And Beer in Koenji Introduces "Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026" and Starts Oyster Week
The Koenji brewpub "And Beer" published its business-hours notice for Wednesday, March 25. In addition to the menu for Kesennuma Oyster Week, it highlighted "Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026" as a recommended beer, introducing a drink meant to be enjoyed with food.
Hop BroThe Koenji brewpub, And Beer’s Oyster Week has started. On March 25, it’s open all day, so it’s a day to really enjoy food and beer together.
MugiWhoa! Oyster Week already sounds delicious just from the name! And they’re even recommending beer too, that’s almost unfair!
Hop BroThe star, of course, is Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026. It’s brewed so you can really taste the oyster umami, and its malty finish supports the dishes.
MugiMalty? What does malty finish even mean? Is it like lots of barley richness? Kinda toasty and fragrant?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it means the malt richness and sweetness come forward. Then the roast character of the stout layers on top, so instead of fighting the oyster dishes, it goes with them.
MugiI get it! So it can go with things like oyster biryani and oysters with Japanese dashi, or other ocean-umami dishes. Sounds like a fancy mouthful!
Hop BroExactly. And because And Beer is food-driven, it’s strong at being easy to pair during a meal. It’s impressive that it can handle everything from Gujo miso keema to oyster spring rolls.
MugiWait, spring rolls too! Oyster and chrysanthemum spring rolls sound like spring itself is going wild in my mouth. If you add stout to that, what happens?
Hop BroIt comes together nicely, in a good way. Since it has the weight characteristic of an oyster stout, it doesn’t get beaten by strongly flavored dishes, and being available for takeout and growlers is solid too.
MugiAnd terrace seating allows pets, right? That’s the kind of place that makes you want to drink whether you come with friends or with dogs and cats.
Hop BroOne last word: as a day to eat and drink in Koenji, it’s a very well-rounded notice. Snack on oyster dishes and have the Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026, and the next pour is basically unstoppable.
Business Hours
The Koenji-Kita brewpub "And Beer" announced continuous service from 11:30 to 22:00 on Wednesday, March 25. Lunch runs from 11:30 to 15:00, idle time from 15:00 to 17:00, and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00. Beer takeout is available from 10:00 to 22:00, with PET bottles, plastic cups, and growlers supported.
Kesennuma Oyster Week
That day also marked the start of "Kesennuma Oyster Week." The food menu featured dishes such as Kesennuma oyster biryani, oysters with Japanese dashi, and Gujo miso keema curry, along with steamed oysters with kombu, oyster and chrysanthemum spring rolls, Kesennuma oyster mapo, firefly squid and rape blossoms dressed in karashi vinegar miso, and la zi ji. For dinner time, a rainy-day service offering "two pieces of karaage" was also announced.
Beer Recommendation
The beer highlight was the shop's recommended "Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026." It is brewed to let you clearly taste the oyster character and umami, and its malty profile seems to pair well with oyster dishes. While it has the weight typical of an oyster stout, its ease of pairing during a meal makes it a fitting suggestion from And Beer, a brewpub focused on food.
Including its location in Koenji, this is the kind of place that suits a day when you want to choose beer together with your meal. Terrace seating also allows dogs and cats, and it can be used broadly for dine-in, takeout, and even Uber Eats. The day's guidance, centered on oyster dishes and stout, was a piece that put the pleasures of eating and drinking forward at the same time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Koenji brewpub, And Beer’s Oyster Week has started. On March 25, it’s open all day, so it’s a day to really enjoy food and beer together.
MugiWhoa! Oyster Week already sounds delicious just from the name! And they’re even recommending beer too, that’s almost unfair!
Hop BroThe star, of course, is Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026. It’s brewed so you can really taste the oyster umami, and its malty finish supports the dishes.
MugiMalty? What does malty finish even mean? Is it like lots of barley richness? Kinda toasty and fragrant?
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it means the malt richness and sweetness come forward. Then the roast character of the stout layers on top, so instead of fighting the oyster dishes, it goes with them.
MugiI get it! So it can go with things like oyster biryani and oysters with Japanese dashi, or other ocean-umami dishes. Sounds like a fancy mouthful!
Hop BroExactly. And because And Beer is food-driven, it’s strong at being easy to pair during a meal. It’s impressive that it can handle everything from Gujo miso keema to oyster spring rolls.
MugiWait, spring rolls too! Oyster and chrysanthemum spring rolls sound like spring itself is going wild in my mouth. If you add stout to that, what happens?
Hop BroIt comes together nicely, in a good way. Since it has the weight characteristic of an oyster stout, it doesn’t get beaten by strongly flavored dishes, and being available for takeout and growlers is solid too.
MugiAnd terrace seating allows pets, right? That’s the kind of place that makes you want to drink whether you come with friends or with dogs and cats.
Hop BroOne last word: as a day to eat and drink in Koenji, it’s a very well-rounded notice. Snack on oyster dishes and have the Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026, and the next pour is basically unstoppable.
