And Beer Koenji lines up July West Coast IPA and collab releases
And Beer, a brewpub in northern Koenji, has published its July schedule. The lineup includes Andy’s WestCoastIPA, the collab beer Azarashi Pilsner with Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi, and the second batch of Kamikane Lager with Hakkō Department.
Hop BroKoenji is looking seriously good this month. AND BEER in July has three big limited tappings, and they all sound worth chasing.
MugiWhat! Three limited releases already sounds dangerous for my wallet and my thirst. What are they pouring?
Hop BroFirst up, from July 1 to 4, brewer Andy is pouring a West Coast IPA. It is the classic crisp, bitter, hop-forward kind of IPA.
MugiWait, hop-forward flavor means what exactly? I am picturing hops marching to the front of the bar!
Hop BroIt just means aroma and bitterness up front. You get that bright citrusy smell first, then a clean, snappy finish.
MugiOhh, got it! And they are pairing it with clam chowder curry and salmon biryani, right? That Seattle angle is oddly brilliant.
Hop BroExactly. Then on July 15 comes Azarashi Pilsner, a collab with Mitaka's Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi. It sounds easy-drinking and food-friendly.
MugiThe name Neko to Azarashi is doing a lot already! It sounds cute enough to distract me while I accidentally finish a whole glass.
Hop BroThen from July 22 to 25, they tap Shinkin Lager 2nd Batch with Hakkou Department. A clean lager plus a fermentation-seasoned curry and biryani week is a very sharp move.
MugiCome on, fermented-spice curry too? That is unfair. Am I going there for beer, or for food, or just to be happily confused?
Hop BroThat is the whole point of the place. Beer and food back-and-forth is what AND BEER does best, and now I already want my first pint in front of the taps.
MugiPicking from the day's tap list under the Koenji tracks sounds way too fun. Right, Hop Bro, I want a drink there immediately.
And Beer, a brewpub in northern Koenji, has published its July schedule. The venue is known for serving its own beer alongside curry and biryani, and this month’s calendar adds several limited releases and food pairings.
July releases
- `July 1-4`: Andy’s `WestCoastIPA`
- `July 15`: `Azarashi Pilsner`, a collaboration with Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi in Mitaka
- `July 22-25`: the second batch of `Kamikane Lager` with Hakkō Department
The WestCoastIPA is paired with Seattle-inspired chowder curry and salmon biryani, keeping the brewery’s beer-and-food approach front and center. In the middle of the month, Azarashi Pilsner joins the tap list, followed by Kamikane Lager and a week of curry and biryani made with fermented seasonings.
The calendar also mentions a second round of katsuo tataki achar rice and a summer chilled meal special later in the month. For beer drinkers, it is a practical, food-friendly lineup that fits the brewpub setting well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji is looking seriously good this month. AND BEER in July has three big limited tappings, and they all sound worth chasing.
MugiWhat! Three limited releases already sounds dangerous for my wallet and my thirst. What are they pouring?
Hop BroFirst up, from July 1 to 4, brewer Andy is pouring a West Coast IPA. It is the classic crisp, bitter, hop-forward kind of IPA.
MugiWait, hop-forward flavor means what exactly? I am picturing hops marching to the front of the bar!
Hop BroIt just means aroma and bitterness up front. You get that bright citrusy smell first, then a clean, snappy finish.
MugiOhh, got it! And they are pairing it with clam chowder curry and salmon biryani, right? That Seattle angle is oddly brilliant.
Hop BroExactly. Then on July 15 comes Azarashi Pilsner, a collab with Mitaka's Beer Pub Neko to Azarashi. It sounds easy-drinking and food-friendly.
MugiThe name Neko to Azarashi is doing a lot already! It sounds cute enough to distract me while I accidentally finish a whole glass.
Hop BroThen from July 22 to 25, they tap Shinkin Lager 2nd Batch with Hakkou Department. A clean lager plus a fermentation-seasoned curry and biryani week is a very sharp move.
MugiCome on, fermented-spice curry too? That is unfair. Am I going there for beer, or for food, or just to be happily confused?
Hop BroThat is the whole point of the place. Beer and food back-and-forth is what AND BEER does best, and now I already want my first pint in front of the taps.
MugiPicking from the day's tap list under the Koenji tracks sounds way too fun. Right, Hop Bro, I want a drink there immediately.
