Craft Beer Moonlight

Address
Kanagawa, 7-11-8 Ikuta, Tama Ward, Kawasaki City
Area
Kanagawa Tama Ward, Kawasaki City

What kind of brewery is Craft Beer Moonlight?

hop excitedHop Bro

Did you know the first brewery ever opened in Kawasaki City? It was "Brewpub Moonlight," which first came to life in Noborito in 2009.

mugi surprisedMugi

What, the first in Kawasaki? That's such a long history!

hop normalHop Bro

It moved to the area in front of Ikuta Station and relaunched in 2022, but the surprising part is the price. A half pint is 300 yen. It has stayed that way since opening.

mugi surprisedMugi

300 yen!? That's about the same as a convenience-store canned beer! Isn't that unbelievably cheap for something freshly brewed?

hop proudHop Bro

Exactly. What's more, they use a fermentation and aging method called the uni-keg system, which apparently creates a soft, mellow flavor. They handcraft a small variety in small batches, and even their regular lineup is fairly extensive.

mugi thinkingMugi

Wow! What kinds of beers do they make, for example?

hop excitedHop Bro

"Spica" is a pilsner and a classic, easy-to-drink style with great throat feel. "Noborito no Watashi" is a porter with a smooth mouthfeel. "Masugata Castle" is bitter, and "Tama no Izumi" is a pale lager. I like that all the names are tied to the history of the area.

mugi happyMugi

It's lovely that the place names became beer names! Does "Noborito no Watashi" refer to the ferry crossing on the Tama River?

hop normalHop Bro

Exactly. They also release seasonal beers using local ingredients like ginger, sansho pepper, kumquats, and peaches. They really know how to turn local produce into beer.

mugi excitedMugi

Sansho beer!? I'm intrigued! Is it close to Ikuta Station?

hop happyHop Bro

It's a two-minute walk from the north exit. With a standing bar and a few small tables, it's a compact space that's perfect for dropping in for a quick drink. They also serve homemade shao mai and beer-yeast pizza, so paired with the 300-yen beer, the value is unbeatable.

Signature beers: SpicaNoborito no WatashiTama no IzumiMasugata Castle

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