“Berry A 2025” tapped at Koenji And Beer, with Chinese Biryani Week on March 18
The brewpub And Beer in Koenji, Tokyo, announced its operating information for Wednesday, March 18, and began serving its new beer, “Berry A 2025,” that same day. With a sweet aroma reminiscent of strawberries and acidity from its sour-beer character, it is a pint designed to be enjoyed with lunch or biryani.
Hop BroKoenji’s And Beer just posted an update saying Berry A 2025 is on tap and available from March 18!
MugiWait, they’re running Chinese Biryani Week at the same time as a new beer? That’s festival-level information overload!
Hop BroThis new “Berry A 2025” is described as a pint with a strawberry-like sweet aroma from Berry A, paired with the acidity of a sour-beer style.
MugiWhat! It sounds delicious, but the phrase “acidity from its source” makes it sound like chemistry class is about to start!
Hop BroIt’s not that complicated. Roughly speaking, it means a tartness with a yogurt-like lactic-fermentation nuance that drinks crisp and refreshing!
MugiOhhh! Then if you pair it with the grilled mackerel biryani topped with choma-jang sauce, your mouth is going to be very busy in the best way!
Hop BroExactly. The aromas of green onions, green Sichuan pepper, and green shiso lift it up, so it’s a combination that won’t clash with the fruity acidity and will still pop.
MugiAnd takeout starts at 9:30 a.m.? That’s amazing! If they even support a growler, my weekend plans are done and dusted!
Hop BroWith bottles, PET bottles, and plastic cups too, they’ve got the full from bottle to cup lineup, and the 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. hours make it really convenient.
MugiThere’s even a happy hour discount from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., and both half and pint beers get cheaper? That’s way too kind to my wallet!
Hop BroIt’s the perfect drink with your meal setup, very much And Beer’s style. This is basically locked in as today’s drink choice.
MugiLocked in! I want to head to Koenji right now to chase that strawberry-scented sour with biryani!
And Beer, the brewpub in Koenji Kita, Suginami Ward, Tokyo, shared its business information for Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and announced the tapping of its new beer “Berry A 2025.”
According to the post, business hours for the day were 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lunch ran from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and happy hour was offered from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (half beer -50 yen / pint beer -100 yen). Beer takeout was available from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with bottles, PET bottles, plastic cups, and growlers all supported.
The newly tapped “Berry A 2025” was introduced as an easy-drinking beer built around a strawberry-like sweet aroma derived from Berry A and the tartness characteristic of sour beer. Designed to balance fruitiness and acidity, it seems like the kind of beer that can be enjoyed both with food and on its own.
Food service was being offered as part of “Chinese Biryani Week,” and that day’s special was grilled mackerel biryani topped with choma-jang sauce. Fresh accents from green onions, green Sichuan pepper, and green shiso add another aromatic layer, and the beer should pair well with those lively flavors. And Beer is known for its curry- and craft-beer-centered style of operation, and in addition to dine-in service, it also supports takeout and Uber Eats. It was a timely update that offers a concrete option for anyone looking to build a “drink with your meal” outing in Koenji.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji’s And Beer just posted an update saying Berry A 2025 is on tap and available from March 18!
MugiWait, they’re running Chinese Biryani Week at the same time as a new beer? That’s festival-level information overload!
Hop BroThis new “Berry A 2025” is described as a pint with a strawberry-like sweet aroma from Berry A, paired with the acidity of a sour-beer style.
MugiWhat! It sounds delicious, but the phrase “acidity from its source” makes it sound like chemistry class is about to start!
Hop BroIt’s not that complicated. Roughly speaking, it means a tartness with a yogurt-like lactic-fermentation nuance that drinks crisp and refreshing!
MugiOhhh! Then if you pair it with the grilled mackerel biryani topped with choma-jang sauce, your mouth is going to be very busy in the best way!
Hop BroExactly. The aromas of green onions, green Sichuan pepper, and green shiso lift it up, so it’s a combination that won’t clash with the fruity acidity and will still pop.
MugiAnd takeout starts at 9:30 a.m.? That’s amazing! If they even support a growler, my weekend plans are done and dusted!
Hop BroWith bottles, PET bottles, and plastic cups too, they’ve got the full from bottle to cup lineup, and the 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. hours make it really convenient.
MugiThere’s even a happy hour discount from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., and both half and pint beers get cheaper? That’s way too kind to my wallet!
Hop BroIt’s the perfect drink with your meal setup, very much And Beer’s style. This is basically locked in as today’s drink choice.
MugiLocked in! I want to head to Koenji right now to chase that strawberry-scented sour with biryani!
