood. As the shop says, food is also available, including vegetable side dishes, fried potatoes, chili beans, and potato salad, plus meat dishes, fish dishes, and penne for those who want a more substantial meal. In Mitaka, it is a place suited to a quiet night of food and craft beer.