MOONRISE KINGDOM taps NOMCRAFT BREWING's 'Emulator,' an IPL scented with Kiyomi peel
The beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku introduced NOMCRAFT BREWING's 'Emulator' at its dinner service on May 26. This India Pale Lager uses Kiyomi peel from Wakayama and is an easy pick for both IPA fans and lager fans.
Hop BroAt the Nishi-Shinjuku beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM, NOMCRAFT BREWING's 'Emulator' is on tap. It's a beer made with Kiyomi peel.
MugiWait, Kiyomi peel? That's like putting a mandarin into beer, right!?
Hop BroThe image is close, but in practice it's more about using aroma from the peel. And the style is India Pale Lager, or IPL for short.
MugiIPL? That's like some kind of IPA and lager fusion move, and now my brain is a little tangled up.
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it's designed to balance the aroma of an IPA with the drinkability of a lager. The hops are Centennial and five others, and the layers of aroma stack together beautifully.
MugiWow, even the name sounds powerful! And yet the drink is clean and refreshing? That contrast is amazing, isn't it?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the citrus character from the Kiyomi peel from Wakayama is joined by the citrusy notes of Citra and Vic Secret. It's a guest beer that's easy to pair with food.
MugiI see, it could go with both fish and meat! And with 3 domestic taps and 30 imported bottles in the shop, it's the kind of place where just choosing is fun.
Hop BroThe food lineup includes sea bream ceviche and carnitas tacos too, so you can practically hear your throat craving it just imagining the pairing. What makes it strong is that it works with both sea bream and tacos.
MugiI've decided! I want to go for both lunch and dinner, and first I want to toast with Emulator!
At the beer pub "MOONRISE KINGDOM" in Nishi-Shinjuku, NOMCRAFT BREWING's Emulator / Emulator made an appearance. The style is India Pale Lager. It is presented as a beer with a clean, refreshing citrus character, made with Kiyomi peel from Wakayama.
The hops are Centennial, Cascade, Chinook, Citra, Vic Secret. Citrus-like aromas layer together, creating a finish with aromatic depth while keeping a light feel. It is described as a beer suited to people who want both the satisfying presence of an IPA and the easy drinkability of a lager, and it is clearly being offered as a guest beer that pairs easily with food.
On this day, MOONRISE KINGDOM was serving 3 domestic taps and 30 bottles of overseas craft beer. True to its beer-pub character, it lets guests choose from both tap pours and bottles, making it easy to switch up what you drink depending on your mood or the food. Hours are lunch 12:00-14:30 and dinner 17:30-23:00. Reservations and takeout are also available.
The food lineup included sea bream ceviche, carnitas tacos, chicken quesadillas, BBQ steak tacos, prosciutto and melon with mascarpone, and squid ink pasta. The bright citrus notes from the Kiyomi peel pair easily with seafood appetizers as well as tacos with spice and meaty richness, making it a combination you can enjoy by moving back and forth between food and beer.
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Hop BroAt the Nishi-Shinjuku beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM, NOMCRAFT BREWING's 'Emulator' is on tap. It's a beer made with Kiyomi peel.
MugiWait, Kiyomi peel? That's like putting a mandarin into beer, right!?
Hop BroThe image is close, but in practice it's more about using aroma from the peel. And the style is India Pale Lager, or IPL for short.
MugiIPL? That's like some kind of IPA and lager fusion move, and now my brain is a little tangled up.
Hop BroExactly. Roughly speaking, it's designed to balance the aroma of an IPA with the drinkability of a lager. The hops are Centennial and five others, and the layers of aroma stack together beautifully.
MugiWow, even the name sounds powerful! And yet the drink is clean and refreshing? That contrast is amazing, isn't it?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: the citrus character from the Kiyomi peel from Wakayama is joined by the citrusy notes of Citra and Vic Secret. It's a guest beer that's easy to pair with food.
MugiI see, it could go with both fish and meat! And with 3 domestic taps and 30 imported bottles in the shop, it's the kind of place where just choosing is fun.
Hop BroThe food lineup includes sea bream ceviche and carnitas tacos too, so you can practically hear your throat craving it just imagining the pairing. What makes it strong is that it works with both sea bream and tacos.
MugiI've decided! I want to go for both lunch and dinner, and first I want to toast with Emulator!
