Marumugi Craft Beer Bar Serves Five Distinct Craft Beers on Its April 26 Tap List
The beer pub "Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, unveiled its craft beer lineup for today on April 26. From Ise Kadoya Brewery's West Coast Pilsner to a Citra-forward IPA, a witbier, a fruity IPA, and a smoky dark lager, five wide-ranging beers are on tap.
Hop BroMarumugi's April 26 tap list in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, is seriously bold with these five distinctive beers.
MugiWait, all five are distinctive? If I saw that, I'd turn into a puddle of indecision right at the door!
Hop BroFirst up is Ise Kadoya Brewery's West Coast Pilsner. It takes the lightness of a pilsner and gives the hops a real stage.
MugiI thought pilsners were supposed to be more crisp and clean. What do you mean by hop presence?
Hop BroIn short, it's easy to drink, but the aroma is bright and the bitterness is sharp. When you line that up with a fragrance-forward beer like Romantic Village Craft Brewery's Citra-front IPA, the differences become really interesting.
MugiOhhh! So single-hop means one hop takes the lead, which makes its aroma character easier to see, right?
Hop BroExactly. This lineup also includes Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver., and Baird Brewing's Wheat King Wit is light and fruity, so it'd be great as a palate reset too.
MugiWow, with that gentle witbier in the mix, it sounds like you could enjoy going back and forth between it and the stronger hop beers!
Hop BroAnd VECTOR BREWING's Hop Alien leans juicy with a strong orange character, while Repubrew's dark lager is smoky but still light on its feet. The range is really well balanced.
MugiWait, smoky but light? That does not compute with the heavy dark-beer image I had in my head!
Hop BroAt 1,200 yen for a large pour and 900 yen for a small, it's a pick-by-your-mood price, and since they're closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, it's worth checking before heading to Arakicho if you want to do some tasting tonight.
MugiThat's completely tonight's candidate then! I want to drink both the sharp hop beers and the depth of the dark styles at Marumugi!
April 26 Lineup
"Marumugi," a beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, announced today's beer menu for April 26. Prices are 1,200 yen + tax for a large pour and 900 yen + tax for a small pour. The lineup spans a broad range of styles, from a crisp lager to aromatic IPAs and beers with different drinking impressions.
The five beers on tap are:
- WEST COAST PILSNER / Ise Kadoya Brewery (Mie, 4.5%)
- A West Coast Pilsner that combines a light body with a strong hop presence.
- Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver. / Romantic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi, 6.0%)
- A single-hop IPA that puts Citra front and center.
- Wheat King Wit / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka, 5.0%)
- A light and fruity witbier.
- Orange Field Hop Alien -CitrusHopInvader- / VECTOR BREWING (Tokyo, 7.5%)
- A juicy beer with a strong orange-and-hop impression.
- AGE AGE SAME AGE / Repubrew (Shizuoka)
- A smoky lager that still aims for a light finish despite being a dark style.
Marumugi is a small beer bar on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, within walking distance of Yotsuya-sanchome Station. Its unpretentious setting and the ability to choose according to your mood while looking over the tap list are part of its appeal. On days like this, when an IPA that showcases vivid hop character and a lager or witbier with a different mouthfeel are all available at once, the fun of side-by-side tasting really stands out.
The shop also announced that, starting December 5, 2024, it is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays. As of April 26, special business days and closures during the Golden Week period were also posted, so it is wise to check operating information before visiting.
This tap lineup is ideal both for people who want to enjoy the contours of hops and for those who want to start with a lighter beer. If you're looking for craft beer in Arakicho, Marumugi's daily menu is worth checking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi's April 26 tap list in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, is seriously bold with these five distinctive beers.
MugiWait, all five are distinctive? If I saw that, I'd turn into a puddle of indecision right at the door!
Hop BroFirst up is Ise Kadoya Brewery's West Coast Pilsner. It takes the lightness of a pilsner and gives the hops a real stage.
MugiI thought pilsners were supposed to be more crisp and clean. What do you mean by hop presence?
Hop BroIn short, it's easy to drink, but the aroma is bright and the bitterness is sharp. When you line that up with a fragrance-forward beer like Romantic Village Craft Brewery's Citra-front IPA, the differences become really interesting.
MugiOhhh! So single-hop means one hop takes the lead, which makes its aroma character easier to see, right?
Hop BroExactly. This lineup also includes Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver., and Baird Brewing's Wheat King Wit is light and fruity, so it'd be great as a palate reset too.
MugiWow, with that gentle witbier in the mix, it sounds like you could enjoy going back and forth between it and the stronger hop beers!
Hop BroAnd VECTOR BREWING's Hop Alien leans juicy with a strong orange character, while Repubrew's dark lager is smoky but still light on its feet. The range is really well balanced.
MugiWait, smoky but light? That does not compute with the heavy dark-beer image I had in my head!
Hop BroAt 1,200 yen for a large pour and 900 yen for a small, it's a pick-by-your-mood price, and since they're closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, it's worth checking before heading to Arakicho if you want to do some tasting tonight.
MugiThat's completely tonight's candidate then! I want to drink both the sharp hop beers and the depth of the dark styles at Marumugi!