And Beer in Koenji Taps "Bailey-A 2025," a Fruit Sour with Katsunuma-Grown Grapes
The brewpub And Beer in Tokyo's Koenji tapped its new beer "Bailey-A 2025" on March 18, 2026. A 7% ABV Fruit Sour made with 2025 Muscat Bailey A grapes from Katsunuma, it is characterized by refreshing acidity and a sweet aroma reminiscent of strawberries.
Hop BroAt And Beer in Koenji, the news is that Bailey-A 2025 has been tapped!
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds stylish! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Fruit Sour, and the ABV is 7%. It's fairly strong, but it goes down in a light, easy-drinking way.
MugiWhat is that! What is a Fruit Sour? Sour and fruity? That's way too much information at once!
Hop BroBasically, it's a sour beer that lets you enjoy fruit aroma and acidity, and this one uses Muscat Bailey A from Katsunuma. Those wine-grape-derived nuances really come through!
MugiOhhh! So does it taste wine-like? Or beer-like? Does it have both sides?
Hop BroExactly, it's a true two-way player. In the refreshing acidity, a sweet strawberry-like aroma apparently floats up softly.
MugiWow, that feels so spring-like! And hearing it's from grapes from the field behind the brewery makes it instantly more romantic!
Hop BroThey're open from 11:30 to 22:00, and beer takeout is available from 10:00 to 22:00. Growler service is available, so you can take the fight home too.
MugiAnd it goes with curry and biryani too? That's the best! Spice food and sour beer is definitely a winner!
Hop BroThe strength of And Beer is that you can judge the acidity, fruitiness, and how well it pairs with food. Let's go drink it while it's on tap - that's a must!
MugiDeal! My head is already on nothing but toasting with Bailey-A today!
The brewpub And Beer in Koenji Kita, Suginami Ward, began serving a new beer on March 18. This time's highlight is "Bailey-A 2025". The style is Fruit Sour, and the ABV is 7%.
This beer uses Muscat Bailey A, a wine grape variety grown in Katsunuma and harvested in 2025. According to the post, grapes obtained from the field behind the brewery were carefully picked, brewed, and added to the sour beer base. The comment describes it as having a "strawberry-like sweet flavor" within its refreshing acidity. It is a glass to enjoy for its fruit-derived nuances and the way the acidity comes through.
On the day, the shop was open continuously from 11:30 to 22:00, making it available throughout the day from lunch to dinner. Beer was also available for takeout from 10:00 to 22:00 (PET bottles, plastic cups, growlers). Another hallmark of the shop is that you can pair it with curry, biryani, and spice-forward dinner items to see how it works as a food-pairing drink.
And Beer is a Koenji spot where craft beer and spice dishes can be enjoyed at the same time. If you want to savor a sour with grape-derived fruitiness, including how it pairs with food, this is a tapping announcement worth checking while it is on tap.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt And Beer in Koenji, the news is that Bailey-A 2025 has been tapped!
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds stylish! What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroIt's a Fruit Sour, and the ABV is 7%. It's fairly strong, but it goes down in a light, easy-drinking way.
MugiWhat is that! What is a Fruit Sour? Sour and fruity? That's way too much information at once!
Hop BroBasically, it's a sour beer that lets you enjoy fruit aroma and acidity, and this one uses Muscat Bailey A from Katsunuma. Those wine-grape-derived nuances really come through!
MugiOhhh! So does it taste wine-like? Or beer-like? Does it have both sides?
Hop BroExactly, it's a true two-way player. In the refreshing acidity, a sweet strawberry-like aroma apparently floats up softly.
MugiWow, that feels so spring-like! And hearing it's from grapes from the field behind the brewery makes it instantly more romantic!
Hop BroThey're open from 11:30 to 22:00, and beer takeout is available from 10:00 to 22:00. Growler service is available, so you can take the fight home too.
MugiAnd it goes with curry and biryani too? That's the best! Spice food and sour beer is definitely a winner!
Hop BroThe strength of And Beer is that you can judge the acidity, fruitiness, and how well it pairs with food. Let's go drink it while it's on tap - that's a must!
MugiDeal! My head is already on nothing but toasting with Bailey-A today!
