MOONRISE KINGDOM adds three taps from Tokyo Aleworks, Nara Brewing, and Brew Classic
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, is featuring three domestic draft beers alongside summer-friendly dishes. The lineup includes three taps and 20 imported craft beers in bottles.
Hop BroWhat I'm fixated on today is three taps in Nishi-Shinjuku. MOONRISE KINGDOM has one each from TOKYO ALEWORKS, NARA BREWING, and BREW CLASSIC pouring right now.
MugiWhat! A three-brewery face-off? If you can do that in Nishi-Shinjuku, that's not a detour, that's the main event!
Hop BroOut of those, TOKYO ALEWORKS' Asakusa Mosaic IPA looks like the nose-grabber. Mosaic hops usually push tropical aromatics, so IPA fans are going to be very busy sniffing.
MugiWhoa, but Mosaic hops sounds like a spell! If I drink it, will my conversation turn into mosaic too?
Hop BroYou'll be fine. It just means tropical-fruit-like aromas are likely, so think mango or berries and you're basically there.
MugiOkay, got it! Then what about NARA BREWING's PERSONA Session IPA? "Session" sounds like a meeting that somehow needs four more rounds!
Hop BroThe name sounds corporate, but the beer is kind. A Session IPA keeps the alcohol a bit lighter while holding onto the aroma, so it stays easy to drink.
MugiWhat is that, dangerously crushable? Pair that with beef birria tacos or carnitas tacos and my mouth is taking summer vacation before the rest of me!
Hop BroThen BREW CLASSIC's Dorisno Jagawo is an American Belgo, a hybrid that mixes Belgian-yeast lift with the sharper hop edge of American styles.
MugiHold on, American Belgo sounds absurdly double-major! It's like a beer that studied abroad and will not stop bringing it up!
Hop BroBasically, it grabs Belgian-style spice and American-style aroma and finish at the same time. And with 20 imported bottles on top of the three draft beers, you can really play around with pairings.
MugiNice! Meat dishes and craft beer together this boldly is a strong move. Roast beef with chilled vichyssoise sauce sounds like summer drinking with a plan!
Hop BroAnd the hours are lunch 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner 17:30 to last order 22:00, with reservations and takeout too. Starting with mid-summer roast beef and adding one more beer after that sounds exactly right.
MugiCheers in Nishi-Shinjuku then! I'll start with PERSONA, you start with the American Belgo, and I want this tasting debrief to begin immediately!
MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku has shared its latest tap list together with a summer-focused food menu. The draft lineup now features three domestic beers:
- TOKYO ALEWORKS, Asakusa Mosaic IPA
- NARA BREWING, PERSONA Session IPA
- BREW CLASSIC, Dorisu no Jagarou American Belgo
The food side is built to work well with beer, including roast beef with chilled vichyssoise sauce, beef birria tacos, carnitas tacos, bruschetta with house-made oil sardines and roasted eggplant, and today’s chilled fish capellini.
The pub is presenting the roast beef as a refreshing summer dish, paired with craft beer for hot-weather drinking. With three domestic drafts and 20 imported craft beer bottles, the bar offers a flexible setup for drinkers who want to match different styles with food.
Located on the first floor of Tenku MURA in Nishi-Shinjuku, MOONRISE KINGDOM keeps a casual beer-pub feel while offering a menu that stretches from tacos to pasta. It is a practical stop for anyone looking to drink and eat at an unhurried pace in the Shinjuku area.
Hours listed in the post are lunch 12:00-14:30 and dinner 17:30 until last order at 22:00. Reservations and takeout are also available.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroWhat I'm fixated on today is three taps in Nishi-Shinjuku. MOONRISE KINGDOM has one each from TOKYO ALEWORKS, NARA BREWING, and BREW CLASSIC pouring right now.
MugiWhat! A three-brewery face-off? If you can do that in Nishi-Shinjuku, that's not a detour, that's the main event!
Hop BroOut of those, TOKYO ALEWORKS' Asakusa Mosaic IPA looks like the nose-grabber. Mosaic hops usually push tropical aromatics, so IPA fans are going to be very busy sniffing.
MugiWhoa, but Mosaic hops sounds like a spell! If I drink it, will my conversation turn into mosaic too?
Hop BroYou'll be fine. It just means tropical-fruit-like aromas are likely, so think mango or berries and you're basically there.
MugiOkay, got it! Then what about NARA BREWING's PERSONA Session IPA? "Session" sounds like a meeting that somehow needs four more rounds!
Hop BroThe name sounds corporate, but the beer is kind. A Session IPA keeps the alcohol a bit lighter while holding onto the aroma, so it stays easy to drink.
MugiWhat is that, dangerously crushable? Pair that with beef birria tacos or carnitas tacos and my mouth is taking summer vacation before the rest of me!
Hop BroThen BREW CLASSIC's Dorisno Jagawo is an American Belgo, a hybrid that mixes Belgian-yeast lift with the sharper hop edge of American styles.
MugiHold on, American Belgo sounds absurdly double-major! It's like a beer that studied abroad and will not stop bringing it up!
Hop BroBasically, it grabs Belgian-style spice and American-style aroma and finish at the same time. And with 20 imported bottles on top of the three draft beers, you can really play around with pairings.
MugiNice! Meat dishes and craft beer together this boldly is a strong move. Roast beef with chilled vichyssoise sauce sounds like summer drinking with a plan!
Hop BroAnd the hours are lunch 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner 17:30 to last order 22:00, with reservations and takeout too. Starting with mid-summer roast beef and adding one more beer after that sounds exactly right.
MugiCheers in Nishi-Shinjuku then! I'll start with PERSONA, you start with the American Belgo, and I want this tasting debrief to begin immediately!
