And Beer in Koenji serves rosemary ale 'Crisp rosemary' on June 4
Koenji brewpub And Beer shared its June 4 lunch-and-takeout schedule, with the rosemary ale 'Crisp rosemary' as the featured tap. The post also points to a rotating lineup of house beers brewed at its Yamanashi facility.
Hop BroI had to bring up And Beer in Koenji today. On Thursday, June 4, they're doing lunch from 11:30 to 15:00 and takeout from 9:30 to 16:00.
MugiWhat! That's a midday beer mission. And if it's cool enough for terrace seating, I'm already halfway to the station.
Hop BroThe headliner is tap No. 3, Crisp rosemary, a 6.5% rosemary ale. They're steeping fresh rosemary shoots in it, which is a pretty bold move.
MugiWait, fresh rosemary shoots in beer? In my brain, a roast garnish just swan-dived into a pint glass.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's basically aroma infusion thinking. You layer in the herbal character, then pull out citrus, lime, and even peach-like notes.
MugiOh wow, peach-like aroma too? That's way fancier than I expected, and now my stomach wants to join this conversation.
Hop BroAnd the hops are American Citra plus Motueka and Nectaron from New Zealand. That gives it measured bitterness and herbal lift, so it stays great with food.
MugiHold on, New Zealand hops? Those sound less like ingredients and more like the final bosses of a beer RPG.
Hop BroThey're expressive NZ varieties. In plain terms, they're bright and fruity, which is why this beer should pair so well with the rosemary biryani with beef and pork mince.
MugiPairing it with biryani is already a win. Then I saw the updated tap list with Vale, Buryutto Lemon, and JAMA JAMA, and now choosing sounds impossible.
Hop BroExactly, and they've also got Shekina Kome Bay and Botanical Cut. With bottles, PET bottles, plastic cups, growlers, and a up to 20% cashback campaign, I'm officially ready for a lunchtime pint.
MugiThat's it, I need a glass now. I'm ordering Crisp rosemary, and you're in charge of the biryani.
And Beer in Koenji posted its service guide for Thursday, June 4. Lunch runs from 11:30 to 15:00, while beer takeout is available from 9:30 to 16:00. The post notes that bottles, PET bottles, plastic cups, and growlers are all accepted, making it easy to enjoy the beer either in the pub or to go. It also describes the day as one of those slightly cool, terrace-friendly afternoons.
The highlight is tap No. 3, 'Crisp rosemary'. It is a 6.5% rosemary ale brewed with American Citra plus NZ Motueka and Nectaron hops, then infused with young rosemary from the brewery garden in Katsunuma. The beer is described as bright and drinkable, with citrus, lime, peach-like aromatics, moderate bitterness, and a herbal finish. The suggested pairing is rosemary and beef-and-pork keema biryani.
The taplist also includes 'Vale' (Best Bitter), 'ぶりゅっとれもん' (fruit brut ale), 'ヴァイツェン発酵中！' (weizen), '4% Fruit Ale', 'JAMA JAMA' (Tea Sour), 'Botanical Cut' (Juniper berry IPL), and 'シェキナ米ベー' (Jasmine Rice Lager). Since And Beer brews at its Yamanashi facility and leans into spice-friendly beers, the lineup fits the pub's curry-forward style. The post also mentions a Suginami Ward QR-payment campaign with up to 20% back, which makes a daytime visit even easier to plan.
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Hop BroI had to bring up And Beer in Koenji today. On Thursday, June 4, they're doing lunch from 11:30 to 15:00 and takeout from 9:30 to 16:00.
MugiWhat! That's a midday beer mission. And if it's cool enough for terrace seating, I'm already halfway to the station.
Hop BroThe headliner is tap No. 3, Crisp rosemary, a 6.5% rosemary ale. They're steeping fresh rosemary shoots in it, which is a pretty bold move.
MugiWait, fresh rosemary shoots in beer? In my brain, a roast garnish just swan-dived into a pint glass.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's basically aroma infusion thinking. You layer in the herbal character, then pull out citrus, lime, and even peach-like notes.
MugiOh wow, peach-like aroma too? That's way fancier than I expected, and now my stomach wants to join this conversation.
Hop BroAnd the hops are American Citra plus Motueka and Nectaron from New Zealand. That gives it measured bitterness and herbal lift, so it stays great with food.
MugiHold on, New Zealand hops? Those sound less like ingredients and more like the final bosses of a beer RPG.
Hop BroThey're expressive NZ varieties. In plain terms, they're bright and fruity, which is why this beer should pair so well with the rosemary biryani with beef and pork mince.
MugiPairing it with biryani is already a win. Then I saw the updated tap list with Vale, Buryutto Lemon, and JAMA JAMA, and now choosing sounds impossible.
Hop BroExactly, and they've also got Shekina Kome Bay and Botanical Cut. With bottles, PET bottles, plastic cups, growlers, and a up to 20% cashback campaign, I'm officially ready for a lunchtime pint.
MugiThat's it, I need a glass now. I'm ordering Crisp rosemary, and you're in charge of the biryani.
