And Beer Koenji to Serve "Traveling WIPA" and Limited Biryani in Tie-in with May 24 Marche
The Koenji brewpub "And Beer" will hold a special opening in conjunction with the Koenji Apartment Marche on May 24. Its Yamanashi brewery's first batch, "Traveling WIPA," and "Adiron 2024," made with Adirondack grapes, will be on offer, along with limited biryani and bottle beer.
Hop BroOn May 24, And Beer in Koenji North is doing a pretty interesting special opening. In line with the Koenji Apartment Marche, it changes face between day and night.
MugiReally? It changes between day and night!? A cash-on format sounds kind of like a street stall, which seems fun!
Hop BroDuring the day, the shop takes on a cash-on food-court kind of feel, and at night it goes back to regular service, with reservations available too. The main beers are "Traveling WIPA" and "Adiron 2024."
MugiWhat even is WIPA!? DDH-WIPA suddenly sounds like a spell!
Hop BroWIPA is a kind of IPA with a stronger hop presence, and DDH is a method of adding hops heavily multiple times. With Citra and Amarillo, it has a good balance of citrus and malt character.
MugiOh, that sounds like the aroma comes first and it'll be delicious! Is the other one, "Adiron 2024," grape-based too?
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruit ale made with Adirondack grapes, and it brings out the grape aroma beautifully. Plus, the American yeast gives it a clean finish, so it's not cloyingly sweet.
MugiA grape beer is surprising enough, but with eight taps and about 20 bottled beers too, just choosing sounds like happiness!
Hop BroAnd this time biryani is coming too. The oysters and lamb keema make for a seriously spice-forward dish that's a great match for beer.
MugiWow, I want to go from lunchtime! I've decided on the course of drinking "Traveling WIPA" and following it with biryani!
Hop BroSame here. A beer in Koenji, or rather, one beer won't be enough, so today I want to go properly sample a few.
On Sunday, May 24, the brewpub "And Beer" in Koenji North will operate in conjunction with the Koenji Apartment Marche. During the day, it will take on a style different from normal business hours, with the interior run as a cash-on food-court setup. In the evening, it will switch back to regular service, and seat reservations will be available.
The two main beers available that day are "Traveling WIPA," brewed as the first batch at the Yamanashi brewery, and "Adiron 2024 (ADIRONDACK 2024)," made with Adirondack grapes. The former is a DDH-WIPA using Citra and Amarillo, and is characterized by citrus notes from the hops and a nicely malty drinking profile. The latter is a fruit ale that brings out the aroma of the grapes, with a clean finish from American yeast.
Eight taps will be on hand, along with around 20 bottled beers, so there should be plenty of fun in sampling different brews. The event also mentions growler takeout, so it seems like you'll be able to enjoy your favorite beers slowly at home as well.
On the food side, biryani will also be available this time. It will be a limited-quantity menu combining oysters and lamb keema, designed with beer and spice dishes in mind. In addition, there will be a POP UP from the sister shop "olla (Oja)," as well as the familiar "dosa.ghar." In the atmosphere of Koenji Apartment as a place to live, it looks set to be a day where beer, food, and goods naturally blend together.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn May 24, And Beer in Koenji North is doing a pretty interesting special opening. In line with the Koenji Apartment Marche, it changes face between day and night.
MugiReally? It changes between day and night!? A cash-on format sounds kind of like a street stall, which seems fun!
Hop BroDuring the day, the shop takes on a cash-on food-court kind of feel, and at night it goes back to regular service, with reservations available too. The main beers are "Traveling WIPA" and "Adiron 2024."
MugiWhat even is WIPA!? DDH-WIPA suddenly sounds like a spell!
Hop BroWIPA is a kind of IPA with a stronger hop presence, and DDH is a method of adding hops heavily multiple times. With Citra and Amarillo, it has a good balance of citrus and malt character.
MugiOh, that sounds like the aroma comes first and it'll be delicious! Is the other one, "Adiron 2024," grape-based too?
Hop BroExactly. It's a fruit ale made with Adirondack grapes, and it brings out the grape aroma beautifully. Plus, the American yeast gives it a clean finish, so it's not cloyingly sweet.
MugiA grape beer is surprising enough, but with eight taps and about 20 bottled beers too, just choosing sounds like happiness!
Hop BroAnd this time biryani is coming too. The oysters and lamb keema make for a seriously spice-forward dish that's a great match for beer.
MugiWow, I want to go from lunchtime! I've decided on the course of drinking "Traveling WIPA" and following it with biryani!
Hop BroSame here. A beer in Koenji, or rather, one beer won't be enough, so today I want to go properly sample a few.
