Craft Beer 2 Mugi Opens at 5 p.m. with Six Draft Beers, Including Nara Brewing’s Camouflage
Craft Beer 2 Mugi, a beer pub in Kanda-Izumicho, Akihabara, opened at 5 p.m. today. The tap list featured six drafts, including Nara Brewing’s Camouflage, Faló Brewing’s Fuego, Ise Kado Pale Ale, and two fruit saisons from Takatsugawa River Beer.
Hop BroCraft Beer 2 Mugi in Akihabara is pouring six taps at 5 p.m. today. Nara Brewing’s CAMOUFLAGE leads a lineup packed with distinct Japanese breweries.
MugiWait, what is CAMOUFLAGE? The name sounds sneaky, and then it says Hazy IPA, which is already a lot to process!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The owner builds the list around Doemens Beer Sommelier training, and today Faló Brewing’s FUEGO plus Yorocco Beer’s Summer Cloud are the two fresh tappings.
MugiWhoa, but what is a Hefeweizen? For a second I can’t tell if that’s a spell or a beer style!
Hop BroThat’s Summer Cloud’s style. Think soft wheat aroma, a pale cloudy look, and a yeast note that can feel a bit banana-like, so it drinks easily in hot weather.
MugiNo way, so Takatsugawa River Beer brought Abu Kiwi Saison and Hagi Natsumikan Saison for a fruit saison face-off? That sounds dangerously fun.
Hop BroExactly. Saison usually has a crisp farmhouse finish, and once kiwi or summer mandarin lands on top, the two beers show completely different expressions.
MugiHold on, there’s fruit beer and even sardine sashimi? My izakaya brain is crashing, but now I need to try it.
Hop BroThe pairing logic is solid. A clean Mexican lager like FUEGO cuts through the oil in the sashimi, while Summer Cloud and the saisons lift the fish with aroma.
MugiAnd it’s three minutes from Akihabara Station with solo drinkers welcome? That’s almost unfairly beginner-friendly.
Hop BroRight, it has that casual standing-bar feel, takeout cans and bottles too, and Ise Kado Pale Ale is almost running out, so I’m already planning my first pour.
MugiI’m sold. I want to start with Nara Brewing’s CAMOUFLAGE, then finish with sardines and natsumikan. This article is making me thirsty.
Today's taps
Craft Beer 2 Mugi opened for the evening from 17:00 to 23:00, following a holiday break. True to its sommelier-driven approach, the pub lined up six drafts that show a clear mix of Japanese craft beer styles.
- TAP1: Nara Brewing’s Camouflage / Hazy IPA
- TAP2: Faló Brewing’s Fuego / Mexican Lager
- TAP3: Ise Kadoya Brewery’s Ise Kado Pale Ale / Pale Ale
- TAP4: Yorocco Beer’s Summer Cloud / Hefeweizen
- TAP5: Takatsugawa River Beer’s Abu Kiwi Saison / Fruit Saison
- TAP6: Takatsugawa River Beer’s Hagi Natsumikan Saison / Fruit Saison
Two of the day’s highlights were the new taps: Fuego and Summer Cloud. Fuego is a clean, easy-drinking Mexican lager, while Summer Cloud brings soft wheat character and a fruit-forward aroma that fits warm-weather drinking. The two fruit saisons from Takatsugawa River Beer added a rare chance to compare draft pours from the Shimane-based brewery. TAP3, Ise Kado Pale Ale, was noted as running low.
The food recommendation was iwashi sashimi, with the pub noting that it pairs well with crisp lagers, wheat beers, and saisons. Located about three minutes from Akihabara Station, the shop also welcomes solo drinkers and craft beer beginners, and offers takeaway cans and bottles.
For drinkers who enjoy following a changing tap list, Craft Beer 2 Mugi continues to be a straightforward stop in Akihabara: focused on beer, built around careful selection, and backed by a menu that supports the pours without getting in the way.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCraft Beer 2 Mugi in Akihabara is pouring six taps at 5 p.m. today. Nara Brewing’s CAMOUFLAGE leads a lineup packed with distinct Japanese breweries.
MugiWait, what is CAMOUFLAGE? The name sounds sneaky, and then it says Hazy IPA, which is already a lot to process!
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The owner builds the list around Doemens Beer Sommelier training, and today Faló Brewing’s FUEGO plus Yorocco Beer’s Summer Cloud are the two fresh tappings.
MugiWhoa, but what is a Hefeweizen? For a second I can’t tell if that’s a spell or a beer style!
Hop BroThat’s Summer Cloud’s style. Think soft wheat aroma, a pale cloudy look, and a yeast note that can feel a bit banana-like, so it drinks easily in hot weather.
MugiNo way, so Takatsugawa River Beer brought Abu Kiwi Saison and Hagi Natsumikan Saison for a fruit saison face-off? That sounds dangerously fun.
Hop BroExactly. Saison usually has a crisp farmhouse finish, and once kiwi or summer mandarin lands on top, the two beers show completely different expressions.
MugiHold on, there’s fruit beer and even sardine sashimi? My izakaya brain is crashing, but now I need to try it.
Hop BroThe pairing logic is solid. A clean Mexican lager like FUEGO cuts through the oil in the sashimi, while Summer Cloud and the saisons lift the fish with aroma.
MugiAnd it’s three minutes from Akihabara Station with solo drinkers welcome? That’s almost unfairly beginner-friendly.
Hop BroRight, it has that casual standing-bar feel, takeout cans and bottles too, and Ise Kado Pale Ale is almost running out, so I’m already planning my first pour.
MugiI’m sold. I want to start with Nara Brewing’s CAMOUFLAGE, then finish with sardines and natsumikan. This article is making me thirsty.
