AndBeer taps Koenji Citrava's 7th-anniversary beer "Shekina Maibee"
At the brewpub AndBeer in Koenji, Tokyo, the 7th-anniversary beer "Shekina Maibee" for Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava's Koenji location was announced. A May 13 (Wed.) post also said the venue will take part in the Asagaya Nomiya-san Festival and the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival.
Hop BroKoenji's Shekina Maibee is being tapped at AndBeer. It's a beer celebrating Citrava Koenji's 7th anniversary.
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds fun! What does Shekina Maibee mean?
Hop BroHere's the interesting part: it has a soft jasmine tea aroma, and it also gets its crispness from Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice.
MugiWhat?! Tea? Rice? Beer? The information is piling up!
Hop BroIn short, the aroma is bright and the finish is clean. Because it has that rice-derived crispness, it's the kind of beer you can keep drinking without it feeling too heavy.
MugiOh, I see! That sounds easy to pair with food. Drinking it slowly by the pint sounds really nice.
Hop BroExactly. AndBeer is open straight through from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the fact that it even offers takeout is a big plus.
MugiWhat, you can enjoy it outside the shop too!? And a terrace where you can bring dogs and cats? That's a lot of freedom!
Hop BroThe food is bold too, and since it's packed with spicy dishes, it goes really well with this beer's aroma.
MugiI'm curious about both the Asagaya Nomiya-san Festival and the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival, and now I've got more plans I want to chase down!
Hop BroA drink in Koenji, another at an event. Honestly, there are just too many reasons to go out for a drink today.
MugiYeah, this absolutely makes me want to go! Let's put it on the list of tonight's drink candidates!
The brewpub AndBeer in Koenji-kita, Suginami Ward, Tokyo, shared its service information for Wednesday, May 13, along with details of its guest beer offerings.
The featured recommendation for the day was "Shekina Maibee". It is a beer commemorating the 7th anniversary of Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava's Koenji branch, and is said to stand out for its faint jasmine tea aroma and crisp finish made with Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice. It was introduced as a pint-friendly beer, the kind you would want to enjoy slowly alongside a meal.
AndBeer is open straight through from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. that day, making it easy to use across lunch, afternoon downtime, and dinner. It also supports takeout beer. At the counter, drinks can be taken home in plastic bottles, plastic cups, or growlers, and the terrace allows dogs and cats. True to a brewpub, it is flexible enough not only for drinking inside, but also for casual use around town.
On the food side, the menu includes dishes with pronounced aroma and spice, such as lamb and oyster mapo biryani, bai makrut coconut chicken, and lotus root and udo dal. If you are pairing it with craft beer, an aromatic lager to reset the palate while picking at spicy dishes and fried food little by little sounds like the best way to enjoy it.
The post also said that in addition to taking part in the Asagaya Nomiya-san Festival, it will join the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival, held from Wednesday, May 13 through Sunday, May 17. With a beer to enjoy in Koenji and a major beer event on the calendar, this became a service update that local beer fans would not want to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji's Shekina Maibee is being tapped at AndBeer. It's a beer celebrating Citrava Koenji's 7th anniversary.
MugiWhoa, the name already sounds fun! What does Shekina Maibee mean?
Hop BroHere's the interesting part: it has a soft jasmine tea aroma, and it also gets its crispness from Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice.
MugiWhat?! Tea? Rice? Beer? The information is piling up!
Hop BroIn short, the aroma is bright and the finish is clean. Because it has that rice-derived crispness, it's the kind of beer you can keep drinking without it feeling too heavy.
MugiOh, I see! That sounds easy to pair with food. Drinking it slowly by the pint sounds really nice.
Hop BroExactly. AndBeer is open straight through from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the fact that it even offers takeout is a big plus.
MugiWhat, you can enjoy it outside the shop too!? And a terrace where you can bring dogs and cats? That's a lot of freedom!
Hop BroThe food is bold too, and since it's packed with spicy dishes, it goes really well with this beer's aroma.
MugiI'm curious about both the Asagaya Nomiya-san Festival and the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival, and now I've got more plans I want to chase down!
Hop BroA drink in Koenji, another at an event. Honestly, there are just too many reasons to go out for a drink today.
MugiYeah, this absolutely makes me want to go! Let's put it on the list of tonight's drink candidates!
