And Beer Koenji Taproom serves Black Swallow and grilled mackerel biryani
On Friday, July 10, And Beer Koenji Taproom announced all-day service from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The featured beer is the house-brewed `Black Swallow`, an oatmeal stout, alongside grilled mackerel biryani, dal chicken, and Gujo miso keema.
Hop BroKoenji has a dangerous temptation today: AND BEER Koenji Taproom is open straight through from 11:30 to 22:00. That kind of all-day setup is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, all-day service means I could walk in for lunch and somehow still be there at dinner without even noticing?
Hop BroAnd the featured house brew is Black Swallow. It's an Oatmeal Stout, but the finish is dry and the texture stays smooth.
MugiWhat is that! Oatmeal Stout sounds like breakfast got lost and fell into a beer glass. Are there really oats in it?
Hop BroYep, and that's the trick. Using oats softens the mouthfeel, so you get stout richness without the heavy drag.
MugiOoh, so it's roasty but not heavy? That's sneaky. It looks like a boss-level dark beer, but it doesn't hit like one.
Hop BroExactly. Then at night they roll out grilled mackerel biryani, plus dal chicken and Gujo miso keema, so the menu is clearly built for spice-and-stout pairing.
MugiNo way, mackerel and stout can actually work together? In my head they're on a very awkward first date right now.
Hop BroBecause it has a dry, smooth finish, it can handle the char from the fish and the spice without wearing out your palate. Plus takeout runs from 10:00 to 22:00, and the terrace allows dogs and cats.
MugiThat's too strong. Pet-friendly terrace or a growler to go? I'm already struggling with the best possible decision.
Hop BroReservations are by phone or official LINE, and they even do Uber Eats, so the drinking logistics are basically perfect. Lunch pint, night biryani, clean execution.
MugiSettled then. I need Black Swallow with biryani now. This article pushed me all the way into dark-beer mode.
And Beer Koenji Taproom ran all-day service on Friday, July 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule was split into lunch, idle time, and dinner, and beer takeout was available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bottles, plastic cups, and growlers were accepted for takeaway. The terrace also welcomes dogs and cats, and guests can reserve seats by phone or through the official LINE account. Uber Eats delivery was available as well.
The recommended beer for the day was `Black Swallow`. It is one of And Beer’s house-brewed beers, an Oatmeal Stout made with oats. The beer is described as dry and smooth, with roast character typical of a dark beer, but without the heavy finish that can weigh some stouts down. It works both as a slow sipper and as a beer that can move easily with food.
The food lineup was built to match that beer-friendly style. Dinner biryani featured grilled mackerel biryani, while the curry selection started with dal chicken and Gujo miso keema. The dinner specials also included gimo chili, deep-fried vegetables with dashi, shrimp and yam with herb breadcrumbs, plum hojicha syrup with cream cheese and crackers, deep-fried corn with garlic butter, and sweet-and-sour pork belly with black vinegar. The menu makes it easy to choose a dish first and then build the beer pairing around it.
As a Koenji brewpub, And Beer keeps the focus on house beer and spiced cooking, with service that shifts naturally through lunch, afternoon, and dinner.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji has a dangerous temptation today: AND BEER Koenji Taproom is open straight through from 11:30 to 22:00. That kind of all-day setup is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, all-day service means I could walk in for lunch and somehow still be there at dinner without even noticing?
Hop BroAnd the featured house brew is Black Swallow. It's an Oatmeal Stout, but the finish is dry and the texture stays smooth.
MugiWhat is that! Oatmeal Stout sounds like breakfast got lost and fell into a beer glass. Are there really oats in it?
Hop BroYep, and that's the trick. Using oats softens the mouthfeel, so you get stout richness without the heavy drag.
MugiOoh, so it's roasty but not heavy? That's sneaky. It looks like a boss-level dark beer, but it doesn't hit like one.
Hop BroExactly. Then at night they roll out grilled mackerel biryani, plus dal chicken and Gujo miso keema, so the menu is clearly built for spice-and-stout pairing.
MugiNo way, mackerel and stout can actually work together? In my head they're on a very awkward first date right now.
Hop BroBecause it has a dry, smooth finish, it can handle the char from the fish and the spice without wearing out your palate. Plus takeout runs from 10:00 to 22:00, and the terrace allows dogs and cats.
MugiThat's too strong. Pet-friendly terrace or a growler to go? I'm already struggling with the best possible decision.
Hop BroReservations are by phone or official LINE, and they even do Uber Eats, so the drinking logistics are basically perfect. Lunch pint, night biryani, clean execution.
MugiSettled then. I need Black Swallow with biryani now. This article pushed me all the way into dark-beer mode.
