Shinjuku craft beer bar Marumugi announces five rotating taps for May 9
The beer pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has published today's craft beer lineup for May 9. The five labels on tap are COEDO, Romantchikku Mura Craft Brewery, Ise Kadoya Beer, Baird Brewing, and Repubrew.
Hop BroToday, Marumugi, the craft beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has unveiled its rotating taps for May 9. From COEDO to Repubrew, it's a pretty interesting lineup.
MugiWhoa! So it's a five-beer tasting? And in Shinjuku, they have such a range of curveballs? That's exciting!
Hop BroFirst up is COEDO's Marihana. It's a 4.3% session IPA with a light, refreshing citrus aroma, so it's quite easy to drink.
MugiA session IPA means it's light and easy to drink, right? It sounds strong just from the name, but it's actually gentle.
Hop BroExactly. It's a style that keeps the alcohol modest while still delivering a solid hop aroma. The next one, Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver., is Romantchikku Mura Craft Brewery's straight-up Citra IPA, and the 6.0% ABV gives it a nice assertive edge.
MugiWhat is that! It sounds like full-on Citra? The name Fruit Basket is cute, but hitting hard as an IPA is such a great contrast!
Hop BroWhat makes it interesting is that Ise Kadoya Beer's Mugi no Manimani is in the mix. This time it's listed as a German Pilsner, and its strengths are its toasty flavor, clean finish, and easy-drinking character.
MugiWait, isn't Pilsner kind of plain? But if it goes down that smoothly, isn't it actually the kind of dangerous beer you can drink forever...?
Hop BroThat danger is part of the fun. On top of that, Baird Brewing's Fruits Full Life Citrus IPA is a sturdy 7.0%, and Repubrew's AGE AGE SAME AGE is a light smoky lager that overturns the usual idea of a dark beer.
MugiBlack beer but lager!? I can't quite process "light smoky" either, but now I'm curious!
Hop BroMarumugi is a small bar in Arakicho, so the fun is in following its day-to-day tap lineup. It's closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, so don't forget to check before you go.
MugiAlright, I'm in the mood for a tasting now! In Shinjuku, I want to meet all of them at once: citrusy beers, pilsners, and even that dark-looking lager!
Lineup for May 9
At the beer pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, the rotating tap lineup for May 9 was announced. Prices are large size 1,200 yen+α and small size 900 yen+α. Five distinct beers are on offer, ranging from citrusy IPAs to a pilsner that puts malt flavor front and center.
Beers on Tap
- Marihana / COEDO (Saitama) 4.3%
- A light session IPA with a refreshing citrus aroma.
- Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver. / Romantchikku Mura Craft Brewery (Tochigi) 6.0% +100 yen
- A straightforward, no-nonsense IPA built around Citra.
- Mugi no Manimani / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) 5.0%
- Aromatic, crisp, and easy to drink. This time it is being introduced as a German Pilsner.
- Fruits Full Life Citrus IPA / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) 7.0% +100 yen
- A fuller-bodied IPA with bursting citrus character.
- AGE AGE SAME AGE / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 5.0% +100 yen
- A light smoky lager that overturns the impression of a dark beer.
About the Bar
Marumugi is a beer bar in Arakicho, a short walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. It’s a small place, and part of the fun is following the ever-changing tap lineup from day to day. As with this selection, its appeal lies in being able to compare different styles while still having staple favorite breweries represented.
Note that the bar has been closed on Tuesdays and public holidays since December 5, 2024. It’s probably best to check the business days before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Marumugi, the craft beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has unveiled its rotating taps for May 9. From COEDO to Repubrew, it's a pretty interesting lineup.
MugiWhoa! So it's a five-beer tasting? And in Shinjuku, they have such a range of curveballs? That's exciting!
Hop BroFirst up is COEDO's Marihana. It's a 4.3% session IPA with a light, refreshing citrus aroma, so it's quite easy to drink.
MugiA session IPA means it's light and easy to drink, right? It sounds strong just from the name, but it's actually gentle.
Hop BroExactly. It's a style that keeps the alcohol modest while still delivering a solid hop aroma. The next one, Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver., is Romantchikku Mura Craft Brewery's straight-up Citra IPA, and the 6.0% ABV gives it a nice assertive edge.
MugiWhat is that! It sounds like full-on Citra? The name Fruit Basket is cute, but hitting hard as an IPA is such a great contrast!
Hop BroWhat makes it interesting is that Ise Kadoya Beer's Mugi no Manimani is in the mix. This time it's listed as a German Pilsner, and its strengths are its toasty flavor, clean finish, and easy-drinking character.
MugiWait, isn't Pilsner kind of plain? But if it goes down that smoothly, isn't it actually the kind of dangerous beer you can drink forever...?
Hop BroThat danger is part of the fun. On top of that, Baird Brewing's Fruits Full Life Citrus IPA is a sturdy 7.0%, and Repubrew's AGE AGE SAME AGE is a light smoky lager that overturns the usual idea of a dark beer.
MugiBlack beer but lager!? I can't quite process "light smoky" either, but now I'm curious!
Hop BroMarumugi is a small bar in Arakicho, so the fun is in following its day-to-day tap lineup. It's closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, so don't forget to check before you go.
MugiAlright, I'm in the mood for a tasting now! In Shinjuku, I want to meet all of them at once: citrusy beers, pilsners, and even that dark-looking lager!