And Beer in Koenji to Serve Ume Boys' "Ume Weizen" - 4/12 Service Notice
And Beer, a brewpub in north Koenji, posted a service notice for Sunday, April 12. The guest beer is "Ume Weizen," a collaboration with Ume Boys, and a pairing suggestion with plum-infused biryani and pork vindaloo is also a highlight.
Hop BroToday, the service notice from And Beer in north Koenji is heating up. They're open on April 12, and the guest is Ume Weizen, a collaboration with Ume Boys.
MugiWait, a plum beer!? And Ume Boys sounds like they're going all-in on plums just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. The style is Weizen, so it's about layering plum aroma and acidity over the soft character of wheat. It's got a smooth mouthfeel with a crisp outline.
MugiWhen I hear Weizen, it feels like a sudden German lesson is about to start. Is it hard to understand?
Hop BroNot at all. Simply put, it's a beer where wheat malt is the star. That's why it has a gentle mouthfeel and can easily carry fruity notes and aroma.
MugiI see, so that means it seems like it would pair well with plum! But the way And Beer builds the menu around the beer is so on-brand.
Hop BroExactly. The post suggests pairing it with mackerel biryani, and pork vindaloo with plum vinegar is also a featured menu item. The acidity and spices should really bring out a new side of the Ume Weizen.
MugiMackerel in biryani, plum vinegar in pork vindaloo, that's such an aggressively bold pairing! My stomach is suddenly in trouble!
Hop BroWhat's more, the hours are set up so you can enjoy it properly from lunch through dinner, and there's even an idle time, so you can take your time. It's nice that reservations are accepted even for one person.
MugiThen if you're lost in Koenji, you just have to go for the Ume Weizen! Now I'm craving a drink with plum tartness.
Hop BroYeah, this is the kind of place that makes you want to have one drink with your meal. If you take a detour through Koenji for the scent of plums, it's the kind of place where both of us end up raising a glass.
And Beer, the brewpub in north Koenji, posted a service notice for Sunday, April 12. The notice lists lunch from 11:30 to 15:00, idle time from 15:00 to 17:00, and dinner from 17:00 to 21:00, creating a format where guests can enjoy food and beer together throughout the day. Reservations are accepted for one person or more, with contact available by phone or through the official LINE account.
The guest beer for the day is Ume Weizen, a collaboration with Ume Boys. The post introduces it alongside "mackerel biryani made with Ume Boys' plums," positioning it as a beer that makes use of plum-derived aroma and tartness. On the food side, three kinds of curry are available, and among them pork vindaloo with plum vinegar is highlighted as a featured item. For anyone who wants to explore how the beer's character changes alongside tart dishes and spices, this is worth a look.
True to its brewpub style, And Beer is a place where beer takes center stage while also showing strong synergy with the food. When a guest beer's personality is built out together with the curry and biryani menu like this, it makes you want to change how you drink with each dish. If you're looking in Koenji for a combination of food and a plum-focused beer, this is a post worth checking out.
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Hop BroToday, the service notice from And Beer in north Koenji is heating up. They're open on April 12, and the guest is Ume Weizen, a collaboration with Ume Boys.
MugiWait, a plum beer!? And Ume Boys sounds like they're going all-in on plums just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. The style is Weizen, so it's about layering plum aroma and acidity over the soft character of wheat. It's got a smooth mouthfeel with a crisp outline.
MugiWhen I hear Weizen, it feels like a sudden German lesson is about to start. Is it hard to understand?
Hop BroNot at all. Simply put, it's a beer where wheat malt is the star. That's why it has a gentle mouthfeel and can easily carry fruity notes and aroma.
MugiI see, so that means it seems like it would pair well with plum! But the way And Beer builds the menu around the beer is so on-brand.
Hop BroExactly. The post suggests pairing it with mackerel biryani, and pork vindaloo with plum vinegar is also a featured menu item. The acidity and spices should really bring out a new side of the Ume Weizen.
MugiMackerel in biryani, plum vinegar in pork vindaloo, that's such an aggressively bold pairing! My stomach is suddenly in trouble!
Hop BroWhat's more, the hours are set up so you can enjoy it properly from lunch through dinner, and there's even an idle time, so you can take your time. It's nice that reservations are accepted even for one person.
MugiThen if you're lost in Koenji, you just have to go for the Ume Weizen! Now I'm craving a drink with plum tartness.
Hop BroYeah, this is the kind of place that makes you want to have one drink with your meal. If you take a detour through Koenji for the scent of plums, it's the kind of place where both of us end up raising a glass.
