Marumugi in Shinjuku's Arakicho adds five Japanese craft beers to the taps on April 9
The beer pub "Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has announced its draft lineup for April 9. Five beers from Repubrew, Ise Kadoya Brewery, Mojiko Retro Beer, and Minami Shinshu Beer are on offer, ranging from Hazy IPA and IPA to pale ale.
Hop BroToday, Marumugi in Shinjuku's Arakicho has five draft beers on tap, and they're interesting. The lineup ranges from Hazy IPA to pale ale, so there's a lot of variety.
MugiWhat, five kinds? Five domestic craft beers sounds like I'm already lost before I even start choosing!
Hop BroFirst up is Repubrew's HEARTS UP! IPA. It's a mellow, spring-colored Hazy with a soft mouthfeel.
MugiWhat's Hazy? A soft IPA? Can an IPA really be gentle?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's an IPA where the haze and juiciness come to the forefront. Instead of hitting you hard with bitterness, it wraps around you softly, so it feels easier to drink.
MugiI see! Then what kind of beer is Ise Kadoya Brewery's Fresh-Pressed Beyond the Pacific?
Hop BroThis one puts the character of New Zealand hops front and center, and it's described as having a "liquid lupulin" feel. It's the kind that sends hop aroma rushing at you, so it's irresistible if you love fragrance.
Mugi"Liquid lupulin" is pretty intense! So it's a hop aroma explosion, got it!
Hop BroExactly. And Mojiko Retro Beer's Pale Ale is the classic slot, delivering richness and toasty aroma. On top of that, STRUGGLE IPA "Top" is a revived version made with 10 kinds of hops, and Minami Shinshu Beer's Biscuit Hop brings a gentle wave of toastiness and umami.
MugiThere's both classic and adventurous stuff here, which is a perfect balance! And with a price of 1,200 yen + tax for a large, it's the kind of thing that makes you want to compare them all.
Hop BroWhat's more, Marumugi is just a short walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, so it's easy to stop by after work. Just check the schedule, since it's closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
MugiAll right, I want to go drink the five beers you can choose based on your mood today! Let's head to Marumugi and work our way through everything from Hazy to toasty styles!
April 9 lineup
At "Craft Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, five brands are prepared as the draft menu for the day. Prices are large 1,200 yen + tax / small 900 yen + tax, and some brands are priced at +100 yen.
- HEARTS UP! IPA / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 5.0% +100 yen
An IPA with a soft mouthfeel, introduced as a mellow Hazy with a springlike feel.
- Fresh-Pressed Beyond the Pacific / Ise Kadoya Brewery (Mie) 5.5% +100 yen
A beer that puts the character of New Zealand hops front and center. Its lupulin quality is described as being "in liquid form."
- Pale Ale / Mojiko Retro Beer (Fukuoka) 5.5%
A classic-style ale that drinks with richness and toasty aroma.
- STRUGGLE IPA "Top" / Ise Kadoya Brewery 7.0% +100 yen
A revived IPA made with 10 kinds of hops. It comes with the note that it aims for the pinnacle of American IPA.
- Biscuit Hop / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) 7.0%
Noted for its toasty character, gentle drinkability, and firm umami.
Marumugi is a small beer bar that opened in 2011. It is located in Arakicho, about a three-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, making it an easy stop after work or while moving from bar to bar in the neighborhood. For anyone who wants to take their time comparing beers inside the shop, the lineup makes it easy to choose according to mood, from Hazy-leaning IPAs and toasty pale ales to stronger IPAs.
The shop has been closed on Tuesdays and public holidays since December 5, 2024, although some public holidays during the Golden Week period are being treated as special business days. This lineup, with origins and styles spread across the board, seems like a good choice for a day when you want to move through the beers one by one and check out each one's character.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Marumugi in Shinjuku's Arakicho has five draft beers on tap, and they're interesting. The lineup ranges from Hazy IPA to pale ale, so there's a lot of variety.
MugiWhat, five kinds? Five domestic craft beers sounds like I'm already lost before I even start choosing!
Hop BroFirst up is Repubrew's HEARTS UP! IPA. It's a mellow, spring-colored Hazy with a soft mouthfeel.
MugiWhat's Hazy? A soft IPA? Can an IPA really be gentle?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it's an IPA where the haze and juiciness come to the forefront. Instead of hitting you hard with bitterness, it wraps around you softly, so it feels easier to drink.
MugiI see! Then what kind of beer is Ise Kadoya Brewery's Fresh-Pressed Beyond the Pacific?
Hop BroThis one puts the character of New Zealand hops front and center, and it's described as having a "liquid lupulin" feel. It's the kind that sends hop aroma rushing at you, so it's irresistible if you love fragrance.
Mugi"Liquid lupulin" is pretty intense! So it's a hop aroma explosion, got it!
Hop BroExactly. And Mojiko Retro Beer's Pale Ale is the classic slot, delivering richness and toasty aroma. On top of that, STRUGGLE IPA "Top" is a revived version made with 10 kinds of hops, and Minami Shinshu Beer's Biscuit Hop brings a gentle wave of toastiness and umami.
MugiThere's both classic and adventurous stuff here, which is a perfect balance! And with a price of 1,200 yen + tax for a large, it's the kind of thing that makes you want to compare them all.
Hop BroWhat's more, Marumugi is just a short walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, so it's easy to stop by after work. Just check the schedule, since it's closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
MugiAll right, I want to go drink the five beers you can choose based on your mood today! Let's head to Marumugi and work our way through everything from Hazy to toasty styles!
