MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku features BLACKTIDE brewing's limited IPA
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, introduced BLACKTIDE brewing's limited IPA Miyate Spirit Ver.3.0. Brewed for a national beer festival, it looks like a good fit for the pub's spice-forward food menu.
Hop BroThere’s a limited IPA arrival at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku. It’s BLACKTIDE brewing’s “Miyate Spirit Ver.3.0.”
MugiWhat! That name sounds intense! What kind of IPA is it?
Hop BroIt was brewed for the National Local Beer Festival, and the big point is its high-concentration hop design. Loads of hop character, but still easy to drink.
MugiHold on, high-concentration hops? What is that, hops after a gym montage?
Hop BroHonestly, that’s not far off. It basically means aroma packed in tight, so even one sip pops with citrus character.
MugiOooh! Orange-like aroma in an IPA sounds way more inviting than just straight bitterness!
Hop BroAnd there’s a faint woody note too, which helps it land as a highly drinkable IPA. That’s what people mean when they say “drinkable.”
MugiThere it is again, what does drinkable mean! Beer words are charging at me like a pub wall full of chalkboards!
Hop BroSimple version: it means goes down smoothly. MOONRISE KINGDOM is also pushing carnitas tacos and arrabbiata, so it sounds great with spicy, herby food.
MugiThat is made for tacos! If the citrusy hops reset your mouth each sip, I’d never want the next bite to end.
Hop BroPlus they’ve got three domestic craft beers on tap and thirty cans, so it sounds like a tasting-flight paradise. Building the night around the guest beer is the move.
MugiA night in Nishi-Shinjuku suddenly feels like I need this now! Start with Miyate Spirit Ver.3.0, then keep the beer train rolling.
Guest beer update
MOONRISE KINGDOM highlighted a new guest beer in its late-August post: BLACKTIDE brewing's Miyate Spirit Ver.3.0, an IPA. The beer was brewed as a special release for a national beer festival and is said to make generous use of highly concentrated hops.
The posted description points to an orange-like sweet citrus profile with a subtle woody aroma. It is presented as a drinkable IPA that keeps the hop character in focus without feeling heavy.
Food pairing angle
The pub centers on burritos, tacos, and seasonal Mexican-Italian dishes. The recommended plates in the post were carnitas tacos, house oil sardine bruschetta, pear and prosciutto mascarpone, arrabbiata, and the MOONRISE burrito. That kind of spice- and herb-driven menu should pair naturally with the beer's citrusy hop profile.
What else is on tap
The post also notes three domestic craft beers on tap and 30 canned craft beers. That gives guests room to start with the featured IPA and then move through other styles at their own pace. For beer fans in west Shinjuku, it is a straightforward place to settle in with food and a carefully chosen pour.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a limited IPA arrival at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku. It’s BLACKTIDE brewing’s “Miyate Spirit Ver.3.0.”
MugiWhat! That name sounds intense! What kind of IPA is it?
Hop BroIt was brewed for the National Local Beer Festival, and the big point is its high-concentration hop design. Loads of hop character, but still easy to drink.
MugiHold on, high-concentration hops? What is that, hops after a gym montage?
Hop BroHonestly, that’s not far off. It basically means aroma packed in tight, so even one sip pops with citrus character.
MugiOooh! Orange-like aroma in an IPA sounds way more inviting than just straight bitterness!
Hop BroAnd there’s a faint woody note too, which helps it land as a highly drinkable IPA. That’s what people mean when they say “drinkable.”
MugiThere it is again, what does drinkable mean! Beer words are charging at me like a pub wall full of chalkboards!
Hop BroSimple version: it means goes down smoothly. MOONRISE KINGDOM is also pushing carnitas tacos and arrabbiata, so it sounds great with spicy, herby food.
MugiThat is made for tacos! If the citrusy hops reset your mouth each sip, I’d never want the next bite to end.
Hop BroPlus they’ve got three domestic craft beers on tap and thirty cans, so it sounds like a tasting-flight paradise. Building the night around the guest beer is the move.
MugiA night in Nishi-Shinjuku suddenly feels like I need this now! Start with Miyate Spirit Ver.3.0, then keep the beer train rolling.
