Five Draft Beers, Including Hon Nama, Arrive on May 24 at Marumugi, a Craft Beer Bar in Shinjuku
The beer pub "Ji-Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has released its craft beer lineup for May 24. From Repubrew's "Hon Nama" to an IPA, a citrusy ale, a pale ale, and an ale at 7% ABV, five distinct beers are lined up.
Hop BroMarumugi's May 24 tap list in Shinjuku's Arakicho is really going for it. From Repubrew's Hon Nama to an IPA, a citrusy ale, a pale ale, and a 7% ale, five beers with completely different personalities are lined up, which makes it interesting from start to finish.
MugiWhoa, all five are distinctive! Does Marumugi make it easy to do a tasting comparison?
Hop BroExactly, it's arranged like a small beer bar should be, so it's easy to pick based on your mood that day. A large size is 1,200 yen+, a small size is 900 yen+, and some beers only cost 100 yen more, so it almost makes you want to bar-hop.
MugiI see ABV written a lot, but does that mean alcohol content? It suddenly feels like science class!
Hop BroThat's right, ABV means alcohol by volume. The first beer, Repubrew Hon Nama, is a 5.5% ABV cream ale. Because it's low-temperature fermented, it's dry and light, making it just right as a first beer.
MugiOh, so it's a good first-drink choice! But does cream ale actually have cream in it?
Hop BroIt doesn't. Don't let the creamy name throw you off. It's just a name that suggests a smooth mouthfeel and foam, and the flavor is actually on the crisp side.
MugiGot it! Then the next one, Ushitora Man Dyna IPA, is probably the kind that hits you hard with hops, right?
Hop BroYes, Ushitora Brewery's one is 6.5% ABV, and it does a great job of balancing aroma and bitterness. It's the kind of IPA that should really appeal to people who want to enjoy hop presence.
MugiWow, now I'm curious about the citrus too! Shiranui Ale and Over Drive Pale Ale already sound delicious from the names alone! When I hear citrusy aroma, my brain just turns it into summer!
Hop BroShima Brewing's Shiranui Ale is easy to keep drinking, and Y.MARKET's Over Drive Pale Ale is a pale ale where bitterness and malt sweetness come together. It has a clear personality without being too flashy, which feels very Marumugi.
MugiThe last one, Komagatake Ale, is 7.0% ABV. Putting that at the end feels a little dangerous... but it's way too tempting! Ending with 7.0% ABV definitely requires some resolve!
Hop BroExactly. It has a rich early-summer character, delivering both freshness and drinkability. If a draft lineup like this were on the counter in Arakicho, you'd say "just one more" and end up going for a second glass.
MugiYeah, it's perfect for a night when you want to taste them side by side. I want to work my way through Marumugi in order tonight!
The "Ji-Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, is introducing its draft lineup for May 24. In keeping with a small beer bar, the selection is easy to choose from depending on your mood that day, with prices set at 1,200 yen+ for a large size and 900 yen+ for a small size. Some beers can be enjoyed for an additional 100 yen, making it easy to compare different brews.
Leading the lineup that day is Repubrew's (Shizuoka) "Hon Nama." This cream ale has an ABV of 5.5% and is characterized by a dry, crisp finish and a light feel thanks to low-temperature fermentation. It's an easy-drinking style, so it makes sense that it's placed as the first beer to try.
Next is Ushitora Brewery's (Tochigi) "Ushitora Man Dyna IPA," at 6.5% ABV. This IPA balances a vivid aroma with a well-rounded bitterness, making it a good choice for people who want to really enjoy hop presence.
Shima Brewing's (Mie) "Shiranui Ale" comes in at 5.0% ABV. It is offered as an approachable beer with citrus-like nuances that come to the fore.
Also appearing is Y.MARKET BREWING's (Aichi) "Over Drive Pale Ale," at 5.5% ABV. Built around citrus aromas, this pale ale layers gentle bitterness with malt sweetness, giving it a clear personality without being overly flashy.
Finally, there is Minami Shinshu Beer’s (Nagano) "Komagatake Ale," at 7.0% ABV. It is a beer with a rich, early-summer character that combines freshness with satisfying depth.
Marumugi is a beer pub operating in Arakicho, Shinjuku. In a calm space tucked away in a street near the station, there is the enjoyment of following the changing draft lineup. Note that since December 5, 2024, Tuesdays and public holidays have been regular closing days, so it is best to check the business days before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi's May 24 tap list in Shinjuku's Arakicho is really going for it. From Repubrew's Hon Nama to an IPA, a citrusy ale, a pale ale, and a 7% ale, five beers with completely different personalities are lined up, which makes it interesting from start to finish.
MugiWhoa, all five are distinctive! Does Marumugi make it easy to do a tasting comparison?
Hop BroExactly, it's arranged like a small beer bar should be, so it's easy to pick based on your mood that day. A large size is 1,200 yen+, a small size is 900 yen+, and some beers only cost 100 yen more, so it almost makes you want to bar-hop.
MugiI see ABV written a lot, but does that mean alcohol content? It suddenly feels like science class!
Hop BroThat's right, ABV means alcohol by volume. The first beer, Repubrew Hon Nama, is a 5.5% ABV cream ale. Because it's low-temperature fermented, it's dry and light, making it just right as a first beer.
MugiOh, so it's a good first-drink choice! But does cream ale actually have cream in it?
Hop BroIt doesn't. Don't let the creamy name throw you off. It's just a name that suggests a smooth mouthfeel and foam, and the flavor is actually on the crisp side.
MugiGot it! Then the next one, Ushitora Man Dyna IPA, is probably the kind that hits you hard with hops, right?
Hop BroYes, Ushitora Brewery's one is 6.5% ABV, and it does a great job of balancing aroma and bitterness. It's the kind of IPA that should really appeal to people who want to enjoy hop presence.
MugiWow, now I'm curious about the citrus too! Shiranui Ale and Over Drive Pale Ale already sound delicious from the names alone! When I hear citrusy aroma, my brain just turns it into summer!
Hop BroShima Brewing's Shiranui Ale is easy to keep drinking, and Y.MARKET's Over Drive Pale Ale is a pale ale where bitterness and malt sweetness come together. It has a clear personality without being too flashy, which feels very Marumugi.
MugiThe last one, Komagatake Ale, is 7.0% ABV. Putting that at the end feels a little dangerous... but it's way too tempting! Ending with 7.0% ABV definitely requires some resolve!
Hop BroExactly. It has a rich early-summer character, delivering both freshness and drinkability. If a draft lineup like this were on the counter in Arakicho, you'd say "just one more" and end up going for a second glass.
MugiYeah, it's perfect for a night when you want to taste them side by side. I want to work my way through Marumugi in order tonight!