And Beer Serves Anther8's 9th Anniversary Beer "I9L"
The Koenji North brewpub And Beer introduced the guest beer "I9L" in its April 2 service notice. It is the 9th anniversary beer for the Meguro beer bar Anther8, presented as a beer that layers IPL-like hop character over a lager drinking profile.
Hop BroAnd Beer in Koenji North introduced the guest beer "I9L" in its April 2 notice. It's the 9th anniversary beer for Anther8 in Meguro, so it has a special feel, doesn't it?
MugiWow! It's exciting enough just to be a commemorative beer, and it's also for a 9th anniversary! It feels happy even before drinking.
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that the design, or rather the drinking feel, is a lager mouthfeel, but it layers on IPL-like hop character with a strong hop presence.
MugiIPL, what even is that! A lager with stronger hop character? My head's getting tangled up. What does that mean?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, the comfort of a lager is that it's clean and easy to drink, and IPL adds IPA-like hop aroma on top of that. So it's light on its feet, but the aroma still makes itself heard.
MugiOhh! And it uses Barbe Rouge, a French hop, right? Even the name sounds stylish, and just hearing that it has a tea-and-berry-like aroma makes me want to drink it!
Hop BroExactly. The expression black tea and berry aromas fits perfectly, and it has the kind of individuality you'd expect from a commemorative beer. It's not overly flashy, but it's the kind that makes you go 'oh' every time you drink it.
MugiThe food is amazing too! Firefly squid biryani and mini gratin with oysters and grilled green onions? They're clearly trying to make us drink more beer!
Hop BroThat's one of And Beer's strengths: they've got a lineup you can eat your fill with. From mustard chicken to Gujo miso keema, it isn't just about beer by itself; the meal satisfaction is high too.
MugiBeing able to drink in the shop or take it home in Koenji, and even have Uber Eats, is too convenient! There's a terrace too, and dogs and cats are allowed, so it's basically the ideal beer spot.
Hop BroIn the end, it's great when you can enjoy it both in the shop and as takeaway. Tonight I already want to have a glass of I9L, and maybe order a few snacks with it too.
MugiYeah, I'm totally feeling that too! If we toast in Koenji, we'll probably want to celebrate Anther8's 9th anniversary together too!
April 2 at And Beer
The brewpub And Beer in Koenji North, Suginami Ward, Tokyo, published its service information for Thursday, April 2. It is open continuously from 11:30 to 22:00, making it easy to use for lunch, the in-between hours, and dinner. Beer takeaway is also available from 10:00 to 22:00.
Guest Beer Is "I9L"
The beer recommended for the day is "I9L." It is the 9th anniversary beer of the Meguro beer bar "Anther8," and while it is a lager, it is introduced as an IPL with a generous hop presence. The French hop "Barbe Rouge" is said to give it a complex aroma reminiscent of black tea and berries, resulting in a distinctive finish worthy of a commemorative beer.
Plenty of Food Pairings
The food lineup includes firefly squid and shiso biryani, mustard chicken, Gujo miso keema, as well as strawberries with prosciutto and mascarpone, pumpkin, maitake, and eggplant agedashi, mini gratin with oysters and grilled green onions, and la zi ji. It's a lineup that can be eaten heartily alongside beer, making it suitable for a meal as well.
Drink in Koenji, Take It Home
And Beer has terrace seating and welcomes dogs and cats. In addition to takeaway at the storefront, it also supports Uber Eats. True to a Koenji brewpub, its operating style makes it easy not only to enjoy a drink inside, but also to pick up craft beer and food at home or on the way elsewhere.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAnd Beer in Koenji North introduced the guest beer "I9L" in its April 2 notice. It's the 9th anniversary beer for Anther8 in Meguro, so it has a special feel, doesn't it?
MugiWow! It's exciting enough just to be a commemorative beer, and it's also for a 9th anniversary! It feels happy even before drinking.
Hop BroWhat's interesting is that the design, or rather the drinking feel, is a lager mouthfeel, but it layers on IPL-like hop character with a strong hop presence.
MugiIPL, what even is that! A lager with stronger hop character? My head's getting tangled up. What does that mean?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, the comfort of a lager is that it's clean and easy to drink, and IPL adds IPA-like hop aroma on top of that. So it's light on its feet, but the aroma still makes itself heard.
MugiOhh! And it uses Barbe Rouge, a French hop, right? Even the name sounds stylish, and just hearing that it has a tea-and-berry-like aroma makes me want to drink it!
Hop BroExactly. The expression black tea and berry aromas fits perfectly, and it has the kind of individuality you'd expect from a commemorative beer. It's not overly flashy, but it's the kind that makes you go 'oh' every time you drink it.
MugiThe food is amazing too! Firefly squid biryani and mini gratin with oysters and grilled green onions? They're clearly trying to make us drink more beer!
Hop BroThat's one of And Beer's strengths: they've got a lineup you can eat your fill with. From mustard chicken to Gujo miso keema, it isn't just about beer by itself; the meal satisfaction is high too.
MugiBeing able to drink in the shop or take it home in Koenji, and even have Uber Eats, is too convenient! There's a terrace too, and dogs and cats are allowed, so it's basically the ideal beer spot.
Hop BroIn the end, it's great when you can enjoy it both in the shop and as takeaway. Tonight I already want to have a glass of I9L, and maybe order a few snacks with it too.
MugiYeah, I'm totally feeling that too! If we toast in Koenji, we'll probably want to celebrate Anther8's 9th anniversary together too!
