Mitaka's Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi taps Plank Brewery's Festbier on 4/9
Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi was open on Thursday, April 9 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and tapped a Festbier from Germany's Plank Brewery. The lineup centered on German-style beers across 10 taps, including Baeren's Schwarz and KIX BEER's Weizenbock.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi, a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Mitaka Station, the German-style-focused tap list shifted on the evening of 4/9. The star of the show was Plank Brewery's Festbier, the kind of beer that really pulls you into the mood for spring drinking.
MugiWhoa, April 9 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM means they're open pretty solid hours! But what's Festbier? The name already sounds like a festival!
Hop BroExactly. Plank Brewery's Festbier is a beer that gives you a sense of German seasonality, with a nice balance of malt sweetness and crispness. It sounds festive, but in practice it has a refined quality that goes well with food.
MugiI see! But what does German-style focus actually mean? Like, German words and delicious beer?
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that the first half of the lineup is built around showcasing the flavor of barley. Baeren's Schwarz, KIX BEER's Weizenbock, and Hideji Beer's Pale Ale let you enjoy toasty notes and body in sequence.
MugiWow, just hearing Schwarz and Weizenbock makes me picture something dark and something fluffy! But Weizenbock is a mouthful; my tongue can't keep up!
Hop BroPut simply, it's a rich wheat beer. It combines the banana-like aroma of a Weizen with the sturdy body of a bock, so it's often smoother to drink than it looks.
MugiGot it! And the back half even goes into fruitiness and acidic nuances? That's a huge range! With Sour IPA and Belgian White, it feels like the trip suddenly starts halfway through!
Hop BroExactly. They even have curry and rapeseed blossoms, so one of Nekotoazarashi's strengths is that you can have fun pairing beers with food, not just drinking beer by itself. If you're tracking what's connecting on tap in Mitaka that day, a place like this is a lot of fun.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat react! I want to chase the beer that's on tap right now, snack on some curry, and finish with the Festbier!
Tap List for 4/9
At Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi, a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Mitaka Station, the tap list for the Thursday, April 9, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM service was announced. In the post, the bar described it as "April with a German-style focus" and tapped a Festbier from Germany's Plank Brewery. As with the bar's April feature, the lineup centered on German beer.
Lineup for the day
- Baeren / Schwarz Schwarz (New!)
- Hideji Beer / Shinkan no Pale Ale PaleAle
- KIX BEER / Weizenbock WeizenBock
- Shiga Kogen Beer / SNOW MONKYE IPA HazyIPA
- Plank Brewery / Festbier FestBeet (New!)
- Sankt Gallen / Whey Sour Ale Strawberry
- T.Y.HARBOR / Amber Ale AmberAle
- CYCAD BREWING / Buzz Honey AmericanWheat
- Minami Aizu Mountain Brewing / OLLIE SourIPA
- Yokohama Bay Brewing / Weekend Journey BelgianWhite
The first half of the lineup is anchored by beers that let you really enjoy the flavor and aroma of barley malt, such as Baeren's Schwarz, Hideji Beer's Pale Ale, and KIX BEER's Weizenbock, while Sour IPA and Belgian White are also included, giving the range a broad drinking profile. It is a composition that lets you enjoy a German-style backbone while moving into fruitier and more acidic nuances in the second half.
The post for the day also mentioned curry and rapeseed blossoms dressed with mustard. Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi is a small counter-focused beer pub where you can enjoy pairings with dishes that match the beers of the day. From standard snacks to more substantial dishes, the menu makes it easy to build everything from your first glass to a full meal pairing. If you're following tap lists in Mitaka, it's worth stopping by for this kind of "what's on tap right now" selection.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer Pub Nekotoazarashi, a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Mitaka Station, the German-style-focused tap list shifted on the evening of 4/9. The star of the show was Plank Brewery's Festbier, the kind of beer that really pulls you into the mood for spring drinking.
MugiWhoa, April 9 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM means they're open pretty solid hours! But what's Festbier? The name already sounds like a festival!
Hop BroExactly. Plank Brewery's Festbier is a beer that gives you a sense of German seasonality, with a nice balance of malt sweetness and crispness. It sounds festive, but in practice it has a refined quality that goes well with food.
MugiI see! But what does German-style focus actually mean? Like, German words and delicious beer?
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that the first half of the lineup is built around showcasing the flavor of barley. Baeren's Schwarz, KIX BEER's Weizenbock, and Hideji Beer's Pale Ale let you enjoy toasty notes and body in sequence.
MugiWow, just hearing Schwarz and Weizenbock makes me picture something dark and something fluffy! But Weizenbock is a mouthful; my tongue can't keep up!
Hop BroPut simply, it's a rich wheat beer. It combines the banana-like aroma of a Weizen with the sturdy body of a bock, so it's often smoother to drink than it looks.
MugiGot it! And the back half even goes into fruitiness and acidic nuances? That's a huge range! With Sour IPA and Belgian White, it feels like the trip suddenly starts halfway through!
Hop BroExactly. They even have curry and rapeseed blossoms, so one of Nekotoazarashi's strengths is that you can have fun pairing beers with food, not just drinking beer by itself. If you're tracking what's connecting on tap in Mitaka that day, a place like this is a lot of fun.
MugiJust hearing about it makes my throat react! I want to chase the beer that's on tap right now, snack on some curry, and finish with the Festbier!
