At Yotsuya Sanchome's "Jibeer Bar Marumugi," 5 Beers on Offer: Notable Taps for March 16
Jibeer Bar Marumugi, a craft beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has announced its craft beer lineup for March 16, 2026. The five selections span a wide range of flavors, from Ushitora Brewery's porter to Repubrew's IPA and Nanshinshu Beer’s fruit ale. Prices are Large JPY 1,200+α and Small JPY 900+α.
Hop BroThe tap lineup at Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Yotsuya Sanchome for March 16 is seriously good, with five beers on deck.
MugiWhoa! Five styles in one day? That's a tasting paradise! What kind of lineup is it?
Hop BroThere's Ushitora's porter, VECTOR's beer, Y.MARKET's pour, Repubrew's IPA, and even a fruity one from Nanshinshu - the range of flavors is amazing.
MugiSeriously? I saw that Repubrew's 69 IPA was listed, but what does IBU 69 actually mean?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and 69 IPA is designed to be quite bitter, just like the number suggests, but it still has a clean finish, so it's the kind of beer where you can enjoy the crisp bitterness.
MugiI see! Then after a run of bitter beers, it sounds great to slip in Nanshinshu's Apple Hop Olin Ver.!
Hop BroExactly. The aroma of apples from Shinshu's Ina Valley and the gentle acidity reset your palate, so it's basically a taste reset.
MugiI'm curious about the dark beer too! Ushitora's Popopopo~ta~, is that really easy to drink as a light dark beer?
Hop BroAs a porter, it's light and approachable, and the pricing is also easy to understand at Large JPY 1,200+α and Small JPY 900+α, with some items adding +100 yen for the clear pricing.
MugiThat's almost unfair in such a calm Arakicho night! I can already see a future where the only thing left to do today is raise a glass at Marumugi!
The small beer pub "Jibeer Bar Marumugi," which has been operating in the Yotsuya Sanchome area since 2011, updated its tap information for March 16. The lineup for the day is arranged so drinkers can easily choose according to their mood, from a light dark beer to a sharp IPA and a fruity pour.
Beers on Tap for March 16
- Popopopo~ta~ / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi) 4.5% (+100 yen)
- Biri Biri Neko Chop / VECTOR BREWING (Tokyo) 4.0% (+100 yen)
- Inabu Vintage / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi) 5.5% (+100 yen)
- 69 IPA / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 7.0%
- Apple Hop Olin Ver. / Nanshinshu Beer (Nagano) 6.5%
In particular, "Apple Hop Olin Ver." is introduced as featuring aromas derived from apples grown in the Ina Valley of Shinshu, along with a gentle acidity, making it seem well suited as a palate-cleansing sip between hop-forward, bitter beers. Meanwhile, "69 IPA" is designed to emphasize its sharp bitterness at IBU 69, appealing to those who want a firm bitter edge.
With a porter that makes dark beer easy to enjoy, a gold lager that highlights a citrus finish, and a fruit ale with a pronounced fruity character all on tap at once, the day's strength is that you can complete a comparison tasting at a single bar. In Arakicho's calm streets, it should be an evening where you can taste your way across Japan's craft breweries.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe tap lineup at Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Yotsuya Sanchome for March 16 is seriously good, with five beers on deck.
MugiWhoa! Five styles in one day? That's a tasting paradise! What kind of lineup is it?
Hop BroThere's Ushitora's porter, VECTOR's beer, Y.MARKET's pour, Repubrew's IPA, and even a fruity one from Nanshinshu - the range of flavors is amazing.
MugiSeriously? I saw that Repubrew's 69 IPA was listed, but what does IBU 69 actually mean?
Hop BroIBU is a measure of bitterness, and 69 IPA is designed to be quite bitter, just like the number suggests, but it still has a clean finish, so it's the kind of beer where you can enjoy the crisp bitterness.
MugiI see! Then after a run of bitter beers, it sounds great to slip in Nanshinshu's Apple Hop Olin Ver.!
Hop BroExactly. The aroma of apples from Shinshu's Ina Valley and the gentle acidity reset your palate, so it's basically a taste reset.
MugiI'm curious about the dark beer too! Ushitora's Popopopo~ta~, is that really easy to drink as a light dark beer?
Hop BroAs a porter, it's light and approachable, and the pricing is also easy to understand at Large JPY 1,200+α and Small JPY 900+α, with some items adding +100 yen for the clear pricing.
MugiThat's almost unfair in such a calm Arakicho night! I can already see a future where the only thing left to do today is raise a glass at Marumugi!