Local Beer Bar Marumugi, May 4 Cask Selection Centers on Citrus and Light IPAs
The beer pub "Local Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has released its craft beer lineup for May 4. Centered on citrus and yuzu aromas, the selection features five beers ranging from a light session IPA to a smoky dark lager.
Hop BroToday’s star is definitely Local Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward. The May 4 casks are all lined up, and if you like citrus aromas, this setup really hits the spot.
MugiWhoa! All citrus, and it already sounds delicious before I even drink it! And five different beers all at once at a beer pub? That’s the kind of menu that makes choosing fun.
Hop BroFirst up is Marihana, COEDO’s 4.3% beer. It’s light and airy like a session IPA should be. The citrus slips through cleanly, making it a beer you can enjoy for its hop aroma.
MugiSession IPA? What even is that! When you say light IPA, I feel like I get it and don’t get it at the same time... Is it an IPA that’s easy to drink?
Hop BroBasically, it’s an IPA with lower alcohol and a focus on aroma. It keeps the bitterness and hop character, but makes it easy to drink, so it’s a good first beer too.
MugiI see! Then next I want the Romantic Village Citra-forward IPA. Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver. sounds like the hops are having a blast just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Citra is a hop with a very clear, easy-to-read profile, so its citrusy aroma comes forward nicely. At 6.0%, it’s a good match for anyone who wants to really feel the richness of the aroma.
MugiAs a yuzu fan, I’m also curious about Y.MARKET BREWING’s Yellow Sky Pale Ale! A pale ale with yuzu aroma sounds like the kind of refreshing Japanese touch I’d love, right?
Hop BroExactly, and since it’s a brisk pale ale, you can enjoy the aroma without it feeling too heavy. It has a sharp Japanese citrus impression that’s different from orange, which is what makes it so good.
MugiVECTOR BREWING in Tokyo has that Hop Alien beer too, and the name is way too strong! Orange plus hops and juicy? It sounds like fruit juice flying in from outer space.
Hop BroThat one is full-on juiciness, and at 7.5% it’s a little stronger, so it feels quite satisfying. Then to finish with Shizuoka’s Repubrew and AGE AGE SAME AGE’s smoky black lager, the flow of the lineup feels really elegant.
MugiA dark beer that isn’t too heavy is seriously tempting... And so May 3 and 4 are open, while the 5th and 6th are closed. If I’m drinking in Arakicho during Golden Week, I want to go right now!
Hop BroThe prices start from 1,200 yen+α for a large, so it’s easy to try, and the fact that they have everything from citrus beers to a black lager is a strong point. This is the kind of lineup that makes you want to start with a nice aromatic IPA and end with something calm and settled.
May 4 Lineup
The beer pub Local Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, announced today’s beer menu for May 4. Prices are Large 1,200 yen+α / Small 900 yen+α. With many beers featuring citrus aromas, the lineup is designed so you can enjoy each hop character in a straightforward way.
Beers on Tap
- Marihana / COEDO (Saitama) 4.3%
A light session IPA with a refreshing citrus aroma that spreads cleanly.
- Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver. / Romantic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi) 6.0% +100 yen
A beer that uses Citra head-on, making the hop profile easy to grasp.
- Yellow Sky Pale Ale / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi) 5.5%
A brisk pale ale with a memorable yuzu aroma.
- Orange Field Hop Alien-CitrusHopInvader- / VECTOR BREWING (Tokyo) 7.5% +100 yen
A beer that puts juiciness front and center through the combination of orange and hops.
- AGE AGE SAME AGE / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 5.0% +100 yen
A smoky lager that keeps the weight down despite being a dark-style beer.
Business Notice
Marumugi also announced that, starting December 5, 2024, it has made Tuesdays and public holidays its regular closing days. For Golden Week, it is running special hours by opening on some normally closed holidays: May 3 and May 4 are open, while May 5 and May 6 are closed.
With citrus, yuzu, orange, and even a black lager on offer, the main appeal this time is how easy it is to choose based on your mood that day. If you are drinking in Arakicho, this is a lineup that lets you try everything from aromatic IPAs to a calm, settled glass.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s star is definitely Local Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward. The May 4 casks are all lined up, and if you like citrus aromas, this setup really hits the spot.
MugiWhoa! All citrus, and it already sounds delicious before I even drink it! And five different beers all at once at a beer pub? That’s the kind of menu that makes choosing fun.
Hop BroFirst up is Marihana, COEDO’s 4.3% beer. It’s light and airy like a session IPA should be. The citrus slips through cleanly, making it a beer you can enjoy for its hop aroma.
MugiSession IPA? What even is that! When you say light IPA, I feel like I get it and don’t get it at the same time... Is it an IPA that’s easy to drink?
Hop BroBasically, it’s an IPA with lower alcohol and a focus on aroma. It keeps the bitterness and hop character, but makes it easy to drink, so it’s a good first beer too.
MugiI see! Then next I want the Romantic Village Citra-forward IPA. Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver. sounds like the hops are having a blast just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the interesting part. Citra is a hop with a very clear, easy-to-read profile, so its citrusy aroma comes forward nicely. At 6.0%, it’s a good match for anyone who wants to really feel the richness of the aroma.
MugiAs a yuzu fan, I’m also curious about Y.MARKET BREWING’s Yellow Sky Pale Ale! A pale ale with yuzu aroma sounds like the kind of refreshing Japanese touch I’d love, right?
Hop BroExactly, and since it’s a brisk pale ale, you can enjoy the aroma without it feeling too heavy. It has a sharp Japanese citrus impression that’s different from orange, which is what makes it so good.
MugiVECTOR BREWING in Tokyo has that Hop Alien beer too, and the name is way too strong! Orange plus hops and juicy? It sounds like fruit juice flying in from outer space.
Hop BroThat one is full-on juiciness, and at 7.5% it’s a little stronger, so it feels quite satisfying. Then to finish with Shizuoka’s Repubrew and AGE AGE SAME AGE’s smoky black lager, the flow of the lineup feels really elegant.
MugiA dark beer that isn’t too heavy is seriously tempting... And so May 3 and 4 are open, while the 5th and 6th are closed. If I’m drinking in Arakicho during Golden Week, I want to go right now!
Hop BroThe prices start from 1,200 yen+α for a large, so it’s easy to try, and the fact that they have everything from citrus beers to a black lager is a strong point. This is the kind of lineup that makes you want to start with a nice aromatic IPA and end with something calm and settled.
