And Beer Koenji Taproom taps Dios Mio! alongside olla anniversary menu
And Beer Koenji Taproom is pouring its prickly-pear fruit sour, ¡Dios mio!, alongside food tied to the third-anniversary celebration of its sister shop, olla. The lineup pairs well with Mexican biryani and curry.
Hop BroToday’s headline is '¡Dios mio!' on tap at And Beer Koenji. A sour beer made with red prickly pear fruit is already a pretty dramatic start.
MugiWait, red prickly pear fruit goes into beer? That sounds like a cactus crashed a party and somehow got invited back!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a fruit sour, and the key is the berry-like fruit character. Bright acidity up front, then it finishes clean.
MugiWhoa, and it says ABV 5.0%. Why did the menu suddenly turn into a science quiz?
Hop BroABV just means alcohol by volume. Five percent keeps it easygoing, which works really well for a tart beer like this.
MugiAnd this is tied to olla's third anniversary too, right? So it’s not just a beer release, it’s a whole mini celebration!
Hop BroRight. This beer was brewed with sister shop olla in mind, so the connection between the two shops is baked right into the concept.
MugiThen they hit me with Mexican biryani and curry? That’s unfair. My stomach just stood up and applauded.
Hop BroThat’s where pairing comes in: the beer’s acidity resets your palate. It cuts through spice and keeps fragrant dishes feeling lively.
MugiHold on, takeout includes bottles, PET bottles, cups, and growler takeaway. Is a growler a container or a wrestling move?
Hop BroVery much a container, basically a beer thermos for fresh draft. One glass at the taproom, then another round at home with curry sounds right.
MugiThat’s it, I want a Koenji beer run immediately. I’m ready to yell '¡Dios mio!' before the first sip.
At And Beer Koenji Taproom, the June 12 update highlights ¡Dios mio! (Dios Mio!), a fruit sour brewed with the red fruit of prickly pear. The beer is 5.0% ABV and leans into bright acidity with a berry-like fruit note, making it a distinctive house pour for drinkers who like sour beer with a clear fruit profile.
The post is linked to a back-stage celebration for the third anniversary of the sister shop, olla. Food on the day includes Mexican biryani and curry, plus salsa verde chicken curry, which makes the pairing with the sour beer straightforward. The beer itself was inspired by olla, the taco-and-beer shop in Asagaya, so the connection between the two places runs right through the glass.
- Beer: ¡Dios mio! (Dios Mio!)
- Style: Fruit sour
- ABV: 5.0%
- Best with: Mexican biryani and curry, salsa verde chicken curry
Beer is also available for takeaway in bottles, PET bottles, plastic cups, and growlers, so the same pour works equally well for a sit-down meal or a home pairing. For a Koenji stop centered on house beer and spice-driven food, this is a practical, well-defined option.
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Hop BroToday’s headline is '¡Dios mio!' on tap at And Beer Koenji. A sour beer made with red prickly pear fruit is already a pretty dramatic start.
MugiWait, red prickly pear fruit goes into beer? That sounds like a cactus crashed a party and somehow got invited back!
Hop BroExactly. It’s a fruit sour, and the key is the berry-like fruit character. Bright acidity up front, then it finishes clean.
MugiWhoa, and it says ABV 5.0%. Why did the menu suddenly turn into a science quiz?
Hop BroABV just means alcohol by volume. Five percent keeps it easygoing, which works really well for a tart beer like this.
MugiAnd this is tied to olla's third anniversary too, right? So it’s not just a beer release, it’s a whole mini celebration!
Hop BroRight. This beer was brewed with sister shop olla in mind, so the connection between the two shops is baked right into the concept.
MugiThen they hit me with Mexican biryani and curry? That’s unfair. My stomach just stood up and applauded.
Hop BroThat’s where pairing comes in: the beer’s acidity resets your palate. It cuts through spice and keeps fragrant dishes feeling lively.
MugiHold on, takeout includes bottles, PET bottles, cups, and growler takeaway. Is a growler a container or a wrestling move?
Hop BroVery much a container, basically a beer thermos for fresh draft. One glass at the taproom, then another round at home with curry sounds right.
MugiThat’s it, I want a Koenji beer run immediately. I’m ready to yell '¡Dios mio!' before the first sip.
