MOONRISE KINGDOM adds two new VERTERE beers in Nishi-Shinjuku
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, announced its July 3 Friday service with two new beers from Okutama VERTERE: American IPA RAVENIA and Pomegranate Sour Zela. The post also highlights a carnitas taco pairing with West Coast IPA and pilsner.
Hop BroToday's headline is MOONRISE KINGDOM's drop. In Nishi-Shinjuku, they've brought in two new Okutama VERTERE beers: the American IPA 'RAVENIA' and the Pomegranate Sour 'Zela'.
MugiWait, two VERTERE beers at once!? Those names already sound intense, but what do RAVENIA and Zela actually taste like?
Hop BroRAVENIA is an American IPA, so the hop aroma should really show, but VERTERE usually keeps it refined instead of turning it into a bitterness punch.
MugiHold on, delicate IPA is a thing? I thought IPA meant bitter and BAM, straight to the face!
Hop BroThat's the VERTERE style. You get layers of aroma instead of one loud hit, like citrus and herbal notes showing up one after another.
MugiOhhh! Then what about Pomegranate Sour? My mouth puckered just reading the name!
Hop BroThat reaction is fair. A sour ale is a style with bright acidity, and Zela should bring sweet-tart pomegranate without feeling heavy, so you can sip it slowly.
MugiOkay, but dry IPA keeps coming up. Does dry mean spicy? Is the beer dictionary missing pages!?
Hop BroNot spicy, more like a crisp finish. That's why a dry West Coast IPA or even a pilsner works with the returning carnitas tacos and clears out that long-braised pork richness.
MugiWow, that's full carnitas taco mode! One bite with RAVENIA, another with Zela, and suddenly I'm not just "stopping by" anymore.
Hop BroAnd they also have 3 domestic taps plus 30 domestic and international craft bottles, with lunch, dinner, and seasonal Mexican-Italian food. That's dangerously good.
MugiSo we're settled: we need a drink. I start with Zela, you start with RAVENIA, and then we swap.
Service update
MOONRISE KINGDOM, located on the 1st floor of Tenku MURA in Nishi-Shinjuku, announced its Friday service starting July 3. The beer pub says it will stay open through Sunday this week and continue serving craft beer alongside seasonal Mexican-Italian dishes.
New beers on offer
The post introduces two new beers from Okutama VERTERE: American IPA "RAVENIA" and Pomegranate Sour "Zela". It also notes a lineup of 3 domestic taps and 30 bottles of Japanese and international craft beer.
Food pairings
A returning menu item, carnitas tacos, is also featured. The tacos are seasoned simply with house-made chili and herbs, then slow-cooked until tender. The post recommends pairing them with a dry West Coast IPA or a pilsner.
Other recommended dishes listed in the post include KINGDOM burrito, fish tacos, bruschetta with early-season peaches from Yamaguchi and prosciutto, birria tacos, and house spice arrabbiata.
- Lunch: 12:00-14:30
- Dinner: 17:30-23:00 (last order 22:00)
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is MOONRISE KINGDOM's drop. In Nishi-Shinjuku, they've brought in two new Okutama VERTERE beers: the American IPA 'RAVENIA' and the Pomegranate Sour 'Zela'.
MugiWait, two VERTERE beers at once!? Those names already sound intense, but what do RAVENIA and Zela actually taste like?
Hop BroRAVENIA is an American IPA, so the hop aroma should really show, but VERTERE usually keeps it refined instead of turning it into a bitterness punch.
MugiHold on, delicate IPA is a thing? I thought IPA meant bitter and BAM, straight to the face!
Hop BroThat's the VERTERE style. You get layers of aroma instead of one loud hit, like citrus and herbal notes showing up one after another.
MugiOhhh! Then what about Pomegranate Sour? My mouth puckered just reading the name!
Hop BroThat reaction is fair. A sour ale is a style with bright acidity, and Zela should bring sweet-tart pomegranate without feeling heavy, so you can sip it slowly.
MugiOkay, but dry IPA keeps coming up. Does dry mean spicy? Is the beer dictionary missing pages!?
Hop BroNot spicy, more like a crisp finish. That's why a dry West Coast IPA or even a pilsner works with the returning carnitas tacos and clears out that long-braised pork richness.
MugiWow, that's full carnitas taco mode! One bite with RAVENIA, another with Zela, and suddenly I'm not just "stopping by" anymore.
Hop BroAnd they also have 3 domestic taps plus 30 domestic and international craft bottles, with lunch, dinner, and seasonal Mexican-Italian food. That's dangerously good.
MugiSo we're settled: we need a drink. I start with Zela, you start with RAVENIA, and then we swap.
