Ume Weizen Tapped at Andbeer, with Ume Food Week and Isetan Pop-Up Also Announced
Koenji brewpub Andbeer has tapped "Ume Weizen," made with super-ripe Kishu Nanko plums from Ume Boys. Plum-based food is also well represented, and from April 8 promotional sales have also begun at the "Isetan Craft Beer Bar" in Isetan Shinjuku.
Hop BroAt the Koenji brewpub Andbeer, Ume Weizen has been tapped. It's made by Ume Boys, and the fact that it uses super-ripe Kishu Nanko plums is already a big draw.
MugiWait, plum in beer? Wouldn't that just make it ridiculously sour and turn it into something totally different? What does it taste like?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the banana-like aroma from the Weizen yeast is layered with the fruitiness of the plums. The sweetness and acidity don't clash; they dance together nicely.
MugiBanana and plum? My brain can't quite keep up! When you say the fruitiness is layered, can you really tell once you drink it?
Hop BroYou can, and it even changes character with temperature. At first it's bright and refreshing, then later the aroma opens up more. The slower you drink it, the more clearly the plum comes through.
MugiThat sounds fun! And they're doing Ume Food Week at the shop too, right? It's basically a full-on plum takeover!
Hop BroExactly. There's bitter melon with plum dressing, plum chicken breast and pickled mustard stem spring rolls, and even plum-vinegar fried chicken. On top of that, there's plum chicken curry and sea bream with butterbur sprout miso biryani, so there are almost too many reasons to drink.
MugiWhat, they even made the curry plum-themed? If it extends through the food too, it's basically a plum theme park!
Hop BroAnd Andbeer in northern Koenji has all-day hours, takeout is available, and the terrace seats are dog- and cat-friendly. You can take your time drinking there, or take everything home and continue the fun there.
MugiIf I can also drink it in Shinjuku, then the Isetan Craft Beer Bar is definitely on my radar too! Koenji for plum dishes, Shinjuku for a check-in - I want to go to both today!
Ume Weizen Arrives
At the brewpub "Andbeer" in Koenji, Tokyo, Ume Weizen has been tapped. It is a beer made by Ume Boys, using super-ripe Kishu Nanko plums. Banana-like aromas from the Weizen yeast are layered with the fruity character of the plums. Because the impression changes as the temperature rises, it seems best enjoyed slowly over time.
A Food Lineup That Pairs Well with Plum
Inside the shop, a wide range of plum-based snacks and dishes are being offered as "Ume Food Week." The lineup includes bitter melon with plum dressing, plum, chicken breast, and pickled mustard stem spring rolls, plum-vinegar fried chicken, and spicy chicken ham with plum tokemali sauce, all of which complement the beer. Tonight's biryani starts with sea bream and butterbur sprout miso biryani, while the curry selection begins with two kinds: plum chicken and mustard shrimp. Centered on Ume Weizen, the menu is designed to extend similar acidity and aromas through the food as well.
Convenient in the Style of a Koenji Brewpub
Andbeer is a brewpub in northern Koenji. It is open continuously from lunch through dinner and also offers beer to go. The terrace seating is available to both dogs and cats, making it an easy place to drop by in the neighborhood. If you drink on-site, it would be nice to carefully explore the combination of plum beer and plum dishes, while also taking advantage of the flexibility to take both food and beer home.
Promotional Sales Also at Isetan Shinjuku
For eight days from April 8 through April 14, weekly promotional sales are also being held at the "Isetan Craft Beer Bar" in Isetan Shinjuku. Ando, the company representative, is scheduled to be on site on April 9, April 10, and April 12, extending the Andbeer experience beyond the shop itself. It is a week that broadens the options, whether you enjoy Ume Weizen in Koenji or check it out in Shinjuku.
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Hop BroAt the Koenji brewpub Andbeer, Ume Weizen has been tapped. It's made by Ume Boys, and the fact that it uses super-ripe Kishu Nanko plums is already a big draw.
MugiWait, plum in beer? Wouldn't that just make it ridiculously sour and turn it into something totally different? What does it taste like?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the banana-like aroma from the Weizen yeast is layered with the fruitiness of the plums. The sweetness and acidity don't clash; they dance together nicely.
MugiBanana and plum? My brain can't quite keep up! When you say the fruitiness is layered, can you really tell once you drink it?
Hop BroYou can, and it even changes character with temperature. At first it's bright and refreshing, then later the aroma opens up more. The slower you drink it, the more clearly the plum comes through.
MugiThat sounds fun! And they're doing Ume Food Week at the shop too, right? It's basically a full-on plum takeover!
Hop BroExactly. There's bitter melon with plum dressing, plum chicken breast and pickled mustard stem spring rolls, and even plum-vinegar fried chicken. On top of that, there's plum chicken curry and sea bream with butterbur sprout miso biryani, so there are almost too many reasons to drink.
MugiWhat, they even made the curry plum-themed? If it extends through the food too, it's basically a plum theme park!
Hop BroAnd Andbeer in northern Koenji has all-day hours, takeout is available, and the terrace seats are dog- and cat-friendly. You can take your time drinking there, or take everything home and continue the fun there.
MugiIf I can also drink it in Shinjuku, then the Isetan Craft Beer Bar is definitely on my radar too! Koenji for plum dishes, Shinjuku for a check-in - I want to go to both today!
