Mugibaru in Kamata pours Shiga Kogen’s “Muga Muchu” and more
Mugibaru, a beer pub in Kamata, used its latest Instagram post to share a cicada-at-the-back-door story and the day’s tap list. The lineup featured Shiga Kogen Beer’s “Muga Muchu” alongside four other Japanese craft beers, reflecting the pub’s relaxed, dog-friendly vibe.
Hop BroKamata's Mugibaru had a great update today: five beers on tap. They rolled out the list right after a tiny showdown with a cicada that wandered in through the back door.
MugiWait, a cicada opened the show? That's incredible. Dog-friendly beer pub already sounds cozy, and now it has bug side quests too?
Hop BroAnd the headliner was Shiga Kogen Beer's Muga Muchu Hazy IPA. It's 7.5%, cloudy, juicy, and packed with expressive hop aroma.
MugiOkay, but what is Hazy IPA? The name sounds like a beer you drink while lost in fog.
Hop BroBasically, it's a cloudy IPA style. You get softer bitterness, fuller fruit-like aroma, and a smoother mouthfeel, so the hops pop without getting too sharp.
MugiThat actually sounds super approachable! But Project DIPA says w-IPA too. Is that the double-trouble version?
Hop BroExactly, w-IPA means double. Y.Market Brewing's Project DIPA is 8%, with bigger aroma and a thicker body, so it's the kind you want to sip slowly with food.
MugiAnd it's not all heavy hitters. Hyuganatsu Fruit Ale is only 2%, COEDO's Marihana is a 4.5% session IPA, and even Asahi Jukusen pilsner joins the lineup. That's balanced.
Hop BroRight, the charm is the wide flavor range. You can move from hop-forward IPA to citrusy fruit ale to a crisp pilsner, which really fits a relaxed neighborhood spot.
MugiAnd the NEXT list has Hysteric IPA and Mata Ashita Hazy IPA waiting in the wings. One more stop in Kamata is suddenly sounding very necessary.
Hop BroSame here. A casual pub, a dog, a rogue cicada, and a toast with Muga Muchu in hand? After reading that, not drinking one feels impossible.
Mugibaru is a beer pub in Nishi-Kamata, Ota City, Tokyo. In its latest Instagram post, the shop mixed a small cicada-in-the-back-door story with the day’s tap list, giving the place an easygoing neighborhood feel that matches its dog-friendly setup.
On tap
- Muga Muchu / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano) - Hazy IPA, 7.5%
- Project DIPA / Y.Market Brewing (Aichi) - w-IPA, 8%
- Karan Hyuganatsu Fruit Ale / Hime Beer (Ehime) - Fruit Ale, 2%
- Marihana / COEDO (Saitama) - Session IPA, 4.5%
- Jukusen / Asahi - Pilsner, 5.5%
The lineup moves from hop-forward IPAs to a bright fruit ale and a clean pilsner, so the pub covers a wide range of drinking moods in one visit.
Next up
- Hysteric IPA / Y.Market Brewing (Aichi)
- Mata Ashita Hazy IPA / Y.Market Brewing (Aichi)
- I.P.A / North Island Beer (Hokkaido)
- Meyer Lemon Radler / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie)
It is the kind of place where you can drop in for a casual pint in Kamata and still keep an eye on the tap rotation.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKamata's Mugibaru had a great update today: five beers on tap. They rolled out the list right after a tiny showdown with a cicada that wandered in through the back door.
MugiWait, a cicada opened the show? That's incredible. Dog-friendly beer pub already sounds cozy, and now it has bug side quests too?
Hop BroAnd the headliner was Shiga Kogen Beer's Muga Muchu Hazy IPA. It's 7.5%, cloudy, juicy, and packed with expressive hop aroma.
MugiOkay, but what is Hazy IPA? The name sounds like a beer you drink while lost in fog.
Hop BroBasically, it's a cloudy IPA style. You get softer bitterness, fuller fruit-like aroma, and a smoother mouthfeel, so the hops pop without getting too sharp.
MugiThat actually sounds super approachable! But Project DIPA says w-IPA too. Is that the double-trouble version?
Hop BroExactly, w-IPA means double. Y.Market Brewing's Project DIPA is 8%, with bigger aroma and a thicker body, so it's the kind you want to sip slowly with food.
MugiAnd it's not all heavy hitters. Hyuganatsu Fruit Ale is only 2%, COEDO's Marihana is a 4.5% session IPA, and even Asahi Jukusen pilsner joins the lineup. That's balanced.
Hop BroRight, the charm is the wide flavor range. You can move from hop-forward IPA to citrusy fruit ale to a crisp pilsner, which really fits a relaxed neighborhood spot.
MugiAnd the NEXT list has Hysteric IPA and Mata Ashita Hazy IPA waiting in the wings. One more stop in Kamata is suddenly sounding very necessary.
Hop BroSame here. A casual pub, a dog, a rogue cicada, and a toast with Muga Muchu in hand? After reading that, not drinking one feels impossible.
