And Beer in Koenji taps Shade Break, an American-hopped IPA
And Beer in Koenji added Shade Break on August 7. The new American IPA uses a heavy dose of American hops, with mandarin, peach, grapefruit, pine, and resin notes called out in the brewery's listing.
Hop BroToday's topic is Shade Break on tap. AND BEER in Koenji just put out this new American IPA, and I am very into it.
MugiWait, AND BEER in Koenji is that brewpub with great food, right? A new IPA there is not a side trip, it's the main event!
Hop BroAnd it's a 5.4% American IPA, so it has some body without getting too heavy. They're using loads of American hops, led by Crosby's Deep Cut Cascade.
MugiWhat even is Deep Cut Cascade? That sounds less like beer and more like a wrestling finisher!
Hop BroIt means that American-hop aroma of mandarin, peach, and grapefruit. The first sniff sounds like summer kicking the door open.
MugiOkay, but the article mentioned pine and resin notes. Are we drinking beer or licking a forest?
Hop BroResinous just means woodsy hop character. You're not drinking tree sap; it's that green, piney edge that tightens up the finish.
MugiOhhh, then pair it with shrimp biryani and it sounds amazing. Spices first, grapefruity aroma after, boom, flavor festival!
Hop BroExactly. Bonito tataki achar or the Gujo miso keema should work too, because that acidity and umami can stand up to the IPA.
MugiAnd the terrace is pet-friendly? Plus takeaway and Uber Eats? This beer has better plans than I do!
Hop BroAnd with takeout until 10 p.m., I'm already ready to make Shade Break my first beer of the day in Koenji.
MugiSame, I want a pint now. You track the pine note, Hop Bro, and I'll hunt for the peach!
Tap update
And Beer, a brewpub in Koenji, added a new beer called Shade Break / シェイド ブレーク on August 7. The beer is listed as an American IPA at 5.4% ABV. According to the beer listing, it leans on a large charge of American hops, with Crosby's Deep Cut Cascade at the center, bringing mandarin, peach, and grapefruit aromas along with pine and resin.
About the place
And Beer is located in Koenji North, Suginami, Tokyo. The post describes a day divided into lunch, idle, and dinner service, and notes that the terrace is pet-friendly for dogs and cats. Takeout is available, and Uber Eats is also supported, so the beer can be enjoyed on site or off premises.
Food on the day
The day's biryani options include katsuo tataki achar rice and shrimp biryani. Curry choices start with Kerala beef tripe rice and Gojoseong miso keema, while the evening menu also includes celery and mushroom with black vinegar and doubanjiang, plus tarragon-scented ratatouille. The lineup looks well suited to a hop-forward IPA with bright citrus and a firm, aromatic finish.
Beer takeout runs from 10:00 to 22:00, making Shade Break an easy anchor for a Koenji beer stop.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Shade Break on tap. AND BEER in Koenji just put out this new American IPA, and I am very into it.
MugiWait, AND BEER in Koenji is that brewpub with great food, right? A new IPA there is not a side trip, it's the main event!
Hop BroAnd it's a 5.4% American IPA, so it has some body without getting too heavy. They're using loads of American hops, led by Crosby's Deep Cut Cascade.
MugiWhat even is Deep Cut Cascade? That sounds less like beer and more like a wrestling finisher!
Hop BroIt means that American-hop aroma of mandarin, peach, and grapefruit. The first sniff sounds like summer kicking the door open.
MugiOkay, but the article mentioned pine and resin notes. Are we drinking beer or licking a forest?
Hop BroResinous just means woodsy hop character. You're not drinking tree sap; it's that green, piney edge that tightens up the finish.
MugiOhhh, then pair it with shrimp biryani and it sounds amazing. Spices first, grapefruity aroma after, boom, flavor festival!
Hop BroExactly. Bonito tataki achar or the Gujo miso keema should work too, because that acidity and umami can stand up to the IPA.
MugiAnd the terrace is pet-friendly? Plus takeaway and Uber Eats? This beer has better plans than I do!
Hop BroAnd with takeout until 10 p.m., I'm already ready to make Shade Break my first beer of the day in Koenji.
MugiSame, I want a pint now. You track the pine note, Hop Bro, and I'll hunt for the peach!
