The Aged Version of "Traveling WIPA" Now on Tap at AndBeer Koenji Taproom
At AndBeer, a brewpub in Koenji, Tokyo, an aged version of "Traveling WIPA" has appeared as a guest beer. It is being offered as a one-keg-only pour of the first beer from Yamanashi's new brewery, making it a great match for spice-forward dishes.
Hop BroA one-keg-only guest has arrived at the Koenji brewpub. Being able to drink the aged version of "Traveling WIPA" at AndBeer is a pretty exciting deal.
MugiWhoa! One keg only means it'll probably sell out fast. Hearing that makes me want to go right now!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it's the aged version of the first beer from Yamanashi's new brewery. Giving it time lets the aroma and rough edges settle a bit, so it comes together more smoothly.
MugiWhat? An aged version? Does beer change if you let it sit like wine?
Hop BroExactly, beer changes too. From the name alone, WIPA sounds like an IPA style with a strong hop character, and aging gives the aroma a rounder feel.
MugiWow. So it's a perfect match for AndBeer's spice dishes, then. Beer plus curry sounds like a busy kind of happiness!
Hop BroExactly. Pair it with dishes like biryani with lamb mince and sansho pepper, or Gujo-miso keema, and the hop bitterness and spices really collide in a good way.
MugiWait, they even have som tam with whitebait and bitter melon? It's such a snack paradise that I can't tell whether the beer or the food is the star!
Hop BroAnd the hours are continuous service from 11:30 to 22:00, and they also do takeout. They accept PET bottles and growlers, so you have plenty of freedom in how you drink.
MugiThis means I have no choice but to go! I want to enjoy not just one drink in Koenji, but curry and spring rolls all together. I'm fully in the mood for beer today!
One Keg Only of "Traveling WIPA" in Koenji
At AndBeer, a brewpub in Koenji Kita, Suginami City, Tokyo, "Traveling WIPA" is being offered as a guest beer. The post describes it as "an aged version of the first beer from the new Yamanashi brewery," and this time only one keg has been brought in. If you do not want to miss it, it would be best to stop by soon.
AndBeer is known as a place where you can enjoy house-brewed craft beer alongside spice dishes. In a May 28 post, the shop announced continuous service from 11:30 to 22:00, with separate guidance for lunch, idle time, and dinner hours. In addition to drinks inside the shop, beer takeout is also accepted from 10:00 to 22:00, with support for plastic bottles, plastic cups, and growlers.
On the food side, the lineup of biryani and curry is also very much in the spirit of the shop. On the day of the post, the biryani on offer was "lamb mince and Japanese pepper berry biryani," while the curries started with "Gujo miso keema" and "duck and hikijiki mustard curry." There were also dishes that pair well with beer, such as ethnic spring rolls with cilantro and pork mince, som tam with whitebait and bitter melon, and spiced chicken ham.
Pairing a hop-forward beer like "Traveling WIPA" with spice-laden dishes is exactly the kind of enjoyment AndBeer is known for. It is a good place for days when you want to enjoy food and craft beer together near Koenji Station.
- Shop name: AndBeer
- Business type: Brewpub
- Address: 1F, Building A, Rlriet Koenji, 4-2-2 Koenjikita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA one-keg-only guest has arrived at the Koenji brewpub. Being able to drink the aged version of "Traveling WIPA" at AndBeer is a pretty exciting deal.
MugiWhoa! One keg only means it'll probably sell out fast. Hearing that makes me want to go right now!
Hop BroAnd on top of that, it's the aged version of the first beer from Yamanashi's new brewery. Giving it time lets the aroma and rough edges settle a bit, so it comes together more smoothly.
MugiWhat? An aged version? Does beer change if you let it sit like wine?
Hop BroExactly, beer changes too. From the name alone, WIPA sounds like an IPA style with a strong hop character, and aging gives the aroma a rounder feel.
MugiWow. So it's a perfect match for AndBeer's spice dishes, then. Beer plus curry sounds like a busy kind of happiness!
Hop BroExactly. Pair it with dishes like biryani with lamb mince and sansho pepper, or Gujo-miso keema, and the hop bitterness and spices really collide in a good way.
MugiWait, they even have som tam with whitebait and bitter melon? It's such a snack paradise that I can't tell whether the beer or the food is the star!
Hop BroAnd the hours are continuous service from 11:30 to 22:00, and they also do takeout. They accept PET bottles and growlers, so you have plenty of freedom in how you drink.
MugiThis means I have no choice but to go! I want to enjoy not just one drink in Koenji, but curry and spring rolls all together. I'm fully in the mood for beer today!
