Marumugi in Arakicho Pours Five Beers Including Peach Weizen and Beniaka
Craft beer bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, has announced its October 11 tap list. The five-beer selection ranges from Minoh Beer’s peach-infused Weizen to an IPA, porter, sweet-potato beer, and ESB.
Hop BroArakicho’s Jibeer Bar Marumugi has five distinctive beers on tap for October 11. From peach to dark beer, it’s a wonderfully wide range.
MugiWhat—peach to dark beer!? That’s like a beer color chart!
Hop BroThe headline pour is Minoh Beer’s Japanese Peach Weizen, Shimizu Hakuto Ver. At 5.0%, it has juicy peach aroma with a dry finish.
MugiPeach but dry? So it’s not like peach juice, right?
Hop BroExactly. A weizen uses wheat malt, which gives it a soft texture. Peach aroma floats on top, while the beer stays clean and crisp at the finish.
MugiOoh, perfect for the first glass! But then there’s Old-School Hop Star IPA☆—that name suddenly sounds intense!
Hop BroThat’s a 6.5% IPA from Ushitora Brewery. IPA is a style built around hop aroma and bitterness, and this one is nostalgic yet new.
MugiHop Star—are they related to you, Hop Bro!? I’ll call it the star player of bitterness!
Hop BroFor later, there’s Swan Lake Porter, COEDO’s Beniaka, and Isekadoya’s ESB. Beniaka uses Kawagoe sweet potatoes for gentle sweetness and toastiness.
MugiRoasty dark beer, sweet-potato character, and a rich, crisp British-style ESB! At ¥1,000 for a small pour, I want to try all five beers!
October 11 tap list
Craft beer pub Marumugi, located in Shinjuku’s Arakicho district, is serving five beers on October 11. Prices are ¥1,300 for a large pour and ¥1,000 for a small pour.
- Kokusankyo Peach Weizen Shimizu Hakuto Ver.｜Minoh Beer, Osaka／5.0%
A dry-drinking Weizen with a fresh peach aroma.
- Ogon no Hop Star IPA☆｜Ushitora Brewery, Tochigi／6.5%
Presented as “nostalgic yet new,” this IPA offers a pronounced hop character and solid strength.
- Swan Lake Porter｜Swan Lake Beer, Niigata／6.0%
A mellow, roasty dark beer with a smooth porter profile.
- Beniaka｜COEDO, Saitama／7.0%
Brewed with Kawagoe-grown beniaka sweet potato, bringing gentle sweetness and a toasty character.
- ESB｜Ise Kadoya Beer, Mie／5.0%
A balanced Extra Special Bitter with depth, crispness, and an easy-drinking finish.
The selection covers a wide range of flavors: fruit-forward wheat beer, hop-driven IPA, dark roasted malt, locally sourced sweet potato, and an English-style bitter. Ordering small pours makes it practical to compare the lineup’s aromas, bitterness, body, and finish.
Marumugi is a relaxed beer pub on the second floor of the Ichibankan Building at 1 Arakicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its rotating selection of Japanese craft beer makes it a natural stop for drinkers who enjoy exploring different styles. Check the official blog for the latest tap availability and business hours before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroArakicho’s Jibeer Bar Marumugi has five distinctive beers on tap for October 11. From peach to dark beer, it’s a wonderfully wide range.
MugiWhat—peach to dark beer!? That’s like a beer color chart!
Hop BroThe headline pour is Minoh Beer’s Japanese Peach Weizen, Shimizu Hakuto Ver. At 5.0%, it has juicy peach aroma with a dry finish.
MugiPeach but dry? So it’s not like peach juice, right?
Hop BroExactly. A weizen uses wheat malt, which gives it a soft texture. Peach aroma floats on top, while the beer stays clean and crisp at the finish.
MugiOoh, perfect for the first glass! But then there’s Old-School Hop Star IPA☆—that name suddenly sounds intense!
Hop BroThat’s a 6.5% IPA from Ushitora Brewery. IPA is a style built around hop aroma and bitterness, and this one is nostalgic yet new.
MugiHop Star—are they related to you, Hop Bro!? I’ll call it the star player of bitterness!
Hop BroFor later, there’s Swan Lake Porter, COEDO’s Beniaka, and Isekadoya’s ESB. Beniaka uses Kawagoe sweet potatoes for gentle sweetness and toastiness.
MugiRoasty dark beer, sweet-potato character, and a rich, crisp British-style ESB! At ¥1,000 for a small pour, I want to try all five beers!
