andbeer Koenji announces 9th anniversary event and FUN 2026
andbeer, the brewpub in Koenji, will mark its ninth anniversary with a five-day event from September 2 to September 6, 2026. The first commemorative beer introduced in the post is FUN 2026, a fruit weizen made with Delaware grapes.
Hop BroBig news from Koenji: And Beer turns nine. From September 2 to September 6, they're throwing an anniversary event and debuting the first celebration beer, "FUN 2026."
MugiWhat! A five-day party for a brewery birthday? That is dangerously good information for my calendar.
Hop BroThey opened on August 26, 2017, so this marks year nine. The event runs September 2 to 6, and they're teasing a bunch of fun extras too.
MugiOkay, but FUN 2026 sounds like a beer that shows up wearing sunglasses. What style is it?
Hop BroThis is where it gets good: it's a Fruit Weizen at 5.6% ABV. They used 20 kilos of Delaware grapes from Farm Yukioka in Nabari, Mie, juiced them, and brewed a Delaware weizen.
MugiHold on, what is a weizen? And 20 kilos of grapes sounds less like brewing and more like a fruit heist.
Hop BroSimple version: weizen is a wheat beer with a soft, fluffy texture. Add Delaware grape aroma and juicy freshness, and you get something approachable but still distinctive.
MugiOhhh, so compared with the old Kyoho version, this Delaware edition should feel lighter and juicier. Same grape family, totally different personality.
Hop BroExactly, and that switch is the fun part. They also said there are three anniversary beers in total, so "FUN 2026" is only round one.
MugiThree beers? This is officially a clear repeat-visit plan. Dai-chan's beer and the Moepi-and-Megu-chan one are now on my watchlist.
Hop BroThe post also thanked the brewing crew, and you can already picture a Koenji taproom toast happening there. I'm supposed to act patient, but I'd rather be holding a glass.
MugiSame, I want one right now. The moment September 2 hits, I want to drink "FUN 2026" in Koenji and wait for the other two announcements with a proper cheers.
Five days of anniversary events
andbeer, a brewpub in Koenji, will celebrate its 9th anniversary. The Koenji location plans to host a five-day anniversary event from September 2 to September 6, 2026, and the post says a variety of special content will be prepared for the occasion.
The first commemorative beer is FUN 2026
The beer introduced in this post is FUN 2026.
- Name: FUN 2026
- ABV: 5.6%
- Style: Fruit Weizen
It is a Delaware grape wheat beer brewed with grapes from Farm Yukioka in Nabari, Mie. The post says 20 kg of Delaware grapes were turned into juice and added to the tank. Compared with the Kyohou weizens brewed in the previous two years, this version uses Delaware instead.
More beers are on the way
The post also thanks the brewers Yuiko, Andy, and Kio, and says the beer is still being finished. In total, three anniversary beers are planned, with more posts to follow for the beers handled by Daichan, and by Moepi and Meguchan. For beer fans in Koenji, this looks like an anniversary lineup worth tracking closely.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig news from Koenji: And Beer turns nine. From September 2 to September 6, they're throwing an anniversary event and debuting the first celebration beer, "FUN 2026."
MugiWhat! A five-day party for a brewery birthday? That is dangerously good information for my calendar.
Hop BroThey opened on August 26, 2017, so this marks year nine. The event runs September 2 to 6, and they're teasing a bunch of fun extras too.
MugiOkay, but FUN 2026 sounds like a beer that shows up wearing sunglasses. What style is it?
Hop BroThis is where it gets good: it's a Fruit Weizen at 5.6% ABV. They used 20 kilos of Delaware grapes from Farm Yukioka in Nabari, Mie, juiced them, and brewed a Delaware weizen.
MugiHold on, what is a weizen? And 20 kilos of grapes sounds less like brewing and more like a fruit heist.
Hop BroSimple version: weizen is a wheat beer with a soft, fluffy texture. Add Delaware grape aroma and juicy freshness, and you get something approachable but still distinctive.
MugiOhhh, so compared with the old Kyoho version, this Delaware edition should feel lighter and juicier. Same grape family, totally different personality.
Hop BroExactly, and that switch is the fun part. They also said there are three anniversary beers in total, so "FUN 2026" is only round one.
MugiThree beers? This is officially a clear repeat-visit plan. Dai-chan's beer and the Moepi-and-Megu-chan one are now on my watchlist.
Hop BroThe post also thanked the brewing crew, and you can already picture a Koenji taproom toast happening there. I'm supposed to act patient, but I'd rather be holding a glass.
MugiSame, I want one right now. The moment September 2 hits, I want to drink "FUN 2026" in Koenji and wait for the other two announcements with a proper cheers.
