The beer pub "Mugibaru" in Nishikamata, Ota Ward, Tokyo, introduced its tap list in a post on April 28. The shop's theme is being able to eat well and drink well. The post, including the dishes paired with the beer, conveys an easygoing atmosphere that makes it a place you can drop by without any pretense.

Lineup for the day

The first beer shown in the post is COEDO's "Kyara." An IPL at 5.5%, it offers a balance of crispness and toasty aroma, making it an easy choice for a first pour. Next up is Repubrew's "FLASH HOP IPA." This 7.9% beer puts the hop character expected of an American IPA front and center, and the post introduces this label together with meat-wrapped rice balls.

Also on the list, Sankt Gallen's "Shonan Gold" should offer the easy drinkability typical of a fruit beer, while Isekadoya Brewery's "Sencha Hazy IPA" seems likely to stand out for the soft mouthfeel characteristic of a hazy IPA. Asahi's "Jukusen" is included as well, and alongside craft beer, being able to choose a calm, easy-drinking pilsner-style option is very much in keeping with Mugibaru's style.

Beers announced as NEXT

The post also highlighted the next beers to come: Nito Brewing's "Nue Hop Juice IPA," Vertere's "Magnolia," and WCB's "Summer Breeze." With IPA, Double IPA, and DDH Hazy IPA representing three distinctly different styles, the lineup looks set to keep leaning into clearly hop-forward character.

About the place

Mugibaru is a beer pub in Nishikamata, Ota Ward, Tokyo. The post also notes that dogs are welcome, suggesting a place designed for lingering over food as well as beer. It is one to keep in mind in the Kamata area when you want to drink across both staple and limited releases.