OHLOY brewing's two new releases served at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku
The beer pub MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku introduced two new OHLOY brewing beers at its dinner service on May 20. Alongside the rice lager "Riso" and pale ale "Kamo," the lineup also includes three domestic beers on tap and 30 bottled beers, making it something you can enjoy with seasonal Mexican-Italian dishes.
Hop BroSo, at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, OHLOY brewing brought out two new beers at the dinner service on May 20. The way they pair with food is basically what a beer pub should be, honestly.
MugiWhoa, two new beers? And they showed up at dinner service? That's the kind of thing that gives you a full-on reason to drink!
Hop BroFirst up is Riso. It's a Japanese Rice Lager w/ Hassaku, so you get the crispness of a rice lager with hassaku citrus on top. It's the kind of beer that's light but still aromatic, and it works both as a pre-dinner drink and with food.
MugiSo a rice lager is, like, a rice beer? Sounds gentle, but doesn't that make it taste kind of thin?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Rice tends to lighten the body, so it creates a light, easy-drinking mouthfeel while the hassaku gives it definition. Far from being thin, it actually finishes clean.
MugiOhh! Then it sounds like it'd go with appetizers like prosciutto melon or Calamondin bruschetta! Now I suddenly want to drink in a more stylish way!
Hop BroNext is Kamo. It's a pale ale brewed with Simcoe and Citra, so the balance of citrus character and light bitterness is great. It pairs well with strongly flavored dishes like tacos and burritos.
MugiSimcoe and Citra? Those names alone make it sound like a powerful hop squad. But I love that you can drink it without making a serious face!
Hop BroExactly. The aroma is strong, but the palate isn't too heavy. That's why it's easy to pair with carnitas tacos, BBQ steak burritos, and even fresh fish ceviche. The menu has a seasonal feel, and it's fun to think through the pairings.
MugiAnd MOONRISE KINGDOM has three domestic beers on tap plus 30 bottles, right? That's way too many choices. It's the kind of place where you can happily get lost!
Hop BroExactly. With 30 bottle selections, it's easy to build the night around guest beers when you want to go in hard, or around dinner when you want to take it slow. A place like this is a big help on a weekday dinner.
MugiThen tonight I want to do Riso with the appetizers, Kamo with the main course, and finish with a bottle beer after that! Just reading about it is making me thirsty, and I want to go right now!
At the beer pub "MOONRISE KINGDOM" in Nishi-Shinjuku, two new OHLOY brewing beers appeared at dinner service on May 20. The post suggested pairing seasonal dishes with craft beer, making it easy to build a visit around food or let beer take center stage.
Guest Beers of the Day
- Riso (Japanese Rice Lager w/ Hassaku)
A crisp rice lager layered with the citrus character of hassaku. It strikes a balance between lightness and fruitiness, and is easy to enjoy both as an aperitif and with a meal.
- Kamo (pale ale)
A pale ale brewed with Simcoe and Citra. It is described as having a light bitterness and refreshing citrus notes, with a finish that balances aroma and drinkability.
Pairings with Food
That day, seasonal dishes were also on the menu, including prosciutto melon mascarpone, Calamondin bruschetta, carnitas tacos, BBQ steak burritos, fresh fish ceviche, and bottarga lemon pasta. Riso, the lager, seems well suited to appetizers and lighter plates, while Kamo pairs easily with clearly flavored dishes such as tacos and burritos.
Store Style
MOONRISE KINGDOM is a beer pub on the first floor of Tenku MURA in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo. The post also highlighted three domestic beers on tap and 30 craft beers in bottles from Japan and abroad, making it notable for offering choices from both tap and bottle. With craft beer at its core and a strong food lineup, it looks like a place that's easy to use for weekday dinner as well.
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Hop BroSo, at MOONRISE KINGDOM in Nishi-Shinjuku, OHLOY brewing brought out two new beers at the dinner service on May 20. The way they pair with food is basically what a beer pub should be, honestly.
MugiWhoa, two new beers? And they showed up at dinner service? That's the kind of thing that gives you a full-on reason to drink!
Hop BroFirst up is Riso. It's a Japanese Rice Lager w/ Hassaku, so you get the crispness of a rice lager with hassaku citrus on top. It's the kind of beer that's light but still aromatic, and it works both as a pre-dinner drink and with food.
MugiSo a rice lager is, like, a rice beer? Sounds gentle, but doesn't that make it taste kind of thin?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Rice tends to lighten the body, so it creates a light, easy-drinking mouthfeel while the hassaku gives it definition. Far from being thin, it actually finishes clean.
MugiOhh! Then it sounds like it'd go with appetizers like prosciutto melon or Calamondin bruschetta! Now I suddenly want to drink in a more stylish way!
Hop BroNext is Kamo. It's a pale ale brewed with Simcoe and Citra, so the balance of citrus character and light bitterness is great. It pairs well with strongly flavored dishes like tacos and burritos.
MugiSimcoe and Citra? Those names alone make it sound like a powerful hop squad. But I love that you can drink it without making a serious face!
Hop BroExactly. The aroma is strong, but the palate isn't too heavy. That's why it's easy to pair with carnitas tacos, BBQ steak burritos, and even fresh fish ceviche. The menu has a seasonal feel, and it's fun to think through the pairings.
MugiAnd MOONRISE KINGDOM has three domestic beers on tap plus 30 bottles, right? That's way too many choices. It's the kind of place where you can happily get lost!
Hop BroExactly. With 30 bottle selections, it's easy to build the night around guest beers when you want to go in hard, or around dinner when you want to take it slow. A place like this is a big help on a weekday dinner.
MugiThen tonight I want to do Riso with the appetizers, Kamo with the main course, and finish with a bottle beer after that! Just reading about it is making me thirsty, and I want to go right now!
