And Beer Koenji Serves Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026, Oyster Week Continues
On Saturday, March 28, the And Beer Koenji taproom recommended "Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026" as the beer of choice. Kesennuma Oyster Week is also continuing, so you can enjoy it alongside dishes like oyster biryani and oysters in Japanese dashi.
Hop BroAt And Beer in Koenji, "Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026" is being featured on March 28. Oyster Week is still going, and it already feels like a sure thing before you even start eating.
MugiWhat! Does "oyster stout" actually have oysters in it? The name alone makes it sound like it smells of the sea, so I'm kind of excited!
Hop BroExactly. It has a finish that lets you clearly taste the oyster flavor and umami, and the malty mouthfeel goes well with oyster dishes. In other words, the sweetness and richness of the malt support the oyster's umami.
MugiMalt-something sounds hard all of a sudden! If it just means the richness of barley, I get it, but pairing with oysters feels a little mysterious when I imagine it!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: if a stout's roast character is too strong, it can overpower oysters, but this one seems to be the kind that is rich yet harmonizes. It's like the umami of the sea and roasted malt are shaking hands.
MugiI see! And tonight's biryani is Kesennuma-grown Oyster Biryani!, which is so much information I can't help laughing! And there are curries too?
Hop BroYep, starting with Oysters in Japanese Dashi and Gujo Miso Keema is pretty clever. The umami of the stock, the depth of the miso, and the briny flavor of the oysters make your mouth feel like a little festival.
MugiThere are that many oyster dishes!? Oyster steamed with kombu and even oyster mapo is way too much! My stomach is busy before I even start drinking beer!
Hop BroWhat's more, And Beer Koenji has continuous service, so it's easy to use from lunch through dinner. You can also take things out, and there's Uber Eats too, so today you can get into oyster mode whether you're out or at home.
MugiHehe, and the terrace seats are dog- and cat-friendly too! With oysters and stout in front of me, I want you to bring my excitement along too!
Hop BroIf you want to enjoy food and beer together in Koenji, this is definitely one to remember. Tonight, let's make it a quietly delicious time with oysters and stout.
MugiYeah, I've decided! I want to go follow the rest of Oyster Week and toast with Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026!
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- Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026 (And Beer)
On Saturday, March 28, And Beer Koenji Taproom introduced "Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026" as a beer to pair with oysters. The post described it as a brew that lets you clearly taste the oyster flavor and umami, with a rich, malty finish that goes well with oyster dishes.
On the food side, Kesennuma Oyster Week continues. Tonight's biryani starts with "Kesennuma-grown Oyster Biryani!", while the curries are "Oysters in Japanese Dashi" and "Gujo Miso Keema". For dinner, the lineup also includes:
- Oyster steamed with kombu
- Spring rolls with oysters and garland chrysanthemum
- Oyster tossed with house-made chili sauce
- Mini gratin with Kesennuma oysters and grilled scallions
- Kesennuma oyster mapo
It's a lineup built around beer and food, making it easy to enjoy both.
And Beer is a brewpub north of Koenji, and one of its features is that it is easy to use at different times of day thanks to continuous service spanning lunch, the idle afternoon, and dinner. Takeout is available for everything from beer to curry, snacks, and soft drinks, and Uber Eats is also available. Terrace seating also welcomes dogs and cats, so it's a place where you can choose whether to spend time indoors or outside.
A pairing that lets the seasonal feel of oyster dishes shine while stout supports it. If you want to enjoy a meal and beer together in Koenji, this is one to remember.
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Hop BroAt And Beer in Koenji, "Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026" is being featured on March 28. Oyster Week is still going, and it already feels like a sure thing before you even start eating.
MugiWhat! Does "oyster stout" actually have oysters in it? The name alone makes it sound like it smells of the sea, so I'm kind of excited!
Hop BroExactly. It has a finish that lets you clearly taste the oyster flavor and umami, and the malty mouthfeel goes well with oyster dishes. In other words, the sweetness and richness of the malt support the oyster's umami.
MugiMalt-something sounds hard all of a sudden! If it just means the richness of barley, I get it, but pairing with oysters feels a little mysterious when I imagine it!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: if a stout's roast character is too strong, it can overpower oysters, but this one seems to be the kind that is rich yet harmonizes. It's like the umami of the sea and roasted malt are shaking hands.
MugiI see! And tonight's biryani is Kesennuma-grown Oyster Biryani!, which is so much information I can't help laughing! And there are curries too?
Hop BroYep, starting with Oysters in Japanese Dashi and Gujo Miso Keema is pretty clever. The umami of the stock, the depth of the miso, and the briny flavor of the oysters make your mouth feel like a little festival.
MugiThere are that many oyster dishes!? Oyster steamed with kombu and even oyster mapo is way too much! My stomach is busy before I even start drinking beer!
Hop BroWhat's more, And Beer Koenji has continuous service, so it's easy to use from lunch through dinner. You can also take things out, and there's Uber Eats too, so today you can get into oyster mode whether you're out or at home.
MugiHehe, and the terrace seats are dog- and cat-friendly too! With oysters and stout in front of me, I want you to bring my excitement along too!
Hop BroIf you want to enjoy food and beer together in Koenji, this is definitely one to remember. Tonight, let's make it a quietly delicious time with oysters and stout.
MugiYeah, I've decided! I want to go follow the rest of Oyster Week and toast with Kesennuma Oyster Stout 2026!
