Marumugi, Five Beers Including a Hazy IPA and a Revival IPA Arrive on the April 11 Taps
The beer pub "Jibiru Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has released its beer menu for April 11. Five beers are lined up from Repubrew, Isekadoya Brewery, Mojiko Retro Beer, and Minami Shinshu Beer, ranging from a Hazy IPA and NZ-hop style to a Babaitzen, a revival IPA, and a brown-leaning hop beer.
Hop BroMarumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku has put out its taps for April 11. There are five beers today, making it a really fun lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWhoa, with five beers lined up, it's that easy to compare them? That's the kind of selection that makes you want to try a little of everything!
Hop BroFirst up is HEARTS UP! IPA, a Hazy-style beer from Repubrew. Just like the description, "Spring-colored, gently Hazy," it's the kind that rounds out the mouthfeel and lets you enjoy the aroma softly.
MugiWhat? Why does Hazy-style softness feel so fluffy? Isn't it just about looking cloudy?
Hop BroIt's not just the haze. The way the malt and oats are used, and how the hops are added, all change the texture on the tongue. The next one, Fresh-Pressed Beyond the Pacific, is Isekadoya Brewery's NZ-hop style, and its appeal is the aroma pushed forward almost like lupulin in liquid form.
MugiWow! So NZ hop aromas really come to the front like that. Tropical fruitiness and a green, grassy note sound like they'd keep your nose busy!
Hop BroAnd what really catches the eye is Mojiko Kobumikan Babaitzen. The citrus character of kobumikan meets the softness of a Weizen, so even if the aroma is lively, the drinking experience should still be nicely gentle.
MugiKobumikan? Citrus and wheat together sounds almost too stylish, doesn't it? And the name itself is pretty strong!
Hop BroIf you like hops, don't miss STRUGGLE IPA "Top" either. It's a revival IPA from Isekadoya Brewery, brewed with 10 hop varieties to aim for the pinnacle of American IPA, so both the bitterness and aroma are quite layered.
MugiTen hop varieties is basically a meeting...! When you say layered hop aroma, it sounds complicated, but you mean the aroma keeps coming at you again and again, right?
Hop BroThat's right. The last one, Biscuit Hop, from Minami Shinshu Beer, is a calm glass with a good balance of toastiness and drinkability. Since it's not too flashy, it's just right for closing out the lineup today.
MugiI see, it's the kind of beer bar where you can quietly focus on the glass. If these five were lined up in Arakicho, Shinjuku, then there's no choice but to go out and drink today!
Tokyo’s Jibiru Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, is introducing its craft beer lineup for April 11. The base pricing is 1,200 yen+α for the large size and 900 yen+α for the small size, with each beer priced at an additional 100 yen. True to form for a small beer bar, it is a setup that makes it easy to compare five beers with distinct personalities.
On tap today, first up is HEARTS UP! IPA / Repubrew. Its description reads, "Spring-colored, gently Hazy," and it seems set to be enjoyed as a soft, easy-drinking Hazy-style beer. Next is Fresh-Pressed Beyond the Pacific / Isekadoya Brewery, introduced as "Lupulin, in liquid form," a pour that puts NZ hop aromas front and center. It is a good choice for people looking for that fresh hop character.
Among the more distinctive beers, Mojiko Kobumikan Babaitzen / Mojiko Retro Beer stands out. It evokes the citrus character of kobumikan along with the softness typical of a Weizen. In addition, STRUGGLE IPA "Top" / Isekadoya Brewery is a revival IPA made with 10 hop varieties and described as aiming for the pinnacle of American IPA. You can expect firm bitterness and layered hop aroma. The final beer is Biscuit Hop / Minami Shinshu Beer. It is presented as a calm-toned beer that balances toastiness and drinkability.
Marumugi is a small beer bar that opened in 2011 and is located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building, 1 Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward. It is within walking distance of Yotsuya-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and its hours are 6:00 p.m. to midnight. For quietly focusing on what is in the glass, this kind of tap list is a strong match. Rather than flashiness, the lineup makes the differences in brewing and hop usage easy to see, making it the kind of selection craft beer fans will not want to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku has put out its taps for April 11. There are five beers today, making it a really fun lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWhoa, with five beers lined up, it's that easy to compare them? That's the kind of selection that makes you want to try a little of everything!
Hop BroFirst up is HEARTS UP! IPA, a Hazy-style beer from Repubrew. Just like the description, "Spring-colored, gently Hazy," it's the kind that rounds out the mouthfeel and lets you enjoy the aroma softly.
MugiWhat? Why does Hazy-style softness feel so fluffy? Isn't it just about looking cloudy?
Hop BroIt's not just the haze. The way the malt and oats are used, and how the hops are added, all change the texture on the tongue. The next one, Fresh-Pressed Beyond the Pacific, is Isekadoya Brewery's NZ-hop style, and its appeal is the aroma pushed forward almost like lupulin in liquid form.
MugiWow! So NZ hop aromas really come to the front like that. Tropical fruitiness and a green, grassy note sound like they'd keep your nose busy!
Hop BroAnd what really catches the eye is Mojiko Kobumikan Babaitzen. The citrus character of kobumikan meets the softness of a Weizen, so even if the aroma is lively, the drinking experience should still be nicely gentle.
MugiKobumikan? Citrus and wheat together sounds almost too stylish, doesn't it? And the name itself is pretty strong!
Hop BroIf you like hops, don't miss STRUGGLE IPA "Top" either. It's a revival IPA from Isekadoya Brewery, brewed with 10 hop varieties to aim for the pinnacle of American IPA, so both the bitterness and aroma are quite layered.
MugiTen hop varieties is basically a meeting...! When you say layered hop aroma, it sounds complicated, but you mean the aroma keeps coming at you again and again, right?
Hop BroThat's right. The last one, Biscuit Hop, from Minami Shinshu Beer, is a calm glass with a good balance of toastiness and drinkability. Since it's not too flashy, it's just right for closing out the lineup today.
MugiI see, it's the kind of beer bar where you can quietly focus on the glass. If these five were lined up in Arakicho, Shinjuku, then there's no choice but to go out and drink today!
