And Beer taps "Ume Weizen" in Koenji, and Ume Food Week begins
The brewpub And Beer in Koenji, Tokyo, tapped its plum-based beer "Ume Weizen" on Wednesday, April 8. It also kicked off Ume Food Week, introducing pairing ideas with food and information on sales at Isetan Shinjuku.
Hop BroAt And Beer in Koenji, they've tapped Ume Weizen. And this week is Ume Food Week too, so the food side is really taking it seriously.
MugiWait! What does a plum beer taste like!? Plum and beer is just beyond my imagination!
Hop BroSince the base is Weizen, the banana-scented yeast comes through first. On top of that, the super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume from Ume Boys adds a soft fruitiness.
MugiWow, suddenly that sounds so stylish... But does super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume really make that much of a difference?
Hop BroIt really does. It's not just sourness; there are clear contours of aroma and sweetness, so it's fun to slowly follow how the flavor changes with temperature.
MugiI see! So it's one of those beers where you watch it change as you drink it! And if it's Ume Food Week, are all the snacks plum-based too?
Hop BroExactly. Tonight starts with biryani with beef small intestine and long green onion, and the curries begin with plum chicken and mustard shrimp. They also have fried chicken with plum vinegar and plum and chicken tender spring rolls with pickled mustard greens, so it's a lineup designed to keep drinkers from escaping.
MugiWhoa, they're going all in! And Koenji alone already sounds fun, but the fact that it's open all day from 11:30 to 22:00 is such a relief!
Hop BroTakeout starts at 10:00, and the terrace is OK for both dogs and cats. A terrace that welcomes pets feels like it's basically telling you to stay for the whole afternoon.
MugiThat's amazing! And you can follow it at Isetan Shinjuku too, right? If you can drink at the Isetan Craft Beer Bar, the feeling of a little expedition doubles!
Hop BroThere will be promotional sales from April 8 through 14, and Ando, the company representative, is scheduled to be there on April 9, 10, and 12. Today in Koenji, tomorrow in Shinjuku, it feels like a Ume Weizen week. At this point, we pretty much have no choice but to go drink it.
And Beer, the brewpub in Koenji North (4-2-2 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo), tapped Ume Weizen on Wednesday, April 8. In its post, the shop described this week as "Ume Food Week" and said it would prepare a variety of plum-based snacks.
This beer is a Weizen made with super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume from Ume Boys. The banana-like aroma from the Weizen yeast is layered with the fruitiness of plum, and the flavor changes as the temperature rises. It is the kind of beer you want to sip slowly and notice how its aroma and acidity shift.
Food offerings start with tonight's biryani paired with beef small intestine and long green onion, and curries beginning with plum chicken and mustard shrimp. In addition, the lineup includes bitter melon dressed with plum, plum and chicken tender spring rolls with pickled mustard greens, fried chicken with plum vinegar, mini gratin with oysters and grilled scallions, and la zi ji, among others that go well with beer. Centered on the scent of plum, the menu is designed so guests can enjoy its compatibility with food.
The shop is open continuously from 11:30 to 22:00, and beer takeaway is available from 10:00. The terrace seating welcomes dogs and cats, and curry, snacks, and soft drinks are also available to go. In addition, from Wednesday, April 8 to Tuesday, April 14, a WEEKLY promotional sale will be held at Isetan Shinjuku's "Isetan Craft Beer Bar." Representative Ando is scheduled to be on site on Thursday, April 9, Friday, April 10, and Sunday, April 12, so it looks set to be a week where Ume Weizen can be followed at both the Koenji shop and the Shinjuku event.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt And Beer in Koenji, they've tapped Ume Weizen. And this week is Ume Food Week too, so the food side is really taking it seriously.
MugiWait! What does a plum beer taste like!? Plum and beer is just beyond my imagination!
Hop BroSince the base is Weizen, the banana-scented yeast comes through first. On top of that, the super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume from Ume Boys adds a soft fruitiness.
MugiWow, suddenly that sounds so stylish... But does super-ripe Kishu Nanko ume really make that much of a difference?
Hop BroIt really does. It's not just sourness; there are clear contours of aroma and sweetness, so it's fun to slowly follow how the flavor changes with temperature.
MugiI see! So it's one of those beers where you watch it change as you drink it! And if it's Ume Food Week, are all the snacks plum-based too?
Hop BroExactly. Tonight starts with biryani with beef small intestine and long green onion, and the curries begin with plum chicken and mustard shrimp. They also have fried chicken with plum vinegar and plum and chicken tender spring rolls with pickled mustard greens, so it's a lineup designed to keep drinkers from escaping.
MugiWhoa, they're going all in! And Koenji alone already sounds fun, but the fact that it's open all day from 11:30 to 22:00 is such a relief!
Hop BroTakeout starts at 10:00, and the terrace is OK for both dogs and cats. A terrace that welcomes pets feels like it's basically telling you to stay for the whole afternoon.
MugiThat's amazing! And you can follow it at Isetan Shinjuku too, right? If you can drink at the Isetan Craft Beer Bar, the feeling of a little expedition doubles!
Hop BroThere will be promotional sales from April 8 through 14, and Ando, the company representative, is scheduled to be there on April 9, 10, and 12. Today in Koenji, tomorrow in Shinjuku, it feels like a Ume Weizen week. At this point, we pretty much have no choice but to go drink it.
