FARMENTRY’s New Zealand Pilsner Kegged at MOONRISE KINGDOM
On April 8, the beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, announced FARMENTRY’s "New Zealand pilsner" as a new tap. Brewed with Riwaka and NZ Cascade, it is a beer noted for its balance of aroma and crispness.
Hop BroAt MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, FARMENTRY’s New Zealand pilsner was put on as a guest tap.
MugiWhoa! A pilsner with “New Zealand” in the name feels like it’s traveling just from the title alone! Guest tap debut gets me hyped!
Hop BroRight? It uses Riwaka and NZ Cascade hops, so the aroma has a really clean outline.
MugiRiwaka? Cascade? Wait, that sounds like a spell! Are hop names really that important?
Hop BroVery important. Riwaka brings delicate white wine and muscat-like character, while NZ Cascade adds notes like lychee and grapefruit, giving it distinct layers of aroma.
MugiWow! I thought pilsners were supposed to be more straightforward and crisp, but having white-wine-like aromas is way too stylish!
Hop BroAnd the flavor still centers on the sharp, crisp finish you expect from a pilsner. Hoppy yet drinkable - it’s a pretty clever design.
MugiHoppy but easy to drink? That’s basically cheating! If someone says it’s good as a first beer, I’m definitely ordering it!
Hop BroThe bar is also pushing it as a good pairing beer, and it should go well with everything from BBQ steak tacos to shirasu omelets and prosciutto-walnut truffle cream pasta.
MugiWhat is that, a whole squad of foods built to match beer? Being great as a meal pairing just gives me more reasons to drink!
Hop BroPlus, they have three domestic taps and 30 imported bottles, so there’s plenty of fun in choosing too. This kind of lightness really hits in the final stretch of spring.
MugiA slow night in Nishi-Shinjuku with food and beer sounds amazing... This definitely belongs on my beer-of-the-day shortlist!
At MOONRISE KINGDOM (Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo), FARMENTRY’s "New Zealand pilsner" appeared on the guest tap on April 8. In the post, it was introduced as a hoppy yet highly drinkable pilsner made with Riwaka and NZ Cascade hops, with delicate aromas reminiscent of white wine and muscat layered with citrus and tropical nuances like lychee and grapefruit.
The beer’s core is the sharp, crisp drinking character typical of a pilsner. It is designed to be enjoyed on its own as well as with food, and the bar also introduced it as a beer that pairs well with dishes.
The day’s recommended food items included BBQ steak tacos, carnitas burritos, shirasu omelets, a spice chicken and side-dish marriage plate, and prosciutto and walnut truffle cream pasta. The lineup, which lets guests enjoy craft beer alongside food, feels very much like MOONRISE KINGDOM. The bar also offers three domestic taps and 30 imported craft beer bottles, underscoring the breadth of its selection as a beer pub.
As spring moves toward its final stretch, a pilsner with layers of aroma inside a light, refreshing profile is well suited both as a first drink and as a meal companion. It is the kind of lineup worth choosing on a day when you want to carefully enjoy the combination of food and beer in Nishi-Shinjuku.
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Hop BroAt MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, FARMENTRY’s New Zealand pilsner was put on as a guest tap.
MugiWhoa! A pilsner with “New Zealand” in the name feels like it’s traveling just from the title alone! Guest tap debut gets me hyped!
Hop BroRight? It uses Riwaka and NZ Cascade hops, so the aroma has a really clean outline.
MugiRiwaka? Cascade? Wait, that sounds like a spell! Are hop names really that important?
Hop BroVery important. Riwaka brings delicate white wine and muscat-like character, while NZ Cascade adds notes like lychee and grapefruit, giving it distinct layers of aroma.
MugiWow! I thought pilsners were supposed to be more straightforward and crisp, but having white-wine-like aromas is way too stylish!
Hop BroAnd the flavor still centers on the sharp, crisp finish you expect from a pilsner. Hoppy yet drinkable - it’s a pretty clever design.
MugiHoppy but easy to drink? That’s basically cheating! If someone says it’s good as a first beer, I’m definitely ordering it!
Hop BroThe bar is also pushing it as a good pairing beer, and it should go well with everything from BBQ steak tacos to shirasu omelets and prosciutto-walnut truffle cream pasta.
MugiWhat is that, a whole squad of foods built to match beer? Being great as a meal pairing just gives me more reasons to drink!
Hop BroPlus, they have three domestic taps and 30 imported bottles, so there’s plenty of fun in choosing too. This kind of lightness really hits in the final stretch of spring.
MugiA slow night in Nishi-Shinjuku with food and beer sounds amazing... This definitely belongs on my beer-of-the-day shortlist!
