MOONRISE KINGDOM Introduces Four Beachwood Brewing IPAs in Nishi-Shinjuku
The beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo announced its May 2 offerings. Centered on Beachwood Brewing's "Amalgamator" and "Citraholic," the lineup includes four beers, along with three domestic draft taps and 30 bottled beers. Outdoor standing seats will also be available when the weather is sunny.
Hop BroToday, the tap info at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku is hot. Four Beachwood Brewing IPAs are on the lineup, and just looking at the photo is enough to make your throat tighten.
MugiWhoa! Four IPAs all at once!? That's the kind of lineup that makes beer lovers' eyes sparkle, right?
Hop BroExactly. The center of it all is a group with a sharp West Coast IPA profile. Amalgamator, Blinded by Sound, Nel'send It, and Citraholic are perfect for comparing hop personalities.
MugiWhat do you mean! Is the West Coast IPA profile really that different? I only know that "bitter tastes good" so far!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's the kind of beer where citrus character and bitterness come through cleanly. For example, Amalgamator's hop bill uses Mosaic, Warrior, Columbus, and Amarillo, giving it a solid core of classic aroma.
MugiOhh! Citraholic's Citra character already sounds delicious from the name! I might love that big citrus aroma!
Hop BroGood catch. And the aroma layers in Blinded by Sound are thick, with Citra, Cryo, Dynaboost, Nectaron, Nelson Bliss, and even Simcoe, making the aroma feel more three-dimensional.
MugiW-wait! What does three-dimensional aroma even mean!? At this point the beer is basically becoming music!
Hop BroThat's the kind that makes you go, "Oh!" when you drink it. And Nel'send It's Nelson focus is interesting too, because with Arrow Lodge Brewing as the collaborator, it should really bring out a white-grape-like aroma.
MugiI know... Mexican steak and IPA sound like they'd pair so well, and drinking on the outdoor seats on a sunny day would be amazing, right? This makes me want to head to Nishi-Shinjuku right now!
Hop BroAnd since they're closed from May 3 to 6, if you're going, you'd want to aim for today. If you compare four beers at MOONRISE KINGDOM and toast from the outdoor seats, you're definitely the type who starts thinking about the "next drink" immediately.
A Beachwood-centered lineup in Nishi-Shinjuku
MOONRISE KINGDOM released its tap information for May 2. The highlight this time is a craft beer lineup centered on Beachwood Brewing. The posted image shows four bottles: "Amalgamator," "Blinded by Sound," "Nel'send It," and "Citraholic," all of which are built around West Coast IPA and have a clearly defined hop profile.
Beers to watch today
- Beachwood Brewing "Amalgamator" IPA
- Beachwood Brewing × Cellarmaker Brewing "Blinded by Sound" West Coast IPA
- Beachwood Brewing × Arrow Lodge Brewing "Nel'send It" West Coast IPA
- Beachwood Brewing "Citraholic" West Coast IPA
Beachwood's regular "Amalgamator" uses Mosaic, Warrior, Columbus, and Amarillo hops. "Citraholic" is presented as a West Coast IPA built around Citra, combined with Warrior, Columbus, and Simcoe. "Blinded by Sound" is an IPA using Citra/Cryo/Dynaboost, Nectaron, Nelson Bliss, and Simcoe, giving it a more layered aroma. "Nel'send It" is a collaboration with Arrow Lodge Brewing, designed to bring Nelson hops to the forefront.
For food, the recommended items are Mexican steak, the MOONRISE burrito, chicken cheese quesadilla, bottarga lemon pasta, and mascarpone with seasonal fruit and prosciutto. They not only pair well with the citrus character and bitterness of IPA, but also offer a wide range of dishes, creating a very beer-pub-like lineup.
The interior has the relaxed atmosphere typical of a street-level shop in Nishi-Shinjuku, making it easy to drop in without any fuss. In addition, outdoor standing seats are now available, making them convenient on sunny days or when the place is full. The post also notes that the shop will be closed from May 3 through May 6, so it would be wise to check the business days before visiting.
MOONRISE KINGDOM
- Address: 1F Tenkuu MURA, 6-12-16 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Type: Beer pub
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the tap info at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku is hot. Four Beachwood Brewing IPAs are on the lineup, and just looking at the photo is enough to make your throat tighten.
MugiWhoa! Four IPAs all at once!? That's the kind of lineup that makes beer lovers' eyes sparkle, right?
Hop BroExactly. The center of it all is a group with a sharp West Coast IPA profile. Amalgamator, Blinded by Sound, Nel'send It, and Citraholic are perfect for comparing hop personalities.
MugiWhat do you mean! Is the West Coast IPA profile really that different? I only know that "bitter tastes good" so far!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's the kind of beer where citrus character and bitterness come through cleanly. For example, Amalgamator's hop bill uses Mosaic, Warrior, Columbus, and Amarillo, giving it a solid core of classic aroma.
MugiOhh! Citraholic's Citra character already sounds delicious from the name! I might love that big citrus aroma!
Hop BroGood catch. And the aroma layers in Blinded by Sound are thick, with Citra, Cryo, Dynaboost, Nectaron, Nelson Bliss, and even Simcoe, making the aroma feel more three-dimensional.
MugiW-wait! What does three-dimensional aroma even mean!? At this point the beer is basically becoming music!
Hop BroThat's the kind that makes you go, "Oh!" when you drink it. And Nel'send It's Nelson focus is interesting too, because with Arrow Lodge Brewing as the collaborator, it should really bring out a white-grape-like aroma.
MugiI know... Mexican steak and IPA sound like they'd pair so well, and drinking on the outdoor seats on a sunny day would be amazing, right? This makes me want to head to Nishi-Shinjuku right now!
Hop BroAnd since they're closed from May 3 to 6, if you're going, you'd want to aim for today. If you compare four beers at MOONRISE KINGDOM and toast from the outdoor seats, you're definitely the type who starts thinking about the "next drink" immediately.
