And Beer Koenji opens Hazy IPA “Just Right” for its 9th anniversary
And Beer, the brewpub in Koenji, marked its ninth anniversary on August 26 and tapped a new Hazy IPA called Just Right. A five-day anniversary event is scheduled for September 2-6, alongside lunch service and beer takeout.
Hop BroKoenji has a pretty hot story today: And Beer’s 9th anniversary came with a fresh keg tapping too.
MugiWait, what! A 9th anniversary event and a new beer on top of that?
Hop BroExactly. The star is their house-brewed Hazy IPA Just Right, tapped on August 26.
MugiOoh! But when I hear Hazy IPA, I kind of brace myself like it’s going to punch me in the taste buds.
Hop BroHazy usually means a cloudy look, and the flavor leans fruity and juicy, so it’s more welcoming than it sounds.
MugiOkay, but the article mentioned mash temperature control, and suddenly I’m in science class.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The mash temperature changes the body and sweetness, and they dialed in everything from malt balance to three New Zealand hops to chase the ultimate Hazy IPA.
MugiWhat is that level of commitment! Just hearing three New Zealand hops makes me feel a Southern Hemisphere breeze in my glass.
Hop BroAnd they’re doing lunch too, with Awaodori chicken biryani marinated in shio-koji, which is honestly a dangerous amount of temptation for daytime.
MugiDaytime danger, confirmed! And with beer to-go options like bottles and growlers, the happiness follows you home.
Hop BroThe full anniversary run is September 2 through 6, with continuous hours from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., so you can settle in from your very first pour.
MugiThat sounds like the perfect slow-drinking day in Koenji. I can already see us toasting with Just Right.
And Beer, a brewpub in Koenji at 4-2-2 Koenjikita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, marked its ninth anniversary on August 26. In its Instagram post, the shop said it was serving lunch and offering beer takeout on the day, while also opening a fresh keg for the anniversary.
The featured beer is the house-brewed Hazy IPA, Just Right. According to the post, it was brewed with three New Zealand hops, with close attention paid to mash temperature control, malt balance, hop dosage, and hop selection. The shop describes it as a Hazy IPA it believes is hard to top, making it a fitting beer to debut on the brewery’s anniversary.
Beer takeout is also available in several formats, including bottles, PET bottles, plastic cups, and growlers. On the food side, the shop is serving Awao chicken biryani, made with chicken marinated in salted rice malt. That pairing fits the brewpub format well: beer first, but with enough food to make a longer stop worthwhile.
The main anniversary event runs from September 2 to September 6, with continuous service from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For drinkers looking for a relaxed stop in Koenji, this is one to note.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji has a pretty hot story today: And Beer’s 9th anniversary came with a fresh keg tapping too.
MugiWait, what! A 9th anniversary event and a new beer on top of that?
Hop BroExactly. The star is their house-brewed Hazy IPA Just Right, tapped on August 26.
MugiOoh! But when I hear Hazy IPA, I kind of brace myself like it’s going to punch me in the taste buds.
Hop BroHazy usually means a cloudy look, and the flavor leans fruity and juicy, so it’s more welcoming than it sounds.
MugiOkay, but the article mentioned mash temperature control, and suddenly I’m in science class.
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The mash temperature changes the body and sweetness, and they dialed in everything from malt balance to three New Zealand hops to chase the ultimate Hazy IPA.
MugiWhat is that level of commitment! Just hearing three New Zealand hops makes me feel a Southern Hemisphere breeze in my glass.
Hop BroAnd they’re doing lunch too, with Awaodori chicken biryani marinated in shio-koji, which is honestly a dangerous amount of temptation for daytime.
MugiDaytime danger, confirmed! And with beer to-go options like bottles and growlers, the happiness follows you home.
Hop BroThe full anniversary run is September 2 through 6, with continuous hours from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., so you can settle in from your very first pour.
MugiThat sounds like the perfect slow-drinking day in Koenji. I can already see us toasting with Just Right.
