And Beer Koenji opens three 9th-anniversary beers from Sept. 2
And Beer, the brewpub in Koenji, Tokyo, will hold its 9th anniversary event from Sept. 2 to 6. The Instagram post highlights three anniversary beers: FUN!2026, Nine Lights, and KOSHU SAISON, along with food pairings and all-day service.
Hop BroAnd Beer in Koenji is kicking off a 9th anniversary event. From September 2 to September 6, they’re tapping three anniversary beers at once, which is a pretty serious flex.
MugiWhat! Three beers at once? That sounds like a party popper attached to the tap line. What’s on the list?
Hop BroFirst up is FUN!2026. It’s a weizen brewed with Delaware grapes from Mie, so you get this soft fruit-driven character.
MugiWait, actual grapes? A grape weizen sounds like it could turn into juice real fast. Is it sweet?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part. It stays in fruit-derived nuance territory instead of going sugary. When it overlaps with weizen esters, the aroma lifts nicely.
MugiHold on, what are esters? Did this beer chat just become chemistry class?
Hop BroNo lab coat required. Think banana-like aroma and other fruity notes created during fermentation. Just bring a glass.
MugiOkay, then what about the other two anniversary beers? Are we talking full chaos?
Hop BroKokonotsu no Tomoka is a pale-ale-based Spice Ale layered with nine spices. It isn’t about brute heat; it’s built around aromatic depth.
MugiNine spices? Nine-spice lineup sounds like the whole spice rack jumped into the pint. With biryani or curry, that’s unfair.
Hop BroAnd then there’s KOSHU SAISON. It’s a saison made with barley koji and rice koji from Gomi Shoyu in Yamanashi, so it has a strong Japanese ingredient character. They’ve got all-day service, takeout, and food pairings in mind, so yeah, now I want a glass too.
MugiSame here, I want a tasting flight now. Start airy with FUN!2026, get loud with Kokonotsu no Tomoka, and finish reflective with KOSHU SAISON. Reading this already made me thirsty.
Three anniversary beers pour from Sept. 2
And Beer, the brewpub in Koenji, Tokyo, will run its 9th anniversary event from Sept. 2 through Sept. 6. The post says three anniversary beers will be poured from the first day, making the event as much about food-and-beer pairing as it is about the milestone itself.
The lineup is `FUN!2026`, `Nine Lights`, and `KOSHU SAISON`. `FUN!2026` is a Weizen made with Delaware grapes from Mie. `Nine Lights` is a pale-ale-based spice ale built with nine spices. `KOSHU SAISON` is a saison brewed with barley koji and rice koji from Gomi Shoyu in Yamanashi. The three beers clearly cover different directions, which makes the tasting set especially appealing.
`Nine Lights` is presented as a beer that leans on aroma as much as heat, while `KOSHU SAISON` brings a distinctly Japanese ingredient profile. `FUN!2026` adds a fruit-driven character. Taken together, the three beers give a compact snapshot of And Beer’s style: approachable, food-friendly, and a little experimental.
The post also notes all-day service, beer takeout, and a menu that includes revived snacks, biryani, and curry. That makes the anniversary week feel very much in line with the pub’s relaxed Koenji atmosphere, where a glass of beer naturally comes with a plate of food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAnd Beer in Koenji is kicking off a 9th anniversary event. From September 2 to September 6, they’re tapping three anniversary beers at once, which is a pretty serious flex.
MugiWhat! Three beers at once? That sounds like a party popper attached to the tap line. What’s on the list?
Hop BroFirst up is FUN!2026. It’s a weizen brewed with Delaware grapes from Mie, so you get this soft fruit-driven character.
MugiWait, actual grapes? A grape weizen sounds like it could turn into juice real fast. Is it sweet?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part. It stays in fruit-derived nuance territory instead of going sugary. When it overlaps with weizen esters, the aroma lifts nicely.
MugiHold on, what are esters? Did this beer chat just become chemistry class?
Hop BroNo lab coat required. Think banana-like aroma and other fruity notes created during fermentation. Just bring a glass.
MugiOkay, then what about the other two anniversary beers? Are we talking full chaos?
Hop BroKokonotsu no Tomoka is a pale-ale-based Spice Ale layered with nine spices. It isn’t about brute heat; it’s built around aromatic depth.
MugiNine spices? Nine-spice lineup sounds like the whole spice rack jumped into the pint. With biryani or curry, that’s unfair.
Hop BroAnd then there’s KOSHU SAISON. It’s a saison made with barley koji and rice koji from Gomi Shoyu in Yamanashi, so it has a strong Japanese ingredient character. They’ve got all-day service, takeout, and food pairings in mind, so yeah, now I want a glass too.
MugiSame here, I want a tasting flight now. Start airy with FUN!2026, get loud with Kokonotsu no Tomoka, and finish reflective with KOSHU SAISON. Reading this already made me thirsty.
