W Coconut White IPA Reopened at Namachan Stand Shiinamachi Branch, Limited Pairing Starts
At Namachan Stand Shiinamachi Branch (Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo), a Friday special project planned by brewer Kobayan has begun. The last keg of the limited beer W Coconut White IPA is being tapped again, served with a house-exclusive special ethnic salad.
Hop BroThere's something interesting happening today at Namachan Stand Shiinamachi Branch. It's a Friday special event, and that limited beer is making a comeback.
MugiWait! You mean W Coconut White IPA?! Just the name sounds like pure tropical vibes!
Hop BroExactly. And this time they're reopening the last keg. Kobayan wrote the recipe for this one for the first time, and it apparently ran dry right after it was served.
MugiRan dry? What is that, the beer got into a boxing match or something?
Hop BroSimply put, it means the contents of the keg were emptied. So this time, getting to drink it is pretty rare, which makes it a strong reason to head there.
MugiI get it! And the pairing is a special ethnic salad? That's basically a win already, right? The beer alone is strong enough, and now the food is serious too!
Hop BroThe contents are thought through too. It layers vegetables, including fresh onions from Daikokuya in Nerima, on top of Chinese jellyfish tossed with steamed chicken and smoked sesame oil, then finishes it with a spicy sauce.
MugiOhhh! Then the sweet coconut aroma and the ethnic heat shouldn't clash! And you can even add cilantro? That's bold!
Hop BroExactly. And since it's a White IPA, it should have hop aroma within a light body. The interesting part is how the roundness of the coconut and the bitterness of the IPA play together.
MugiAnd this place is a brewpub attached to a brewery, right? If it also has that fresh-from-the-brewery feel, I'd probably start drinking before I even take a photo!
Hop BroIt's perfect for quietly enjoying yourself in Shiinamachi. If there's a dish that pairs great with a limited beer, it really feels like tonight is the night to go.
MugiYeah! I'm already in full beer mode, and even if I go with the plan of just one glass, I'd absolutely want a refill!
Friday Special Project Starting on the 22nd
An Instagram post from Namachan Stand Shiinamachi Branch (Nagasaki, Toshima Ward, Tokyo) announces a Friday special event starting at 3:00 p.m. on the 22nd. It is a pairing planned by brewer Kobayan, with food prepared to match the limited beer W Coconut White IPA.
The key point this time is reopening the last keg of W Coconut White IPA. According to the post, this beer was the first recipe Kobayan ever wrote, and it ran dry almost immediately after it was put on tap. Because the chance to drink it again is so limited, it has plenty of appeal as a reason to visit just for the beer.
The food is Ethnic Salad for W Coconut White IPA. On top of Chinese jellyfish mixed with steamed chicken and smoked sesame oil, vegetables including fresh onions from Nerima farmer Daikokuya are layered, then finished with a spicy ethnic sauce. Cilantro can be added as well, making it a dish designed to be enjoyed together with the beer.
It will be served dine-in only, and quantities are limited. Namachan Stand Shiinamachi Branch is a brewpub centered on NAMACHA Brewing beer, and its appeal lies in the fresh-from-the-brewery feel that comes with being attached to the brewery. In the Shiinamachi area, it is fair to say this is the kind of place for people who want to quietly enjoy a dish thoughtfully matched with a limited beer.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere's something interesting happening today at Namachan Stand Shiinamachi Branch. It's a Friday special event, and that limited beer is making a comeback.
MugiWait! You mean W Coconut White IPA?! Just the name sounds like pure tropical vibes!
Hop BroExactly. And this time they're reopening the last keg. Kobayan wrote the recipe for this one for the first time, and it apparently ran dry right after it was served.
MugiRan dry? What is that, the beer got into a boxing match or something?
Hop BroSimply put, it means the contents of the keg were emptied. So this time, getting to drink it is pretty rare, which makes it a strong reason to head there.
MugiI get it! And the pairing is a special ethnic salad? That's basically a win already, right? The beer alone is strong enough, and now the food is serious too!
Hop BroThe contents are thought through too. It layers vegetables, including fresh onions from Daikokuya in Nerima, on top of Chinese jellyfish tossed with steamed chicken and smoked sesame oil, then finishes it with a spicy sauce.
MugiOhhh! Then the sweet coconut aroma and the ethnic heat shouldn't clash! And you can even add cilantro? That's bold!
Hop BroExactly. And since it's a White IPA, it should have hop aroma within a light body. The interesting part is how the roundness of the coconut and the bitterness of the IPA play together.
MugiAnd this place is a brewpub attached to a brewery, right? If it also has that fresh-from-the-brewery feel, I'd probably start drinking before I even take a photo!
Hop BroIt's perfect for quietly enjoying yourself in Shiinamachi. If there's a dish that pairs great with a limited beer, it really feels like tonight is the night to go.
MugiYeah! I'm already in full beer mode, and even if I go with the plan of just one glass, I'd absolutely want a refill!
