Spring-Limited SESSION ALE in the May 17 lineup at Marumugi, the local beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku
The beer pub "Local Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has announced today’s craft beer lineup for May 17. The five kegs on tap include the spring-limited "SPRING SESSION" as well as IPAs, pilsners, and ales, offering a range of distinct styles. Enjoy them for large size 1,200 yen + α, or small size 900 yen + α.
Hop BroToday's topic is the beer pub Local Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward. The May 17 draft lineup is out, and from spring-like lightness to IPA, you can really choose based on your mood.
MugiWhat, five kegs!? Even if I went alone, I'd probably get stuck deciding, "Which one should I have today..." and end up feeling like I ordered drinks for everyone!
Hop BroFirst up is SPRING SESSION. It's a 4.0% beer from Minami Shinshu Beer, a pale ale with gentle bitterness and apricot- and citrus-like aromas from Mosaic hops.
MugiMosaic hops? That sounds like the name of paint! Hop-nii, are you sticking mosaics onto beer?
Hop BroNo, no, not sticking anything on it. It's a hop variety, and it's good at bringing out fruity aromas. So this beer is light and breezy like spring air, and it feels just right as a first drink.
MugiThen next I'm curious about Over Drive IPA! If the bitterness is strong, it's the kind that makes you go, "Here it comes..." the moment you taste it, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a 6.0% beer from Y.MARKET BREWING, and like an IPA should be, it's the kind where you can enjoy firmly defined bitterness. And since it also includes Isekadoya Beer’s Mugi no Manimani, it's interesting because you can compare the toastiness and crisp finish too.
MugiMugi no Manimani sounds cute just from the name, but toasty and crisp is such a contrast! Isn't that the kind of beer you end up drinking way too easily...?
Hop BroAnd Baird Brewing’s Fruitful Life Citrus IPA is a 7.0% IPA bursting with citrus aroma. Minami Shinshu Beer’s Komagatake Ale combines freshness and richness, so it works well as a closing beer too.
MugiWith this lineup in Arakicho, Shinjuku, a tasting comparison is the right move! And at 1,200 yen + α for a large and 900 yen + α for a small, both of us would probably say one glass isn't enough today!
The beer pub "Local Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has introduced its craft beer lineup for May 17. Prices are 1,200 yen + α for a large size and 900 yen + α for a small size. From a light, spring-like pour to a bitter IPA and a label that lets you enjoy the toasty umami of barley, the lineup offers a broad range of choices.
Today's Lineup
- SPRING SESSION / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano, 4.0%)
A pale ale with a gentle drinkability and aromas of apricot and citrus. It is characterized by a fruity aroma derived from Mosaic hops and a subtle haze, with restrained bitterness.
- Over Drive IPA / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi, 6.0%)
An IPA with firm bitterness.
- Mugi no Manimani / Isekadoya Beer (Mie, 5.0%)
Described as toasty, crisp, and easy to drink.
- Fruitful Life Citrus IPA / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka, 7.0%)
An IPA bursting with citrus aroma.
- Komagatake Ale / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano, 7.0%)
A golden ale that combines freshness and richness.
Marumugi is a local beer bar on the 2nd floor of the Ichibankan Building in Arakicho. Looking at this lineup, the appeal is that you can choose according to your mood, from a brisk session ale and a sharply defined IPA to a pilsner-style beer with barley character, a fruit-forward citrus IPA, and a satisfying golden ale. It is a selection suited both to quietly savoring a beer alone and to comparing several with friends, letting you enjoy the full breadth of craft beer.
Marumugi also notes that it has made Tuesdays and public holidays its regular closing days from December 5, 2024. It is a place worth checking when you want to find a draft beer in Arakicho that matches your mood for the day.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the beer pub Local Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward. The May 17 draft lineup is out, and from spring-like lightness to IPA, you can really choose based on your mood.
MugiWhat, five kegs!? Even if I went alone, I'd probably get stuck deciding, "Which one should I have today..." and end up feeling like I ordered drinks for everyone!
Hop BroFirst up is SPRING SESSION. It's a 4.0% beer from Minami Shinshu Beer, a pale ale with gentle bitterness and apricot- and citrus-like aromas from Mosaic hops.
MugiMosaic hops? That sounds like the name of paint! Hop-nii, are you sticking mosaics onto beer?
Hop BroNo, no, not sticking anything on it. It's a hop variety, and it's good at bringing out fruity aromas. So this beer is light and breezy like spring air, and it feels just right as a first drink.
MugiThen next I'm curious about Over Drive IPA! If the bitterness is strong, it's the kind that makes you go, "Here it comes..." the moment you taste it, right?
Hop BroExactly. It's a 6.0% beer from Y.MARKET BREWING, and like an IPA should be, it's the kind where you can enjoy firmly defined bitterness. And since it also includes Isekadoya Beer’s Mugi no Manimani, it's interesting because you can compare the toastiness and crisp finish too.
MugiMugi no Manimani sounds cute just from the name, but toasty and crisp is such a contrast! Isn't that the kind of beer you end up drinking way too easily...?
Hop BroAnd Baird Brewing’s Fruitful Life Citrus IPA is a 7.0% IPA bursting with citrus aroma. Minami Shinshu Beer’s Komagatake Ale combines freshness and richness, so it works well as a closing beer too.
MugiWith this lineup in Arakicho, Shinjuku, a tasting comparison is the right move! And at 1,200 yen + α for a large and 900 yen + α for a small, both of us would probably say one glass isn't enough today!
