And Beer Koenji highlights Back home West Coast IPA on July 1
And Beer Koenji announced Back home, a West Coast IPA and the second recipe from brewer Andy, in its July 1 service post. The lineup pairs with salmon biryani and curry dishes, with all-day service and takeout available.
Hop BroThere’s a beer worth talking about today: Back home at AND BEER Koenji. On July 1, that alone feels like a good reason to swing by.
MugiWait, AND BEER is the place with strong food too, right? A Koenji brewpub dropping a fresh IPA sounds less like a detour and more like the main event!
Hop BroExactly, and this one is recipe number two from their brewing staffer Andy. It’s a West Coast IPA at 6.8% ABV, so it’s got real presence.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to taste like? West Coast IPA sounds cool, but also kind of intimidating.
Hop BroIn plain terms, it’s crisp, bitter, and sharply aromatic rather than sweet. Here you get pine and spice notes from Chinook and Columbus, plus citrus from Simcoe.
MugiPine? In beer? That phrase really jumps out. And then you hit me with IBU 80 like we’re doing chemistry homework!
Hop BroIBU is just a bitterness guide, and 80 means 'yes, this one bites.' It even pours a deep amber color, which makes the IPA profile feel extra clear.
MugiOkay, now I’m listening very seriously. If salmon biryani is on the menu, my appetite is already making decisions for me.
Hop BroThat pairing is the whole point. They’ve also got dal with cauliflower and whitebait, clam-chowder-style curry, and corn karaage. The spice-friendly bitterness makes the food pop.
MugiAnd they’re open straight from 11:30 to 22:00, with takeout and pet-friendly terrace seating? That’s dangerously convenient. What should I drink suddenly became 'how many can I fit in?'
Hop BroThat’s how the craft beer rabbit hole starts. At AND BEER, the magic is beer and food together at one table, and Back home sounds built exactly for that.
MugiThen it’s settled. Bitter sip, spicy bite, one more round after that. I want one now.
And Beer Koenji on July 1
And Beer Koenji posted its service details for Wednesday, July 1, running continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The brewpub also listed lunch, idle-time, and dinner windows, plus beer takeaway. Terrace seating is pet-friendly, making the place feel approachable for a casual stop in Koenji.
The featured beer of the day was "Back home." On the official site, it is described as a West Coast IPA at 6.8% ABV and as the second recipe created by brewery staff member Andy. The beer is built around a strong malt backbone, with Chinook and Columbus bringing pine resin and spice, while Simcoe adds citrus. The official notes also point to an IBU of 80 and a deep amber color, giving the beer a clear, assertive IPA profile.
Food options for the night included salmon biryani, cauliflower and shirasu dal, and a chowder-style curry. The post also highlighted corn karaage with garlic butter, an ethnic spring roll with ground pork, cilantro, and lotus root, and pork kakuni black-vinegar sweet-and-sour pork. Those dishes fit naturally with the beer list, especially a hop-forward West Coast IPA like Back home.
As a Koenji brewpub, And Beer keeps beer and food close together in a way that suits everyday drinking as much as a special night out. This July 1 post reads like a practical service update, but for beer drinkers it also maps out an easy pairing: a bold IPA, spice-led food, and a relaxed neighborhood taproom atmosphere.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a beer worth talking about today: Back home at AND BEER Koenji. On July 1, that alone feels like a good reason to swing by.
MugiWait, AND BEER is the place with strong food too, right? A Koenji brewpub dropping a fresh IPA sounds less like a detour and more like the main event!
Hop BroExactly, and this one is recipe number two from their brewing staffer Andy. It’s a West Coast IPA at 6.8% ABV, so it’s got real presence.
MugiWhat is that even supposed to taste like? West Coast IPA sounds cool, but also kind of intimidating.
Hop BroIn plain terms, it’s crisp, bitter, and sharply aromatic rather than sweet. Here you get pine and spice notes from Chinook and Columbus, plus citrus from Simcoe.
MugiPine? In beer? That phrase really jumps out. And then you hit me with IBU 80 like we’re doing chemistry homework!
Hop BroIBU is just a bitterness guide, and 80 means 'yes, this one bites.' It even pours a deep amber color, which makes the IPA profile feel extra clear.
MugiOkay, now I’m listening very seriously. If salmon biryani is on the menu, my appetite is already making decisions for me.
Hop BroThat pairing is the whole point. They’ve also got dal with cauliflower and whitebait, clam-chowder-style curry, and corn karaage. The spice-friendly bitterness makes the food pop.
MugiAnd they’re open straight from 11:30 to 22:00, with takeout and pet-friendly terrace seating? That’s dangerously convenient. What should I drink suddenly became 'how many can I fit in?'
Hop BroThat’s how the craft beer rabbit hole starts. At AND BEER, the magic is beer and food together at one table, and Back home sounds built exactly for that.
MugiThen it’s settled. Bitter sip, spicy bite, one more round after that. I want one now.
