And Beer Koenji Taps Coffee Ale "AND TAMIRU TADESSE"
On April 22, And Beer (Koenji, Tokyo) tapped the coffee ale "AND TAMIRU TADESSE." It is a glass made with Ethiopian coffee beans roasted by Coffee Wrights in Kuramae, and you can enjoy it alongside the taproom's spiced dishes.
Hop BroToday, AND TAMIRU TADESSE went on tap in Koenji. It's And Beer's new release, and it's one that both coffee lovers and beer lovers will want to check out.
MugiWow! A coffee ale already sounds delicious just from the name! Is it coffee? Is it beer? Which is it?!
Hop BroThe style is Coffee Ale. The base is ale, and they layer coffee aroma and roast character on top, so when you drink it you'll go, 'Oh, coffee!' but it's still definitely beer.
MugiHmm... but roast character sounds like it could end up tasting kind of burnt. That's a little scary...
Hop BroThat's the interesting part here. This time they've brought the roast character forward more than before, but without overdoing it, so the coffee-like quality really stands out. It seems designed to show not just bitterness, but a bit of fruitiness too.
MugiWhat? And they're using Coffee Wrights roasted beans? That is seriously the real deal!
Hop BroExactly. They're using Ethiopian Tamiru Tadesse Murago roasted by Coffee Wrights in Kuramae. The bean character is strong, so when it overlaps with the ale's brightness, it should become pretty layered and three-dimensional.
MugiAnd Beer always has eight kinds of house-brewed beer on the board, right? It sounds like the kind of place where just choosing what to drink is fun, and you'd end up staying way too long!
Hop BroExactly. It's a brewpub in Koenji, and new beers go on tap several times a month, so the scene changes every time you visit. That's part of the real charm of a brewpub.
MugiAnd I heard the food is spiced dishes too! If that mixes with coffee aroma, your mouth is basically going on a trip!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. It's good on its own, but when you pair it with curry or snacks, the aroma really opens up, so it turns into a beer that shines when you enjoy it with food.
MugiAll right, I'm doing the coffee ale, and Hop-bro is doing the tasting flight! Tonight we're going to cheers in Koenji!
New Coffee Ale in Koenji
On Wednesday, April 22, the new beer "AND TAMIRU TADESSE" went on tap at And Beer, a brewpub in Koenji, Suginami Ward, Tokyo. The style is Coffee Ale, the ABV is 5.5%, and the serving size is 15L.
This beer uses Ethiopian "Tamiru Tadesse Murago" coffee beans roasted by Coffee Wrights (Kuramae). The post explains that this version emphasizes roast character more than the previous one while bringing out the beans' own qualities, resulting in a taste that feels even more coffee-like. It's the kind of beer that makes you want to see how its coffee aroma, fruitiness, and the ale's bright character overlap.
And Beer is a brewpub in Koenji, Tokyo, serving its own house-brewed beer. Inside, eight kinds of house craft beer are on tap, and new beers are connected several times a month. They also offer tasting sets, making it a place where you can compare different flavors side by side.
The food menu changes daily and features spice dishes, curries, and snacks learned by the owner while traveling. Beers with layered aromas, like coffee ale, pair especially well with spiced dishes and lighter side plates, making this a beer that invites you to enjoy it with a meal. It is a tapping that suits a day when you want to spend time in Koenji, slowly combining beer and food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, AND TAMIRU TADESSE went on tap in Koenji. It's And Beer's new release, and it's one that both coffee lovers and beer lovers will want to check out.
MugiWow! A coffee ale already sounds delicious just from the name! Is it coffee? Is it beer? Which is it?!
Hop BroThe style is Coffee Ale. The base is ale, and they layer coffee aroma and roast character on top, so when you drink it you'll go, 'Oh, coffee!' but it's still definitely beer.
MugiHmm... but roast character sounds like it could end up tasting kind of burnt. That's a little scary...
Hop BroThat's the interesting part here. This time they've brought the roast character forward more than before, but without overdoing it, so the coffee-like quality really stands out. It seems designed to show not just bitterness, but a bit of fruitiness too.
MugiWhat? And they're using Coffee Wrights roasted beans? That is seriously the real deal!
Hop BroExactly. They're using Ethiopian Tamiru Tadesse Murago roasted by Coffee Wrights in Kuramae. The bean character is strong, so when it overlaps with the ale's brightness, it should become pretty layered and three-dimensional.
MugiAnd Beer always has eight kinds of house-brewed beer on the board, right? It sounds like the kind of place where just choosing what to drink is fun, and you'd end up staying way too long!
Hop BroExactly. It's a brewpub in Koenji, and new beers go on tap several times a month, so the scene changes every time you visit. That's part of the real charm of a brewpub.
MugiAnd I heard the food is spiced dishes too! If that mixes with coffee aroma, your mouth is basically going on a trip!
Hop BroThat's exactly it. It's good on its own, but when you pair it with curry or snacks, the aroma really opens up, so it turns into a beer that shines when you enjoy it with food.
MugiAll right, I'm doing the coffee ale, and Hop-bro is doing the tasting flight! Tonight we're going to cheers in Koenji!
