Tokyo Aleworks’ Asakusa Mosaic IPA goes on tap at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku
On July 31, MOONRISE KINGDOM in Tokyo’s Nishi-Shinjuku area announced Tokyo Aleworks’ Asakusa Mosaic IPA. The West Coast IPA centers on Mosaic hops and fits naturally with the pub’s burritos and pasta.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Asakusa Mosaic IPA. It tapped on July 31 at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, brewed in collaboration with Tokyo Aleworks.
MugiWait, you can get that in Nishi-Shinjuku? A Tokyo Aleworks collab already sounds dangerous for my self-control!
Hop BroIt’s a West Coast IPA, built around Mosaic hops with dank, tropical, and citrus notes layered into a really crisp profile.
MugiHold on, what does dank mean? That sounds either delicious or like a very suspicious basement!
Hop BroIn beer, it’s that green resin vibe. Think pine, herbs, and sticky depth, with tropical fruit and citrus lifting it up.
MugiOhhh, so it’s not just bitter, it’s more like a flavor roller coaster in a glass!
Hop BroExactly. And MOONRISE KINGDOM is a great food-pairing spot too, with beef birria tacos, carnitas burritos, and even chilled capellini.
MugiWhat is this, my dream menu? Summer salmon saute with IPA sounds unfairly good already!
Hop BroHoppy IPA loves salty and tangy dishes. That contrast sharpens the flavors, and this beer even carries a JGBA silver award.
MugiAnd three domestic taps plus thirty canned beers? That’s basically a beer detour plan built right into the night, and I want in.
Hop BroFirst pour is Asakusa Mosaic IPA, second pour is a detour into another style. That’s the ideal bar route right there.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a hop-packed first sip with a burrito in my other hand immediately!
At MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, Asakusa Mosaic IPA by Tokyo Aleworks was introduced on Friday, July 31. The post describes it as an IPA brewed with plenty of Mosaic hops, bringing together dank, tropical, and citrus notes in a clearly defined West Coast style. It is presented as a beer that suits the current season, with a reference to its JGBA silver award.
The venue itself is a small pub built around craft beer, burritos, and fresh pasta. In the same post, the kitchen lineup includes beef birria tacos, carnitas burritos, seared summer salmon, plum bruschetta, quesadillas, and cold cappellini. That gives the beer list a practical, food-friendly context: a hop-forward IPA with dishes that can handle bitterness, aroma, and a clean finish.
MOONRISE KINGDOM also says it keeps three domestic draft beers on tap and 30 canned craft beers from Japan and abroad. That makes the bar useful not only for a new release, but also for a broader detour through different styles after the first pint. For drinkers looking for a well-structured IPA in Nishi-Shinjuku, this is an easy place to put on the list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s pick is Asakusa Mosaic IPA. It tapped on July 31 at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, brewed in collaboration with Tokyo Aleworks.
MugiWait, you can get that in Nishi-Shinjuku? A Tokyo Aleworks collab already sounds dangerous for my self-control!
Hop BroIt’s a West Coast IPA, built around Mosaic hops with dank, tropical, and citrus notes layered into a really crisp profile.
MugiHold on, what does dank mean? That sounds either delicious or like a very suspicious basement!
Hop BroIn beer, it’s that green resin vibe. Think pine, herbs, and sticky depth, with tropical fruit and citrus lifting it up.
MugiOhhh, so it’s not just bitter, it’s more like a flavor roller coaster in a glass!
Hop BroExactly. And MOONRISE KINGDOM is a great food-pairing spot too, with beef birria tacos, carnitas burritos, and even chilled capellini.
MugiWhat is this, my dream menu? Summer salmon saute with IPA sounds unfairly good already!
Hop BroHoppy IPA loves salty and tangy dishes. That contrast sharpens the flavors, and this beer even carries a JGBA silver award.
MugiAnd three domestic taps plus thirty canned beers? That’s basically a beer detour plan built right into the night, and I want in.
Hop BroFirst pour is Asakusa Mosaic IPA, second pour is a detour into another style. That’s the ideal bar route right there.
MugiThen it’s settled. I want a hop-packed first sip with a burrito in my other hand immediately!
