And Beer Koenji features house fruit sour “Dios mio!” on June 10
And Beer Koenji ran a full-day service on June 10, from 11:30 to 22:00. The featured beer was its house fruit sour “Dios mio!”, served alongside lunch, dinner, and takeout-friendly service.
Hop BroThere’s a pour at AND BEER Koenji I’ve got my eye on today. Their featured beer is "Dios mio!," a sour made with cactus fruit.
MugiWait, cactus fruit is a thing!? I’m not supposed to dodge spikes while drinking it, right!?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses prickly pear, which gives it a berry-like fruit character without going overboard.
MugiPrickly pear sounds like a spell from a wizard pub menu. So what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroNo desert sandstorms, I promise. It’s basically a fruit sour with bright acidity, easy to drink even when it’s hot out.
MugiOooh, and at ABV 5.0%, that sounds light enough for a daytime pint without knocking me sideways.
Hop BroExactly, and it pairs well with spiced dishes too. The acidity cuts through richness and keeps the finish clean.
MugiNow you’ve lost me at carnitas biryani in the best possible way. That name alone makes me hungry.
Hop BroThe schedule is solid too. On June 10 they ran 11:30 to 22:00 straight through, with takeout starting at 10:00.
MugiHold on, takeout service too!? So I can drink there, grab food, and still take beer home for round two?
Hop BroPretty much. Terrace seating is pet-friendly, Uber Eats is available, but first I want a fresh glass of Dios mio! at the pub.
MugiSame. That berry-like tartness with spicy food sounds way too good, and now I want to head to Koenji immediately.
And Beer, a brewpub in Koenji, opened for continuous service on Wednesday, June 10, from 11:30 to 22:00. Lunch ran from 11:30 to 15:00, the idle period from 15:00 to 17:00, and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00. Beer takeout was also available from 10:00 to 22:00.
The food lineup started with a carnitas biryani for the evening, plus two curry options: "salsa mexicana" lamb keema and Gujo miso keema. Dinner recommendations included o tsumami lu rou, a mini gratin with lamb mapo eggplant, Hakata chicken ham, and an ethnic spring roll with coriander and minced pork. It is a menu built for both a proper meal and casual drinking.
The beer highlight was the house brew "Dios mio!". According to And Beer’s official beer page, it is a fruit sour at 5.0% ABV, made with prickly pear, the red fruit of the cactus family. The beer is described as bright and refreshing, with berry-like fruit character and a crisp acidity that fits warm-weather drinking well. It should pair naturally with the restaurant’s spicy dishes and lamb keema.
The Koenji location keeps the brewpub feel intact, with house beer and spice-forward food at the center of the experience. Terrace seating is pet-friendly, and both takeout and Uber Eats are available, making it easy to enjoy the beer and food either on-site or to go. For anyone looking for a beer-focused meal in Koenji, it remains a reliable stop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a pour at AND BEER Koenji I’ve got my eye on today. Their featured beer is "Dios mio!," a sour made with cactus fruit.
MugiWait, cactus fruit is a thing!? I’m not supposed to dodge spikes while drinking it, right!?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. It uses prickly pear, which gives it a berry-like fruit character without going overboard.
MugiPrickly pear sounds like a spell from a wizard pub menu. So what does it actually taste like?
Hop BroNo desert sandstorms, I promise. It’s basically a fruit sour with bright acidity, easy to drink even when it’s hot out.
MugiOooh, and at ABV 5.0%, that sounds light enough for a daytime pint without knocking me sideways.
Hop BroExactly, and it pairs well with spiced dishes too. The acidity cuts through richness and keeps the finish clean.
MugiNow you’ve lost me at carnitas biryani in the best possible way. That name alone makes me hungry.
Hop BroThe schedule is solid too. On June 10 they ran 11:30 to 22:00 straight through, with takeout starting at 10:00.
MugiHold on, takeout service too!? So I can drink there, grab food, and still take beer home for round two?
Hop BroPretty much. Terrace seating is pet-friendly, Uber Eats is available, but first I want a fresh glass of Dios mio! at the pub.
MugiSame. That berry-like tartness with spicy food sounds way too good, and now I want to head to Koenji immediately.
