And Beer in Koenji highlights its limited Super-Ripe Nanko Ume-Weizen
On August 16, And Beer in Koenji posted its service update and featured “Super-Ripe Nanko Ume-Weizen,” a limited beer made with ultra-ripe Kishu Nanko plums from Ume Boys, alongside dishes that pair well with spice-forward food.
Hop BroIn its August 16 update, And Beer in Koenji introduced Chojukusei Nanko Ume-Weizen- as a limited recommended pour.
MugiWhat! A plum beer already sounds fun... does Nanko ume in beer mean a full blast of sourness?
Hop BroIt uses super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume from Ume Boys in Wakayama, and the style is a weizen, basically a wheat white ale.
MugiWhat is that! Suddenly we're casting spells. My face is doing a full what is a weizen reaction right now!
Hop BroPut simply, it tends to have a soft texture and banana-like aromatics, so the plum lands as gentle plum character instead of a sharp attack.
MugiOh wow! And the ABV is on the higher side too, right? So this is a slow sipping beer!
Hop BroExactly. As the beer warms up, the aroma shifts, so following the temperature becomes part of the experience.
MugiA beer with plot development?! I love that. So would mackerel biryani pairing actually be a great match?
Hop BroThat is classic And Beer: plum pork toro, Gujo miso keema, and chicken ham with plum mint sauce all lean into spice-friendly balance.
MugiA warm wooden taproom in Koenji, a pet-friendly terrace, and takeaway too? That is my kind of stop.
Hop BroIt sounds perfect from lunch through dinner, and pairing that beer with the food feels inevitable. Now I want a plum weizen toast immediately.
Featured beer
And Beer posted its August 16 update with a limited recommendation: Super-Ripe Nanko Ume-Weizen. The brew is a weizen made with ultra-ripe Kishu Nanko plums from Ume Boys in Wakayama. The shop described it as relatively high in alcohol, making it a beer that rewards slow drinking as its temperature changes.
Food pairings
The menu on the day included yakisaba biryani, ume pork jowl, Gujyo miso keema, and dinner plates such as spice chicken ham with plum mint sauce and fried potatoes with fermented mayo. A plum-driven weizen fits naturally with spice, umami, and gentle acidity, which is very much in line with And Beer’s food style.
The venue
And Beer is a relaxed brewpub under the train tracks in Koenji, with a warm, wood-toned interior and a direct-taproom feel. House-brewed beer is available on tap, and the place works for lunch, dinner, and even takeout beer. The terrace also allows pets, making it a flexible stop for beer lovers looking for a casual but distinctive neighborhood beer spot.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn its August 16 update, And Beer in Koenji introduced Chojukusei Nanko Ume-Weizen- as a limited recommended pour.
MugiWhat! A plum beer already sounds fun... does Nanko ume in beer mean a full blast of sourness?
Hop BroIt uses super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume from Ume Boys in Wakayama, and the style is a weizen, basically a wheat white ale.
MugiWhat is that! Suddenly we're casting spells. My face is doing a full what is a weizen reaction right now!
Hop BroPut simply, it tends to have a soft texture and banana-like aromatics, so the plum lands as gentle plum character instead of a sharp attack.
MugiOh wow! And the ABV is on the higher side too, right? So this is a slow sipping beer!
Hop BroExactly. As the beer warms up, the aroma shifts, so following the temperature becomes part of the experience.
MugiA beer with plot development?! I love that. So would mackerel biryani pairing actually be a great match?
Hop BroThat is classic And Beer: plum pork toro, Gujo miso keema, and chicken ham with plum mint sauce all lean into spice-friendly balance.
MugiA warm wooden taproom in Koenji, a pet-friendly terrace, and takeaway too? That is my kind of stop.
Hop BroIt sounds perfect from lunch through dinner, and pairing that beer with the food feels inevitable. Now I want a plum weizen toast immediately.
