Marumugi, a local beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku, lines up five domestic beers for the May 16 taps
The beer pub "Jibeer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has released its tap lineup for May 16. The five brands on tap are COEDO, Y.MARKET BREWING, Ise Kadoya Beer, Baird Brewing, and Minami Shinshu Beer.
Hop BroSo Marumugi, the local beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku, really went all in with five domestic beers on May 16, right? COEDO, Y.MARKET BREWING, Ise Kadoya Beer, Baird Brewing, and Minami Shinshu Beer is a pretty sharp lineup.
MugiWait! A full lineup of five domestic beers? That alone makes my eyes sparkle. And each one sounds like it has its own personality, too, right?
Hop BroExactly. The one that’s great for the first glass is COEDO’s Marihana. It’s a session IPA at 4.3%, with a soft citrus aroma that lets you start light and easy.
MugiWhat’s a session IPA? Calling it a light IPA sounds drinkable, but can an IPA really go down that smoothly?
Hop BroBasically, it has the aroma and bitterness of an IPA, but with lower alcohol, so it’s easier to drink. It’s just right for waking up your palate with the first glass.
MugiI see! Then I want to go for Y.MARKET BREWING’s Over Drive IPA next! Strong bitterness and citrus character? The name sounds reckless, and I love it!
Hop BroThat’s a good read. And since it’s a plus-100-yen specialty, it’s the kind of beer that hits when you want to treat yourself a little. Its dry finish helps reset your palate and move on to the next one.
MugiNice! Ise Kadoya Beer’s Mugi no Manimani already sounds delicious from the name alone. If it’s fragrant, crisp, and easy to drink, it’s definitely a candidate for a second round!
Hop BroExactly. Then if you move on to Baird Brewing’s Fruity Life Citrus IPA, the bursting citrus aroma makes everything feel bright all at once. At 7.0%, with both fruitiness and hop character, that balance is what makes it fun.
MugiWait, 7.0% and still bright? That sounds strong but fun! And there’s even Minami Shinshu Beer’s Komagatake Ale, so this early-summer lineup is seriously committed!
Hop BroFor the finish, I’d want to slowly enjoy the freshness and the rounded malt character of that Komagatake Ale. After work, if you’re in the second floor of Arakicho looking at a lineup like this, there’s really nothing left but to drink.
MugiYeah, now I want to grab a pint in Yotsuya-sanchome today! I’d like to start light with the first beer, then compare aromas and depth from the second glass on and take my time at Marumugi!
May 16 Lineup
The beer pub "Jibeer Bar Marumugi," located on the second floor in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, announced today’s beer menu for May 16. Prices are 1,200 yen + α for a large, 900 yen + α for a small, with some brands adding 100 yen. In keeping with the season moving from spring into early summer, the lineup spans everything from light, easy-drinking beers to fuller-bodied ones.
Beers on Tap
- Marihana / COEDO (Saitama, 4.3%)
A light session IPA with a refreshing citrus aroma.
- Over Drive IPA / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi, 6.0%) +100 yen
A crisp IPA that clearly pushes bitterness to the forefront. Citrus character and dryness form its core.
- Mugi no Manimani / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie, 5.0%)
A fragrant, crisp beer that goes down smoothly. You can enjoy the character of malt in a straightforward way.
- Fruity Life Citrus IPA / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka, 7.0%) +100 yen
An IPA with the appeal of bursting citrus aroma. You’ll want to enjoy both its fruitiness and hop character.
- Komagatake Ale / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano, 7.0%) +100 yen
A refreshing yet rich golden ale suited to early summer. The structure also lets you feel the fullness of the malt.
Marumugi is a small beer pub on the second floor of Ichibankan Building at 1 Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, and is open from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Its location within walking distance of Yotsuya-sanchome Station also makes it easy to stop by after work. Rather than staging flashy tap takeovers, it is the kind of place that carefully lines up reliable Japanese craft beers day by day, making it a good spot for beer lovers to sit back and enjoy a glass at their own pace.
This day’s lineup has a clear range of flavors, from a light IPA with citrus notes, to a bitter-forward IPA, to a beer that highlights malt flavor, to a fruit IPA with strong citrus character, and finally to a satisfying strong golden ale. It suits a structure where you start with something light in the first glass, then compare aromas and depth in the second and beyond.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroSo Marumugi, the local beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku, really went all in with five domestic beers on May 16, right? COEDO, Y.MARKET BREWING, Ise Kadoya Beer, Baird Brewing, and Minami Shinshu Beer is a pretty sharp lineup.
MugiWait! A full lineup of five domestic beers? That alone makes my eyes sparkle. And each one sounds like it has its own personality, too, right?
Hop BroExactly. The one that’s great for the first glass is COEDO’s Marihana. It’s a session IPA at 4.3%, with a soft citrus aroma that lets you start light and easy.
MugiWhat’s a session IPA? Calling it a light IPA sounds drinkable, but can an IPA really go down that smoothly?
Hop BroBasically, it has the aroma and bitterness of an IPA, but with lower alcohol, so it’s easier to drink. It’s just right for waking up your palate with the first glass.
MugiI see! Then I want to go for Y.MARKET BREWING’s Over Drive IPA next! Strong bitterness and citrus character? The name sounds reckless, and I love it!
Hop BroThat’s a good read. And since it’s a plus-100-yen specialty, it’s the kind of beer that hits when you want to treat yourself a little. Its dry finish helps reset your palate and move on to the next one.
MugiNice! Ise Kadoya Beer’s Mugi no Manimani already sounds delicious from the name alone. If it’s fragrant, crisp, and easy to drink, it’s definitely a candidate for a second round!
Hop BroExactly. Then if you move on to Baird Brewing’s Fruity Life Citrus IPA, the bursting citrus aroma makes everything feel bright all at once. At 7.0%, with both fruitiness and hop character, that balance is what makes it fun.
MugiWait, 7.0% and still bright? That sounds strong but fun! And there’s even Minami Shinshu Beer’s Komagatake Ale, so this early-summer lineup is seriously committed!
Hop BroFor the finish, I’d want to slowly enjoy the freshness and the rounded malt character of that Komagatake Ale. After work, if you’re in the second floor of Arakicho looking at a lineup like this, there’s really nothing left but to drink.
MugiYeah, now I want to grab a pint in Yotsuya-sanchome today! I’d like to start light with the first beer, then compare aromas and depth from the second glass on and take my time at Marumugi!