MOONRISE KINGDOM Taps Tokyo ALEWORKS' Center Gai IPA in Nishi-Shinjuku
The beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku announced its weekend hours for Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. For its new tap, it is pouring Tokyo ALEWORKS' Center Gai IPA and suggesting it alongside house-made food and Mexican-Italian dishes.
Hop BroAt MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, they're tapping Center Gai IPA for the weekend. It's a guest beer from Tokyo ALEWORKS, so it's hard to miss.
MugiWhoa! The name already sounds strong! What kind of beer is Center Gai IPA?
Hop BroIt's a classic, full-bodied IPA. It uses four malts and four hops, and is dry-hopped with Idaho 7.
MugiDry-hopping? Is that like some kind of training to dry it out? And when you say Idaho 7, my brain just goes fuzzy!
Hop BroNot drying it out; it's a method where hops are added after fermentation to layer on aroma. So it's a technique for stacking aroma, bringing out tropical and citrus notes.
MugiHuh! Tropical, citrus, and stone fruit? It's like a produce section! If it's got good balance too, it sounds easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. It has a strong flavor, but it's still easy to drink. It's the kind of beer that works not just for IPA fans, but for anyone who values aroma - a both-ways kind of glass.
MugiAnd MOONRISE KINGDOM has house-made food and Mexican-Italian dishes, right? They're serious about food, not just drinks!
Hop BroThey are. From BBQ steak tacos and salsiccia cream pasta to garlic shrimp, it's a lineup I'd call a pairing paradise.
MugiAnd there are 30 kinds of bottles too!? Too many choices, I'm happy and lost at the same time! 30 bottle options is unfair!
Hop BroThat's why on the weekend, I want to start with Center Gai IPA and match it with the food one dish at a time. We should head straight for that first sip.
This Weekend's New Tap Is Tokyo ALEWORKS
The beer pub "MOONRISE KINGDOM" in Nishi-Shinjuku posted its operating information for Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. The CRAFTBEER NEW TAP featured in this post is Tokyo ALEWORKS' Center Gai IPA. It is introduced as an IPA brewed with four malts and four hops, and dry-hopped with Idaho 7.
The tasting notes highlight its well-balanced profile, with tropical fruit, citrus, and stone-fruit character, while emphasizing the combination of strong flavor and easy drinkability. It is a glass that will appeal not only to IPA fans, but also to anyone who values aromatic expression.
MOONRISE KINGDOM is presented as a place where you can enjoy craft beer together with house-made food and Mexican-Italian dishes. The post also notes that 30 kinds of domestic and imported craft beer bottles are available, giving guests options beyond the taps.
This weekend's food lineup is built with beer pairings in mind.
- BBQ steak tacos
- House-made salsiccia cream pasta
- Strawberry bruschetta
- Garlic shrimp
- Shirasu omelet
- MOONRISE burrito
As its listing on Beer Advocate as a beer pub suggests, MOONRISE KINGDOM is a place suited to anyone in Nishi-Shinjuku who wants to enjoy craft beer and food together. If you're stopping by on the weekend, it seems best to start with the Center Gai IPA and explore pairings with the dishes.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, they're tapping Center Gai IPA for the weekend. It's a guest beer from Tokyo ALEWORKS, so it's hard to miss.
MugiWhoa! The name already sounds strong! What kind of beer is Center Gai IPA?
Hop BroIt's a classic, full-bodied IPA. It uses four malts and four hops, and is dry-hopped with Idaho 7.
MugiDry-hopping? Is that like some kind of training to dry it out? And when you say Idaho 7, my brain just goes fuzzy!
Hop BroNot drying it out; it's a method where hops are added after fermentation to layer on aroma. So it's a technique for stacking aroma, bringing out tropical and citrus notes.
MugiHuh! Tropical, citrus, and stone fruit? It's like a produce section! If it's got good balance too, it sounds easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. It has a strong flavor, but it's still easy to drink. It's the kind of beer that works not just for IPA fans, but for anyone who values aroma - a both-ways kind of glass.
MugiAnd MOONRISE KINGDOM has house-made food and Mexican-Italian dishes, right? They're serious about food, not just drinks!
Hop BroThey are. From BBQ steak tacos and salsiccia cream pasta to garlic shrimp, it's a lineup I'd call a pairing paradise.
MugiAnd there are 30 kinds of bottles too!? Too many choices, I'm happy and lost at the same time! 30 bottle options is unfair!
Hop BroThat's why on the weekend, I want to start with Center Gai IPA and match it with the food one dish at a time. We should head straight for that first sip.
