Maru Mugi in Tokyo Lists Five Craft Beers, Including an Akita Fruit Cider, on October 16
Tokyo’s craft beer pub Ji-Beer Bar Maru Mugi has announced its October 16, 2026 lineup. The selection spans an Akita fruit cider, IPA, porter, imperial red ale, and pale ale, priced at ¥1,300 for a large pour and ¥1,000 for a small pour.
Hop BroMarumugi, the craft-beer bar in Arakicho, has five taps for October 16. It is a nicely balanced lineup for fruit fans and bitterness lovers alike.
MugiWhoa, five choices! I heard there is more than beer—is that true?
Hop BroIt is. HOPDOG BREWING from Akita brings an apple and Japanese pear cider. At 6.5%, it layers rich apple aroma with crisp pear character.
MugiJapanese pear cider!? That taste of Akita fruit already sounds like an autumn picnic!
Hop BroFor a hop-forward pick, try Ushitora Brewery of Tochigi's Classic Hop Star IPA☆. IPA is a style that puts hop aroma and bitterness up front.
MugiIPA sounds intense already! Does hops take center stage mean it is so bitter my face will wrinkle up?
Hop BroThe wrinkle level varies by person. Hops create more than bitterness—they can bring citrusy or grassy notes, so they are an aroma-building ingredient too.
MugiOh, I get it! Then Baird Brewing's Rising Sun Pale Ale from Shizuoka should be great for citrus-like aroma too!
Hop BroExactly—and at 5.5%, it pairs easily with food. There is also Swan Lake Beer's toasty, mellow porter from Niigata and Isekadoya Beer's 7.0% Imperial Red Ale from Mie.
MugiCider, IPA, porter, red, pale... a five-sided flavor map is complete! Starting at 1,000 yen for a small, I want a tasting flight!
Hop BroLarge pours are 1,300 yen and small pours 1,000 yen. Head to Marumugi on the second floor of Ichibankan in Arakicho for your perfect pour—just note it is closed Tuesdays and holidays.
MugiCider first, then pale ale... no, all of them! Marumugi tonight, please—I suddenly really want a drink!
Ji-Beer Bar Maru Mugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, has published its craft beer lineup for October 16. Five beers from breweries across Japan are available, offering a broad range of flavors from orchard fruit and citrus hops to roasted malt and a fuller red ale profile.
The most distinctive fruit-forward option is Akita no Ringo to Wana-shi no Cider from HOPDOG BREWING in Akita. At 6.5% ABV, it combines the rich aroma of apples with the refreshing character of Japanese pear, presenting the fruit identity of Akita in a single glass.
For hop-focused drinkers, Ushi Tora Brewery’s Oun no Hop Star IPA☆ from Tochigi is also on tap. The 6.5% IPA is described as both nostalgic and fresh, making it an appealing choice for those who enjoy a classic hop character with a contemporary feel.
Swan Lake Porter from Swan Lake Beer in Niigata offers a darker alternative. At 6.0% ABV, it is a roasted yet mild porter suited to a slower, malt-centered pour. Ise Kadoya Beer’s Imperial Red Ale, from Mie, comes in at 7.0% and emphasizes a substantial hop experience with a richer red ale body.
Baird Brewing’s Rising Sun Pale Ale completes the lineup. This 5.5% pale ale is known for pronounced citrus hop aroma and bitterness, making it a versatile choice alongside food or as a refreshing standalone drink.
Large pours are ¥1,300 and small pours are ¥1,000. Located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building at 1 Arakicho, Shinjuku, Maru Mugi is a beer pub where guests can explore a rotating selection of Japanese craft beer. The pub is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, the craft-beer bar in Arakicho, has five taps for October 16. It is a nicely balanced lineup for fruit fans and bitterness lovers alike.
MugiWhoa, five choices! I heard there is more than beer—is that true?
Hop BroIt is. HOPDOG BREWING from Akita brings an apple and Japanese pear cider. At 6.5%, it layers rich apple aroma with crisp pear character.
MugiJapanese pear cider!? That taste of Akita fruit already sounds like an autumn picnic!
Hop BroFor a hop-forward pick, try Ushitora Brewery of Tochigi's Classic Hop Star IPA☆. IPA is a style that puts hop aroma and bitterness up front.
MugiIPA sounds intense already! Does hops take center stage mean it is so bitter my face will wrinkle up?
Hop BroThe wrinkle level varies by person. Hops create more than bitterness—they can bring citrusy or grassy notes, so they are an aroma-building ingredient too.
MugiOh, I get it! Then Baird Brewing's Rising Sun Pale Ale from Shizuoka should be great for citrus-like aroma too!
Hop BroExactly—and at 5.5%, it pairs easily with food. There is also Swan Lake Beer's toasty, mellow porter from Niigata and Isekadoya Beer's 7.0% Imperial Red Ale from Mie.
MugiCider, IPA, porter, red, pale... a five-sided flavor map is complete! Starting at 1,000 yen for a small, I want a tasting flight!
Hop BroLarge pours are 1,300 yen and small pours 1,000 yen. Head to Marumugi on the second floor of Ichibankan in Arakicho for your perfect pour—just note it is closed Tuesdays and holidays.
MugiCider first, then pale ale... no, all of them! Marumugi tonight, please—I suddenly really want a drink!
