MOONRISE KINGDOM taps Brew Classic’s “Ari no Ichigeki”
MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku has announced a guest pour from Kanazawa’s BREW CLASSIC: New Zealand IPA “Ari no Ichigeki.” The beer is being served alongside the pub’s house-made Mexican and Italian dishes.
Hop BroLet's start with a guest beer tapping. MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku just announced BREW CLASSIC's “Ari no Ichigeki” for its July 14 service update.
MugiWait, that name goes hard! Is this a beer or the final move in a pro wrestling match?
Hop BroAnd it's a New Zealand IPA with notes of white grape, citrus, and stone fruit. It sits at 6.5% ABV, with a clean but noticeable bitterness.
MugiWhoa, hold on, stone fruit? That does not mean it tastes like rocks, right? I need emotional clarification.
Hop BroNo rocks involved, just peach and apricot vibes. It's a shorthand for fruits with hard pits, and in beer it usually means soft, juicy fruit aroma.
MugiOkay, I can work with that. But then what is that dank thing? It sounds like the beer lives in a basement studio.
Hop BroIn beer terms, it's deep green aromatics. Think resin, herbs, and a richer hop character that gives the bright grape-and-citrus side more depth.
MugiSo basically it's bright but layered. Big attack-name energy on the outside, classy flavor profile on the inside.
Hop BroExactly, and MOONRISE KINGDOM is pushing food pairing magic too. Fresh fish ceviche, birria tacos, and chilled basil capellini all sound right for this one.
MugiCome on, house-made Mexican and Italian with IPA? That's not a menu, that's a trap for my paycheck.
Hop BroThe place is versatile too, with three domestic taps plus 30 imported craft beer bottles, so it's easy to settle in for lunch or dinner and keep pairing as you go.
MugiThat's it, I want a white-grape-scented pint right now, and you definitely do too. Let's go drink Ari no Ichigeki instead of getting hit by it.
Guest beer
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, posted its Tuesday opening notice for July 14 and introduced a guest beer from Kanazawa’s BREW CLASSIC: “Ari no Ichigeki.” The beer is a New Zealand IPA at 6.5% ABV, described with notes of stone fruit, white grape, and citrus, plus a pleasant dank character and a rounded bitterness.
Food pairing
The pub continues to focus on its house-made Mexican and Italian cooking alongside craft beer. Its seasonal bruschetta, made with fresh ingredients, is highlighted as a popular starter, and the menu is built around pairings that work well with crisp, fruity beers. The day’s recommendations include fresh fish ceviche, Norwegian salmon with summer lemon, Mexican birria tacos, carnitas tacos, prosciutto and melon with mascarpone, and cold basil cappellini.
About the venue
MOONRISE KINGDOM is located at 1F Tenku MURA, 6-12-16 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. The lineup includes three domestic draft taps and 30 imported craft beer bottles, giving guests plenty of options whether they want a quick pint or a more deliberate food-and-beer pairing. It is a practical stop for drinkers looking for a broad beer selection in central Tokyo.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroLet's start with a guest beer tapping. MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku just announced BREW CLASSIC's “Ari no Ichigeki” for its July 14 service update.
MugiWait, that name goes hard! Is this a beer or the final move in a pro wrestling match?
Hop BroAnd it's a New Zealand IPA with notes of white grape, citrus, and stone fruit. It sits at 6.5% ABV, with a clean but noticeable bitterness.
MugiWhoa, hold on, stone fruit? That does not mean it tastes like rocks, right? I need emotional clarification.
Hop BroNo rocks involved, just peach and apricot vibes. It's a shorthand for fruits with hard pits, and in beer it usually means soft, juicy fruit aroma.
MugiOkay, I can work with that. But then what is that dank thing? It sounds like the beer lives in a basement studio.
Hop BroIn beer terms, it's deep green aromatics. Think resin, herbs, and a richer hop character that gives the bright grape-and-citrus side more depth.
MugiSo basically it's bright but layered. Big attack-name energy on the outside, classy flavor profile on the inside.
Hop BroExactly, and MOONRISE KINGDOM is pushing food pairing magic too. Fresh fish ceviche, birria tacos, and chilled basil capellini all sound right for this one.
MugiCome on, house-made Mexican and Italian with IPA? That's not a menu, that's a trap for my paycheck.
Hop BroThe place is versatile too, with three domestic taps plus 30 imported craft beer bottles, so it's easy to settle in for lunch or dinner and keep pairing as you go.
MugiThat's it, I want a white-grape-scented pint right now, and you definitely do too. Let's go drink Ari no Ichigeki instead of getting hit by it.
