And Beer in Koenji Introduces "JAMA JAMA," Fragrant with Hibiscus
And Beer (Koenji, Tokyo) announced its all-day service in a May 23 post, along with the beer it recommended for the day. Centered on the tart "JAMA JAMA," made with hibiscus tea, the lineup also includes curry and evening biryani.
Hop BroWhat And Beer in Koenji was recommending was the hibiscus-scented JAMA JAMA. All-day service means you can enjoy it from noon to night, which is great.
MugiWait, you can drink all day?! That means you could even have one after lunch!
Hop BroExactly. It's open from 11:30 to 22:00, and takeout is accepted from 10:00 to 22:00. Like a brewpub in north Koenji, it knows how to make good use of time.
MugiBut hold on, with hibiscus tea? It's beer, but is it tea made from flowers? That feels oddly elegant.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Hibiscus tea is also called jamaica tea, and it gives the beer light acidity and a reddish color. Rather than hitting you with bitterness, it's the kind that shows off its aroma and easy drinking feel.
MugiOh, I see! So it should pair well with food. What are they serving this time that goes great with beer?
Hop BroThe evening biryani is shrimp and eggplant tom yum, and the curries start with Gujo miso keema and bai makrut coconut chicken. They even have strawberries with prosciutto and mascarpone, so the tart JAMA JAMA really stands out.
MugiWait, they even have aji fry 65 and braised pork belly sweet and sour pork with black vinegar?! The food lineup for beer is way too serious!
Hop BroAnd the place is dog- and cat-friendly on the terrace, which is very Koenji. You can make reservations, and they support Uber Eats too, so it's easy to use whether you're dropping by or taking it home.
MugiThis is way beyond just having a drink in Koenji. If I start with JAMA JAMA and keep snacking on curry and biryani, I probably won't be able to go home!
Hop BroThat's exactly how it should be. On a day with acidity and spice lined up together, you're almost guaranteed to order another round.
In its Saturday, May 23 post, And Beer announced that it would be open all day from 11:30 to 22:00. Lunch, idle time, and dinner are divided into separate periods, and beer takeout is accepted from 10:00 to 22:00. As a brewpub in Koenji Kita, its operating style seems easy to use depending on when you want to drink.
The beer recommendation for the day was "JAMA JAMA." It is described as a slightly tart beer made with hibiscus tea (jamaica tea), with a striking reddish color. Rather than a style that pushes hard with intense bitterness, it is introduced as a glass to enjoy for its light acidity and aroma, making it easy to pair with food.
On the food side, the evening biryani starts with "tom yum biryani with shrimp and eggplant," while the curries begin with "Gujo miso keema" and "bai makrut coconut chicken." In addition, dinner items such as "strawberries with prosciutto and mascarpone," "oven-baked young corn," "aji fry 65," and "braised pork belly sweet and sour pork with black vinegar" are also on the menu, making it a lineup that should pair well with the beer's acidity and fruitiness.
The shop is located on the first floor of R Arriet Koenji Building A, 4-2-2 Koenjikita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo. Terrace seating allows dogs and cats, and takeout is also available at the storefront. Reservations can be made by phone or through the official LINE account, and the shop also supports Uber Eats. It was a day that made it easy to enjoy house-brewed beer and spice-forward food in Koenji.
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Hop BroWhat And Beer in Koenji was recommending was the hibiscus-scented JAMA JAMA. All-day service means you can enjoy it from noon to night, which is great.
MugiWait, you can drink all day?! That means you could even have one after lunch!
Hop BroExactly. It's open from 11:30 to 22:00, and takeout is accepted from 10:00 to 22:00. Like a brewpub in north Koenji, it knows how to make good use of time.
MugiBut hold on, with hibiscus tea? It's beer, but is it tea made from flowers? That feels oddly elegant.
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Hibiscus tea is also called jamaica tea, and it gives the beer light acidity and a reddish color. Rather than hitting you with bitterness, it's the kind that shows off its aroma and easy drinking feel.
MugiOh, I see! So it should pair well with food. What are they serving this time that goes great with beer?
Hop BroThe evening biryani is shrimp and eggplant tom yum, and the curries start with Gujo miso keema and bai makrut coconut chicken. They even have strawberries with prosciutto and mascarpone, so the tart JAMA JAMA really stands out.
MugiWait, they even have aji fry 65 and braised pork belly sweet and sour pork with black vinegar?! The food lineup for beer is way too serious!
Hop BroAnd the place is dog- and cat-friendly on the terrace, which is very Koenji. You can make reservations, and they support Uber Eats too, so it's easy to use whether you're dropping by or taking it home.
MugiThis is way beyond just having a drink in Koenji. If I start with JAMA JAMA and keep snacking on curry and biryani, I probably won't be able to go home!
Hop BroThat's exactly how it should be. On a day with acidity and spice lined up together, you're almost guaranteed to order another round.
