Nara Brewing x VERTERE "TYPHINA KELLER PILS" tapped at MOONRISE KINGDOM
The beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku has released its business information for April 22. A new tap will feature the collaboration beer Nara Brewing x VERTERE "TYPHINA KELLER PILS," to be enjoyed alongside MOONRISE burritos, tacos, and pasta.
Hop BroThe Nishi-Shinjuku MOONRISE KINGDOM opened a new tap on April 22. This time's star is Nara Brewing x VERTERE's TYPHINA KELLER PILS.
MugiWait, Nara Brewing x VERTERE!? I already have nothing but delicious expectations from that alone, but what's a Keller Pils?
Hop BroSimply put, it's a pilsner-style beer that goes well with food. Think of it as a beer that brings together the malt sweetness and the delicate aroma of hops in a nicely balanced, easy-to-drink form.
MugiHuh! But when you say the hop aroma is delicate, what exactly is delicate about it? This suddenly got difficult!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: instead of a loud burst of citrus, it's aroma that builds gently. It sounds like the starting point was being blown away by a Keller Pils they drank in Germany, so they're going for quality over flash.
MugiWow, that feels like a grown-up pilsner! And MOONRISE KINGDOM is strong not just on beer but on food too, right?
Hop BroExactly. The shop's signature items are burritos and fresh pasta. On this day, the highlights are the MOONRISE burrito, BBQ steak tacos, house-made basil pasta, and garlic shrimp, so it's a setup where beer and food really talk to each other.
MugiWhat kind of conversation is that? It's like a beer and taco meeting! And going back and forth between Mexican and Italian sounds like way too much work for my stomach!
Hop BroBut that's what makes it good. They're great at bridging flavors, so the crispness of the pilsner slides naturally into both burritos and pasta.
MugiOh, and they even have 30 bottle selections. It's the kind of place where you drink a new tap and end up wondering what to try next!
Hop BroThey also included a story about a craft beer fan visiting from Finland, which really shows how well it functions as a space for food and beer.
MugiNow I'm completely hungry! When I hear a drink in Nishi-Shinjuku, I want to go for a TYPHINA KELLER PILS with a burrito or tacos too!
MOONRISE KINGDOM on April 22
The beer pub "MOONRISE KINGDOM" in Nishi-Shinjuku posted its operating information for April 22. The shop is a small place built around craft beer, burritos, and fresh pasta, and in this announcement as well, it highlights "craft beers from around Japan" and seasonal Mexican-Italian dishes.
Introduced as the day's CRAFTBEER NEW TAP was Nara Brewing x VERTERE "TYPHINA KELLER PILS". According to the post, this collaboration was born after the head brewers of both breweries were struck by the Keller Pils they drank in Germany, and it is characterized by the gentle sweetness of the malt, the delicate aroma of hops, and an easy-to-drink balance. As a style, it seems fair to say this is a pilsner-like beer designed to pair well with food.
The recommended food items listed were MOONRISE burrito, BBQ steak tacos, house-made basil pasta, and garlic shrimp. Rather than enjoying the beer on its own, pairing it with dishes that move between the restaurant's strengths in Mexican and Italian cooking gives the tap a more layered impression.
The post also introduced a story about a craft beer-loving guest who visited from Finland. The anecdote, in which the guest said they were amazed by Japan's beer culture through IPAs, pilsners, and sour ales, shows that the shop is not just a place to drink, but a space for conversation through food and beer.
Shop Information
- Name: MOONRISE KINGDOM
- Type: Beer pub
- Address: 1F, Tenku MURA, 6-12-16 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Bottles: 30 kinds of domestic and international craft beer
At this time of year, when the weather is settling down, it seems like the perfect drink to try a new tap in Nishi-Shinjuku while enjoying it with a burrito or tacos.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Nishi-Shinjuku MOONRISE KINGDOM opened a new tap on April 22. This time's star is Nara Brewing x VERTERE's TYPHINA KELLER PILS.
MugiWait, Nara Brewing x VERTERE!? I already have nothing but delicious expectations from that alone, but what's a Keller Pils?
Hop BroSimply put, it's a pilsner-style beer that goes well with food. Think of it as a beer that brings together the malt sweetness and the delicate aroma of hops in a nicely balanced, easy-to-drink form.
MugiHuh! But when you say the hop aroma is delicate, what exactly is delicate about it? This suddenly got difficult!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: instead of a loud burst of citrus, it's aroma that builds gently. It sounds like the starting point was being blown away by a Keller Pils they drank in Germany, so they're going for quality over flash.
MugiWow, that feels like a grown-up pilsner! And MOONRISE KINGDOM is strong not just on beer but on food too, right?
Hop BroExactly. The shop's signature items are burritos and fresh pasta. On this day, the highlights are the MOONRISE burrito, BBQ steak tacos, house-made basil pasta, and garlic shrimp, so it's a setup where beer and food really talk to each other.
MugiWhat kind of conversation is that? It's like a beer and taco meeting! And going back and forth between Mexican and Italian sounds like way too much work for my stomach!
Hop BroBut that's what makes it good. They're great at bridging flavors, so the crispness of the pilsner slides naturally into both burritos and pasta.
MugiOh, and they even have 30 bottle selections. It's the kind of place where you drink a new tap and end up wondering what to try next!
Hop BroThey also included a story about a craft beer fan visiting from Finland, which really shows how well it functions as a space for food and beer.
MugiNow I'm completely hungry! When I hear a drink in Nishi-Shinjuku, I want to go for a TYPHINA KELLER PILS with a burrito or tacos too!
