MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku taps Shiga Kogen Beer’s Italian Style pils!?
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, posted its Friday service notice for June 19. The featured new tap is Shiga Kogen Beer’s Italian Style pils!?, to be paired with house-made Mexican food and a wide bottled craft beer selection.
Hop BroMOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku is pouring Shiga Kogen Beer’s Italian Style pils!? again on Friday, June 19. It sold out fast last time, so this comeback is a big one.
MugiWhat! A returning draft beer already? So it vanished that quickly before? This sounds like a first-glass emergency!
Hop BroIt kind of is. This one’s an Italian-style pilsner, so it stays crisp and clean while letting the hop aroma shine really nicely.
MugiOkay, but herbal nuance sounds suspiciously like homework. I’m not about to drink a lawn, right!?
Hop BroNo lawn, relax. Think white floral aroma with a fresh herbal edge. It uses European hops plus their self-grown Shinshu Wase, which gives it a neat, bright character.
MugiOh, that actually sounds amazing! And with three domestic taps plus 30 bottled craft beers, that place is basically a trap for anyone who likes comparing pours.
Hop BroExactly, and it’s set up well. You start with this pilsner, then move into other styles from there. It’s a smart drinking lineup for a Friday night.
MugiAnd the food is house-made Mexican? Burritos, salsa, avocado dip... my brain is already throwing a party.
Hop BroTalking about it makes me want a crisp pilsner right now. The MOONRISE burrito with black beans and spicy chicken, plus ceviche or fish tacos, sounds like a perfect match.
MugiThen my first drink is decided. A casual stop at MOONRISE KINGDOM for Shiga Kogen Beer and Mexican food sounds way too good to pass up.
Featured tap
MOONRISE KINGDOM, a beer pub in Nishi-Shinjuku, posted its Friday service notice for June 19. The new tap is Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Italian Style pils!?". In the post, the beer is described as an Italian-style pilsner brewed with European hops and the brewery’s own Shinshu Hayase, with clean drinkability and floral, herbal notes. It had sold out quickly after an earlier tapping, so this return pour should be welcome news for fans tracking the draft list.
Draft and bottle lineup
The pub also lists three domestic taps and 30 bottled craft beers from Japan and abroad. That gives the bar a clear structure: start with the featured draft, then move into different styles through the bottle list. Located on the 1st floor of Tenku MURA in Nishi-Shinjuku, it is the kind of place where a Friday night can be built around one beer, then expanded into a longer tasting session.
Food pairing
Food is centered on house-made Mexican dishes. The MOONRISE burrito is filled with spicy chicken, salsa, a fried egg, avocado dip, and long-simmered black beans. The day’s recommendations also included fresh fish ceviche, Mexican birria, fish tacos, chicken quesadillas, and madai aglio e olio. The result is a menu that can move from light snacks to a more substantial meal, making the beer pairing straightforward. For drinkers who want a crisp pilsner and matching food in one stop, this Friday service update is an easy one to follow.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku is pouring Shiga Kogen Beer’s Italian Style pils!? again on Friday, June 19. It sold out fast last time, so this comeback is a big one.
MugiWhat! A returning draft beer already? So it vanished that quickly before? This sounds like a first-glass emergency!
Hop BroIt kind of is. This one’s an Italian-style pilsner, so it stays crisp and clean while letting the hop aroma shine really nicely.
MugiOkay, but herbal nuance sounds suspiciously like homework. I’m not about to drink a lawn, right!?
Hop BroNo lawn, relax. Think white floral aroma with a fresh herbal edge. It uses European hops plus their self-grown Shinshu Wase, which gives it a neat, bright character.
MugiOh, that actually sounds amazing! And with three domestic taps plus 30 bottled craft beers, that place is basically a trap for anyone who likes comparing pours.
Hop BroExactly, and it’s set up well. You start with this pilsner, then move into other styles from there. It’s a smart drinking lineup for a Friday night.
MugiAnd the food is house-made Mexican? Burritos, salsa, avocado dip... my brain is already throwing a party.
Hop BroTalking about it makes me want a crisp pilsner right now. The MOONRISE burrito with black beans and spicy chicken, plus ceviche or fish tacos, sounds like a perfect match.
MugiThen my first drink is decided. A casual stop at MOONRISE KINGDOM for Shiga Kogen Beer and Mexican food sounds way too good to pass up.
