And Beer Releases Super-Ripe Kishu Nanko Ume ~Weizen~; Available at Isetan Shinjuku from April 8
Koenji brewpub And Beer has released the Fruit Weizen "Super-Ripe Kishu Nanko Ume ~Weizen~" in collaboration with Ume Boys. A WEEKLY promotional sale will also be held at Isetan Shinjuku's "Isetan Craft Beer Bar" from April 8 to 14.
Hop BroKoenji's new And Beer release is this one: "Super-Ripe Kishu Nanko Ume ~Weizen~" made with Ume Boys. It's a Fruit Weizen at 7% ABV, definitely a beer with a strong seasonal feel.
MugiWhoa! A plum beer makes me think of something like a sweet and tart juice, but they're pairing it with a Weizen?!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The core is super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume from Minabe Town in Wakayama, and they turn it into syrup with rock sugar to really extract the plum's essence.
MugiSo if they use rock sugar syrup, is it basically a plum liqueur-style brew? My head is full of plum groves already!
Hop BroIt's similar in feel, but the key is that they ultimately shape it as a beer. They mature it by layering the character of ripe plums over a Weizen yeast that gives clove and banana-like aromas, so it should balance fruitiness with the soft texture of wheat.
MugiWhat is that! Banana-scented plum sounds like too much information, which somehow makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroAnd they used plums harvested in 2025, drawing out the flavor over time, which is great. It should really hit for anyone who likes fruit beers with a clearly defined fruit profile.
MugiWow! And Koenji's all-day hours are strong too. Being able to go from lunch into the evening is way too friendly for people who want to drink, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. And Beer is open from 11:30 to 22:00, happy hour runs from 15:00 to 18:00, and takeout is available from 9:30 to 22:00. They even take bottles, PET bottles, and growlers, which is exactly what you'd expect from a brewpub.
MugiAnd on sunny days, the terrace seats are recommended, right? If you drink it with the plum aroma carried by the breeze, spring is basically complete!
Hop BroIt's also going to be sold at Isetan Shinjuku. You can find it at the "Isetan Craft Beer Bar" from Wednesday, April 8 to Tuesday, April 14, and Mr. Ando, the company representative, is scheduled to be there on the 9th, 10th, and 12th.
MugiWait, being able to meet it both at the brewery and at the department store is amazing! I feel like I want to toast with plum Weizen today, and I'm already completely in the mood to drink!
Koenji brewpub And Beer has brought out a seasonal collaboration beer. In a post on Wednesday, April 8, "Super-Ripe Kishu Nanko Ume ~Weizen~" was announced as a new release. Brewed in collaboration with Ume Boys, it is a Fruit Weizen with 7% ABV.
The foundation of the brew is super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume from Minabe Town, Wakayama. The plums were turned into syrup with rock sugar to thoroughly draw out their essence, then matured together with a Weizen that has clove- and banana-like flavors. The plums used were harvested in 2025, and the fact that the flavor is drawn out over time is also part of this beer's character. For anyone who likes fruit beers with a clearly defined fruit profile, this is one to watch.
The shop information is also very practical in true Koenji fashion. It is open continuously from 11:30 to 22:00, lunch is served from 11:30 to 15:00, and happy hour runs from 15:00 to 18:00. Beer takeout is accepted from 9:30 to 22:00, with bottles, PET bottles, plastic cups, and growlers all supported. The post also recommended the terrace seats on sunny days.
In addition, from Wednesday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 14, the beer will also be sold in a WEEKLY promotion at Isetan Shinjuku's "Isetan Craft Beer Bar." On Thursday, April 9, Friday, April 10, and Sunday, April 12, company representative Mr. Ando is scheduled to be on site. Whether you drink it in the shop or meet it at the department store, this is a Weizen from Koenji's brewpub with a bright plum aroma worth watching.
Reference: Instagram post
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Hop BroKoenji's new And Beer release is this one: "Super-Ripe Kishu Nanko Ume ~Weizen~" made with Ume Boys. It's a Fruit Weizen at 7% ABV, definitely a beer with a strong seasonal feel.
MugiWhoa! A plum beer makes me think of something like a sweet and tart juice, but they're pairing it with a Weizen?!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The core is super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume from Minabe Town in Wakayama, and they turn it into syrup with rock sugar to really extract the plum's essence.
MugiSo if they use rock sugar syrup, is it basically a plum liqueur-style brew? My head is full of plum groves already!
Hop BroIt's similar in feel, but the key is that they ultimately shape it as a beer. They mature it by layering the character of ripe plums over a Weizen yeast that gives clove and banana-like aromas, so it should balance fruitiness with the soft texture of wheat.
MugiWhat is that! Banana-scented plum sounds like too much information, which somehow makes me want to drink it even more!
Hop BroAnd they used plums harvested in 2025, drawing out the flavor over time, which is great. It should really hit for anyone who likes fruit beers with a clearly defined fruit profile.
MugiWow! And Koenji's all-day hours are strong too. Being able to go from lunch into the evening is way too friendly for people who want to drink, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. And Beer is open from 11:30 to 22:00, happy hour runs from 15:00 to 18:00, and takeout is available from 9:30 to 22:00. They even take bottles, PET bottles, and growlers, which is exactly what you'd expect from a brewpub.
MugiAnd on sunny days, the terrace seats are recommended, right? If you drink it with the plum aroma carried by the breeze, spring is basically complete!
Hop BroIt's also going to be sold at Isetan Shinjuku. You can find it at the "Isetan Craft Beer Bar" from Wednesday, April 8 to Tuesday, April 14, and Mr. Ando, the company representative, is scheduled to be there on the 9th, 10th, and 12th.
MugiWait, being able to meet it both at the brewery and at the department store is amazing! I feel like I want to toast with plum Weizen today, and I'm already completely in the mood to drink!
