Marumugi in Yotsuya Offers Five Craft Beers from Iwate, Nagano and Tochigi
Beer pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, has announced a five-beer lineup for September 28, ranging from a classic lager and American IPA to a maple amber ale and a hop-forward blonde ale.
Hop BroMarumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho near Yotsuya-sanchome, has five distinctive beers to sample on tap for September 28. Perfect for an autumn evening.
MugiWhoa, five beers from classic to quirky? Where do I even start? That is a very happy problem!
Hop BroStart with Baeren Classic from Iwate's Baeren Brewery. At 6.0%, it is a classic lager with a lovely balance of malt richness and bitterness.
MugiI think of lagers as crisp. So this is a beer that loves food, right?
Hop BroExactly. Lagers are fermented cool and tend to taste clean and defined. In technical terms, it is bottom-fermented—basically, a beer that supports dinner.
MugiBottom-fermented? Is the beer fermenting under the floor? Hop Bro's explanation just sank!
Hop BroNot under the floor! The yeast settles toward the bottom after fermentation. Moving on: Shonan Beer’s American-style IPA is 6.0% and puts hop aroma and bitterness front and center.
MugiSo choose IPA for firm bitterness, and Nagano’s CAPTAIN CROW EXTRA PALE ALE for a lighter, aromatic hop experience?
Hop BroSharp call! That 5.0% beer from Shinshu OH!LA!HO BEER promises an outrageous hop aroma. You will want to pause and breathe it in.
MugiAnd Tochigi’s Maple Amber Ale from Romantic Village Craft Brewery sounds tempting too! Sweet maple notes and toastiness sound like autumn in a glass.
Hop BroIt is a rich 6.0% beer and costs an extra 100 yen in either size, but it sounds worthwhile. For a finale, Shiga Kogen Beer’s Baby Blonde Miyama is a light 5.0% choice for that one-more-round feeling.
MugiSmall pours start at 900 yen, so I want to meet them all! Marumugi is about three minutes from Yotsuya-sanchome Station—let’s toast to autumn taps!
September 28 lineup
Beer pub Marumugi, located in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has announced five craft beers for September 28. Large pours are priced at ¥1,200 and small pours at ¥900, with a ¥100 surcharge on selected beers.
From Iwate’s Baeren Brewery comes Baeren Classic, a 6.0% lager described as a well-balanced combination of malt richness and bitterness. It is a straightforward choice for drinkers looking for a traditional, food-friendly beer.
IPA American Style from Shonan Beer is also 6.0%. As its description suggests, hops take center stage in this classic American-style IPA, making it a natural pick for fans of pronounced hop flavor and bitterness.
Nagano brewery Shinshu OH!LA!HO BEER contributes CAPTAIN CROW EXTRA PALE ALE, at 5.0%. The beer is presented with an especially bold hop-aroma profile, offering a hop-focused experience in a lighter pale ale format.
The 6.0% Maple Amber Ale from Tochigi’s Romantic Village Craft Brewery brings sweet, toasted notes and a rich amber character. It is available with a ¥100 surcharge and should appeal to drinkers who prefer deeper malt flavors.
The other surcharge beer is Baby Blonde Miyama from Shiga Kogen Beer. At 5.0%, it is described as light yet distinctly hoppy—a beer suited to an easy second pour.
Marumugi is a small beer bar on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, about a three-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station. With five beers spanning lager, IPA, pale ale, amber ale and blonde ale, the lineup is well suited to a measured tasting session, starting with small pours before committing to a favorite.
The pub has also announced a price revision effective October 1: ¥1,300 for large pours and ¥1,000 for small pours. It is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, so checking the official blog before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho near Yotsuya-sanchome, has five distinctive beers to sample on tap for September 28. Perfect for an autumn evening.
MugiWhoa, five beers from classic to quirky? Where do I even start? That is a very happy problem!
Hop BroStart with Baeren Classic from Iwate's Baeren Brewery. At 6.0%, it is a classic lager with a lovely balance of malt richness and bitterness.
MugiI think of lagers as crisp. So this is a beer that loves food, right?
Hop BroExactly. Lagers are fermented cool and tend to taste clean and defined. In technical terms, it is bottom-fermented—basically, a beer that supports dinner.
MugiBottom-fermented? Is the beer fermenting under the floor? Hop Bro's explanation just sank!
Hop BroNot under the floor! The yeast settles toward the bottom after fermentation. Moving on: Shonan Beer’s American-style IPA is 6.0% and puts hop aroma and bitterness front and center.
MugiSo choose IPA for firm bitterness, and Nagano’s CAPTAIN CROW EXTRA PALE ALE for a lighter, aromatic hop experience?
Hop BroSharp call! That 5.0% beer from Shinshu OH!LA!HO BEER promises an outrageous hop aroma. You will want to pause and breathe it in.
MugiAnd Tochigi’s Maple Amber Ale from Romantic Village Craft Brewery sounds tempting too! Sweet maple notes and toastiness sound like autumn in a glass.
Hop BroIt is a rich 6.0% beer and costs an extra 100 yen in either size, but it sounds worthwhile. For a finale, Shiga Kogen Beer’s Baby Blonde Miyama is a light 5.0% choice for that one-more-round feeling.
MugiSmall pours start at 900 yen, so I want to meet them all! Marumugi is about three minutes from Yotsuya-sanchome Station—let’s toast to autumn taps!
