And Beer in Koenji Highlights Three German-Style Beers
And Beer, a brewpub in Koenji, Tokyo, highlighted a three-beer tasting lineup for October 12. The selection ranges from a rice-based pilsner to a crisp ale and a rich yet clean-finishing bock.
Hop BroAnd Beer in Koenji is pouring a three-beer German-style flight today.
MugiWhoa! Three German-inspired beers—will they have totally different personalities?
Hop BroFirst up is “RICE,” a pilsner made with rice from Yamanashi: crisp and easy-drinking.
MugiRice in beer?! Does that mean it becomes a liquid rice bowl?
Hop BroNot at all. Rice does not turn it into a snack; it helps make the beer feel clean and dry.
MugiNice! What about “And Kolsh”?
Hop BroIt is an ale fermented at a lower temperature, giving it a restrained aroma and gentle fermentation character.
MugiLow-temperature fermentation? So the beer is doing its job with a cool, calm face?
Hop BroThen comes “Eineinhalb Bock”: rich with malt, yet surprisingly clean on the finish—big body, crisp finish.
MugiWith currywurst and schnitzel on the menu, I am sold. Let’s make a Koenji toast right now!
Three expressions of German-style brewing
And Beer, a brewpub located in Koenji, Tokyo, recommended a tasting of three German-style beers on October 12, 2026.
The lineup features RICE, a German-style pilsner brewed with rice from Yamanashi; And Kolsh, a crisp ale fermented at a low temperature; and Eineinhalb Bock, a malt-forward and full-bodied bock with a clean finish. Together, the three beers offer a progression from light and refreshing to richer and more substantial, making them well suited to a side-by-side tasting.
The brewpub is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the day. Food options include sausage biryani at lunch, while the dinner menu features beer-friendly dishes such as sauerkraut, currywurst, schnitzel, and an ice-bone-style spare rib dish. Seasonal and spice-focused offerings, including saury fish achar, soupless spicy tantan noodles, and dried grapes from Yamanashi, are also available.
And Beer combines its own brewing culture with a casual food-focused atmosphere in Koenji. Its terrace welcomes guests with dogs or cats, and beer, curry, snacks, and soft drinks are also available for takeaway. Visitors can compare the three beers at the brewpub or enjoy them with the kitchen’s varied dishes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAnd Beer in Koenji is pouring a three-beer German-style flight today.
MugiWhoa! Three German-inspired beers—will they have totally different personalities?
Hop BroFirst up is “RICE,” a pilsner made with rice from Yamanashi: crisp and easy-drinking.
MugiRice in beer?! Does that mean it becomes a liquid rice bowl?
Hop BroNot at all. Rice does not turn it into a snack; it helps make the beer feel clean and dry.
MugiNice! What about “And Kolsh”?
Hop BroIt is an ale fermented at a lower temperature, giving it a restrained aroma and gentle fermentation character.
MugiLow-temperature fermentation? So the beer is doing its job with a cool, calm face?
Hop BroThen comes “Eineinhalb Bock”: rich with malt, yet surprisingly clean on the finish—big body, crisp finish.
MugiWith currywurst and schnitzel on the menu, I am sold. Let’s make a Koenji toast right now!
