MOONRISE KINGDOM taps Tokyo Aleworks' Emerald Paradise IPA
The beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, added Tokyo Aleworks' West Coast IPA "Emerald Paradise IPA" as a new tap on its April 16 service day. It can be enjoyed alongside house-made baguette dishes and 30 kinds of domestic and imported bottled beers.
Hop BroAt MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo Aleworks' Emerald Paradise IPA has been added as a new tap.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds sparkly! But what makes a West Coast IPA so different?
Hop BroWell, a West Coast IPA is the kind where the bitterness and aroma are really well defined. This one is dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, and Citra, so the aroma really stands out.
MugiWhen I hear dry hop, it sounds like you're drying the beer out! You don't mean drying it out, do you?
Hop BroNo, no, it's a method where hops are added during or after fermentation to layer on aroma. That's why this beer has a burst of muscat aroma, citrus, and tropical notes.
MugiWow! It sounds delicious just from the aroma alone! And a dank finish sounds like such a grown-up way to put it!
Hop BroYeah, what makes it good is that after the fruitiness and drinkability, it finishes with a crisp, tightening aftertaste. For IPA fans, it's the kind of sharp, well-defined pour they like.
MugiThe beer alone sounds strong enough, and the food is impressive too! Whitebait and lemon bruschetta, and the phrase house-made baguette dishes already makes me hungry!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's leaning Mexican and Italian, with ceviche and quesadillas, and even bottarga lemon pasta. Add in the beer pairing, and you're looking at something that keeps the drinks flowing endlessly.
MugiAnd they even have 30 bottle selections inside, right? Drinking one new tap and then going after bottles depending on your mood sounds too fun!
Hop BroThe lunch hours of 12:00-14:30 and dinner hours of 17:30-23:00 make it easy to use too. It's perfect for when you decide, 'Today is a drink-and-eat day' in Nishi-Shinjuku.
MugiIt's settled! Today I want to drink Emerald Paradise IPA at MOONRISE KINGDOM and enjoy the baguette dishes too!
At the beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, the April 16 service announcement featured Tokyo Aleworks' Emerald Paradise IPA as a new craft beer on tap.
Emerald Paradise IPA is a West Coast IPA dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, and Citra. The post describes it as having a bright aroma bursting with muscat, citrus, and tropical notes, along with a balance of fruitiness, drinkability, and a dank aftertaste. It sounds like a clearly defined pint for IPA lovers.
On the food side, freshly baked house-made baguette dishes are front and center, with items such as whitebait and lemon bruschetta, horse mackerel ceviche, sautéed bamboo shoots, the KINGDOM burrito, bottarga lemon pasta, and chicken quesadillas. Built around Mexican and Italian dishes, the lineup seems easy to pair with craft beer.
The bar also stocks 30 craft beer bottles from Japan and overseas, so beyond the new tap there is plenty of choice. Hours are lunch 12:00-14:30 and dinner 17:30-23:00 (last order 22:00). It's the kind of spot worth keeping in mind for a day when you want to enjoy beer and food together in Nishi-Shinjuku.
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Hop BroAt MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo Aleworks' Emerald Paradise IPA has been added as a new tap.
MugiWhoa! Even the name sounds sparkly! But what makes a West Coast IPA so different?
Hop BroWell, a West Coast IPA is the kind where the bitterness and aroma are really well defined. This one is dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Simcoe, and Citra, so the aroma really stands out.
MugiWhen I hear dry hop, it sounds like you're drying the beer out! You don't mean drying it out, do you?
Hop BroNo, no, it's a method where hops are added during or after fermentation to layer on aroma. That's why this beer has a burst of muscat aroma, citrus, and tropical notes.
MugiWow! It sounds delicious just from the aroma alone! And a dank finish sounds like such a grown-up way to put it!
Hop BroYeah, what makes it good is that after the fruitiness and drinkability, it finishes with a crisp, tightening aftertaste. For IPA fans, it's the kind of sharp, well-defined pour they like.
MugiThe beer alone sounds strong enough, and the food is impressive too! Whitebait and lemon bruschetta, and the phrase house-made baguette dishes already makes me hungry!
Hop BroWhat's more, it's leaning Mexican and Italian, with ceviche and quesadillas, and even bottarga lemon pasta. Add in the beer pairing, and you're looking at something that keeps the drinks flowing endlessly.
MugiAnd they even have 30 bottle selections inside, right? Drinking one new tap and then going after bottles depending on your mood sounds too fun!
Hop BroThe lunch hours of 12:00-14:30 and dinner hours of 17:30-23:00 make it easy to use too. It's perfect for when you decide, 'Today is a drink-and-eat day' in Nishi-Shinjuku.
MugiIt's settled! Today I want to drink Emerald Paradise IPA at MOONRISE KINGDOM and enjoy the baguette dishes too!
