MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku announces two guest beers from Himitsu Beer
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, posted its July 1 opening notice and introduced two new guest beers from Himitsu Beer: Watermelon IPA and Mexican Lager. The shop is also pairing them with spice-forward Mexican dishes and summer-ready food specials.
Hop BroI want to talk about MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku today. For its July 1 opening, it announced two new Himitsu Beer releases.
MugiTwo secret beers already sounds dangerous in the best way. What are they?
Hop BroOne is Watermelon IPA, an IPA with a watermelon-like note and a bright, summery fruit character.
MugiWait, what is an IPA? I almost imagined sweet watermelon juice with bubbles!
Hop BroAn IPA is a style where hop aroma and bitterness matter most, and here the key is probably that summery aroma rather than sticky sweetness.
MugiOhh, so a watermelon nuance makes it feel like summer without turning it into dessert. That is sneaky.
Hop BroThe other one is Mexican Lager, also called Ragamucho, and a crisp lager like that should work really well with spiced food.
MugiRagamucho sounds like a wrestling move. Also, the shop says three domestic taps. Does 'tap' literally mean the draft lines?
Hop BroExactly. It means draft beer from the keg. And they also stock around 30 bottles, so this place is built for getting pleasantly overwhelmed.
MugiPleasantly overwhelmed is my brand. If they have corn omelet and birria tacos too, beer and spice sounds like a very serious plan.
Hop BroWatermelon IPA with peach-and-prosciutto capellini, Mexican Lager with carnitas tacos... that summer pairing is doing dangerous things to my throat.
MugiThen it's settled. I want a glass now, and I am absolutely chasing those secret beers to Nishi-Shinjuku.
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub located at Sky MURA 1F, 6-12-16 Nishi-Shinjuku, shared its opening notice for Wednesday, July 1. The post says the shop will be open through Sunday this week and frames the lineup around refreshing beers and spice-heavy Mexican dishes for the hot summer season.
The post's NEW CRAFTBEER section highlights two beers from Himitsu Beer:
- Watermelon IPA (Suika IPA)
- Mexican Lager (Lagamucho)
Both beers are positioned as summer-friendly options. The watermelon-themed IPA suggests a fruity, refreshing profile, while the Mexican lager offers an easygoing, lighter-drinking counterpoint. Together, they fit the shop's seasonal approach.
MOONRISE KINGDOM is a small beer pub that serves craft beer alongside Mexican burritos, tacos, and original pasta dishes. According to the shop's own information, it keeps three domestic taps plus around 30 domestic and international craft beer bottles on hand. That gives drinkers a choice between fresh draft pours and a broader bottle lineup.
The recommended food list for the day included corn omelet, bruschetta with Yamaguchi-grown early peaches and prosciutto, capellini with peaches and prosciutto, birria tacos, and carnitas tacos. It is an intentionally food-friendly lineup, with fruit, spice, and savory elements that should work well with the guest beers. For anyone looking to drink craft beer with a proper meal in western Shinjuku, this is a venue worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroI want to talk about MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku today. For its July 1 opening, it announced two new Himitsu Beer releases.
MugiTwo secret beers already sounds dangerous in the best way. What are they?
Hop BroOne is Watermelon IPA, an IPA with a watermelon-like note and a bright, summery fruit character.
MugiWait, what is an IPA? I almost imagined sweet watermelon juice with bubbles!
Hop BroAn IPA is a style where hop aroma and bitterness matter most, and here the key is probably that summery aroma rather than sticky sweetness.
MugiOhh, so a watermelon nuance makes it feel like summer without turning it into dessert. That is sneaky.
Hop BroThe other one is Mexican Lager, also called Ragamucho, and a crisp lager like that should work really well with spiced food.
MugiRagamucho sounds like a wrestling move. Also, the shop says three domestic taps. Does 'tap' literally mean the draft lines?
Hop BroExactly. It means draft beer from the keg. And they also stock around 30 bottles, so this place is built for getting pleasantly overwhelmed.
MugiPleasantly overwhelmed is my brand. If they have corn omelet and birria tacos too, beer and spice sounds like a very serious plan.
Hop BroWatermelon IPA with peach-and-prosciutto capellini, Mexican Lager with carnitas tacos... that summer pairing is doing dangerous things to my throat.
MugiThen it's settled. I want a glass now, and I am absolutely chasing those secret beers to Nishi-Shinjuku.
