MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku Taps Two New VERTERE Beers for June 3 Dinner Service
The beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku announced two new guest taps from VERTERE in Okutama for its June 3 dinner service: Sapida -Single Hop IPA- and Acca // NZIPA. The lineup is paired with tacos, burritos, and other dishes built for beer.
Hop BroToday’s topic is two new VERTERE taps at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku. They’re pouring them for the June 3 dinner service, and that’s already enough to get my attention.
MugiWhat! Two fresh taps already sounds like a reason to make a detour! What kind of beers are they?
Hop BroFirst up is Sapida, a Single Hop IPA. It uses Motueka and brings out tropical fruit, citrus, light grapefruit, and lemon in a really clear way.
MugiWait, what is Single Hop supposed to mean? You just switched into full beer-nerd mode again!
Hop BroIt basically means just one hop variety is doing the aromatic work in the IPA. That makes Motueka’s personality easier to spot, so the flavor profile feels extra clear.
MugiOhhh, so it’s like spot-the-aroma while drinking? That actually sounds fun, even for beginners.
Hop BroThe other one is Acca, a New Zealand IPA. It uses two NZ hop varieties, with grapefruit and passion fruit notes layered over a smooth texture from oats.
MugiHold on, silky mouthfeel from oats? That sounds like you’re describing fabric, not beer. What does that actually feel like?
Hop BroThink of it as a soft, smooth sip. The hop character is still there, but it doesn’t come across too sharp, so it should pair really well with sea bream ceviche, fish tacos, or the KINGDOM burrito.
MugiWow, tacos with IPA sounds completely unfair in the best way. A place that’s strong on both beer and food is dangerous for my schedule.
Hop BroAnd they also have 30 bottled beers on top of three domestic taps. Starting with the guest pours, then branching out based on your mood or food, is a pretty ideal game plan.
MugiThat settles it, let’s drink in Nishi-Shinjuku. I want Sapida for the aroma detective game, then Acca with tacos until I completely lose track of time.
New guest beers
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, introduced two guest beers for its Wednesday dinner service on June 3. Both beers come from VERTERE in Okutama.
`Sapida -Single Hop IPA-` is a Single Hop IPA brewed with Motueka. The post describes it as showing tropical fruit, citrus, light grapefruit, and lemon notes, with a smooth palate and a clear hop aroma that should appeal to IPA fans.
`Acca // NZIPA` is an IPA made with two New Zealand hop varieties. It brings grapefruit- and passion fruit-like aromas together with a silky mouthfeel from oats. The beer sounds hop-forward but still easy to drink alongside food.
Built for beer and food
MOONRISE KINGDOM is a place where craft beer and food are both part of the draw. The post highlights dishes such as red sea bream ceviche, fish tacos, corn omelet, KINGDOM burrito, garlic shrimp, cold tomato basil capellini, and MOONRISE spicy green curry. The menu gives drinkers plenty of options to pair with a fresh tap like VERTERE's new releases.
The pub is open for lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:30 to 23:00 (last order 22:00). It also takes reservations and takeout by phone. On top of the draft lineup, the venue keeps three domestic taps and 30 domestic and imported bottled beers, so it works well both for a quick pint and for a longer tasting session.
The atmosphere in the post
The caption also mentions returning overseas guests and praise for the food, which suggests a casual but welcoming room where beer, meals, and conversation all matter. For anyone looking for a Nishi-Shinjuku stop with fresh guest taps and a menu that can keep up, this is one to remember.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s topic is two new VERTERE taps at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku. They’re pouring them for the June 3 dinner service, and that’s already enough to get my attention.
MugiWhat! Two fresh taps already sounds like a reason to make a detour! What kind of beers are they?
Hop BroFirst up is Sapida, a Single Hop IPA. It uses Motueka and brings out tropical fruit, citrus, light grapefruit, and lemon in a really clear way.
MugiWait, what is Single Hop supposed to mean? You just switched into full beer-nerd mode again!
Hop BroIt basically means just one hop variety is doing the aromatic work in the IPA. That makes Motueka’s personality easier to spot, so the flavor profile feels extra clear.
MugiOhhh, so it’s like spot-the-aroma while drinking? That actually sounds fun, even for beginners.
Hop BroThe other one is Acca, a New Zealand IPA. It uses two NZ hop varieties, with grapefruit and passion fruit notes layered over a smooth texture from oats.
MugiHold on, silky mouthfeel from oats? That sounds like you’re describing fabric, not beer. What does that actually feel like?
Hop BroThink of it as a soft, smooth sip. The hop character is still there, but it doesn’t come across too sharp, so it should pair really well with sea bream ceviche, fish tacos, or the KINGDOM burrito.
MugiWow, tacos with IPA sounds completely unfair in the best way. A place that’s strong on both beer and food is dangerous for my schedule.
Hop BroAnd they also have 30 bottled beers on top of three domestic taps. Starting with the guest pours, then branching out based on your mood or food, is a pretty ideal game plan.
MugiThat settles it, let’s drink in Nishi-Shinjuku. I want Sapida for the aroma detective game, then Acca with tacos until I completely lose track of time.
