Marumugi in Arakicho Pours Five Craft Beers on September 25
Marumugi, a craft beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has announced its tap list for September 25, 2026. The selection spans a classic lager, a spicy rye IPA, a hop-forward XPA, a rich amber ale, and a light blonde ale.
Hop BroMarumugi, a local beer bar in Arakicho, has lined up five distinct pours for September 25. From classics to hop-fueled wild cards, it is a great spread.
MugiWhoa! Five beers on tap? Tell me which one a craft-beer beginner should try first!
Hop BroStart with Baeren Classic from Iwate’s Baeren Brewery. At 6.0% ABV, it is a classic lager with a lovely balance of malt richness and bitterness.
MugiI hear “lager” all the time, but what is it? Is it like the basic beer style?
Hop BroPretty close! Lagers ferment slowly at cool temperatures, often giving them a clean, polished flavor. This one also has satisfying body—like a dependable older sibling.
MugiA dependable older sibling in a glass—I want one at my table! What about the intimidatingly named Brewer’s Nightmare?
Hop BroThat is Baird Brewing’s rye IPA from Shizuoka, 7.0% ABV: spicy rye character layered with firm bitterness. It is one of the beers with an extra charge.
MugiRye in beer too!? So IPA means the boss of bitterness, right?
Hop BroIPA is a style made to showcase hop aroma and bitterness, while rye adds a peppery edge here. Then there is Shinshu OH!LA!HO BEER’s CAPTAIN CROW EXTRA PALE ALE—an XPA made with more than double aroma hops and bright citrus notes.
MugiNow XPA has joined the cast! Does more alphabet mean more serious hops?
Hop BroXPA means Extra Pale Ale. It delivers intense hop flavor while staying easy to follow with another pour. For a slow, rich sip, do not miss Romantikku-mura Craft Brewery’s Maple Amber Ale either.
MugiAnd Shiga Kogen Beer’s Baby Blonde Miyama is light yet still hop-forward. A chance for a nationwide beer tour in Arakicho—now I really want to go drink!
Hop BroThen it is settled! Marumugi is on the second floor of Ichibankan Building; it is closed Tuesdays and holidays, so check the daily taps and plan our perfect toast strategy.
Five beers on the September 25 tap list
Marumugi, located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has published its beer lineup for September 25. Large pours are listed at ¥1,200 plus applicable charges, while small pours are ¥900 plus applicable charges. Some beers carry an additional ¥100 charge.
The lineup opens with Baeren Classic from Baeren Brewery in Iwate. At 6.0% ABV, it is described as a traditional lager with a well-balanced combination of malt richness and bitterness.
For a more assertive pour, Brewer’s Nightmare Rye IPA from Baird Brewing in Shizuoka offers 7.0% ABV, spicy rye character, and pronounced bitterness. It is one of the beers marked with an additional charge.
From Nagano’s Shinshu Oh!LA!HO Beer comes CAPTAIN CROW EXTRA PALE ALE, a 5.0% XPA. The brewery uses more than twice the usual amount of aroma hops, creating bright citrus aromas and a firm bitter finish. Despite its concentrated hop character, the beer is presented as highly drinkable. It is also the featured new beer on the day’s post.
The 6.0% Maple Amber Ale from Tochigi’s Romantic Village Craft Brewery brings sweet, lightly toasted flavors and a rich amber profile. The tap list marks it with an additional charge.
Rounding out the selection is Baby Blonde Miyama from Shiga Kogen Beer in Nagano. At 5.0% ABV, it is light-bodied but distinctly hoppy, making it an easy choice for a second pint. It also carries an additional charge.
With beers from breweries across Japan, Marumugi offers a compact tour of domestic craft brewing in a relaxed pub setting. The shop notes that it is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, so guests should check the day’s availability before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, a local beer bar in Arakicho, has lined up five distinct pours for September 25. From classics to hop-fueled wild cards, it is a great spread.
MugiWhoa! Five beers on tap? Tell me which one a craft-beer beginner should try first!
Hop BroStart with Baeren Classic from Iwate’s Baeren Brewery. At 6.0% ABV, it is a classic lager with a lovely balance of malt richness and bitterness.
MugiI hear “lager” all the time, but what is it? Is it like the basic beer style?
Hop BroPretty close! Lagers ferment slowly at cool temperatures, often giving them a clean, polished flavor. This one also has satisfying body—like a dependable older sibling.
MugiA dependable older sibling in a glass—I want one at my table! What about the intimidatingly named Brewer’s Nightmare?
Hop BroThat is Baird Brewing’s rye IPA from Shizuoka, 7.0% ABV: spicy rye character layered with firm bitterness. It is one of the beers with an extra charge.
MugiRye in beer too!? So IPA means the boss of bitterness, right?
Hop BroIPA is a style made to showcase hop aroma and bitterness, while rye adds a peppery edge here. Then there is Shinshu OH!LA!HO BEER’s CAPTAIN CROW EXTRA PALE ALE—an XPA made with more than double aroma hops and bright citrus notes.
MugiNow XPA has joined the cast! Does more alphabet mean more serious hops?
Hop BroXPA means Extra Pale Ale. It delivers intense hop flavor while staying easy to follow with another pour. For a slow, rich sip, do not miss Romantikku-mura Craft Brewery’s Maple Amber Ale either.
MugiAnd Shiga Kogen Beer’s Baby Blonde Miyama is light yet still hop-forward. A chance for a nationwide beer tour in Arakicho—now I really want to go drink!
Hop BroThen it is settled! Marumugi is on the second floor of Ichibankan Building; it is closed Tuesdays and holidays, so check the daily taps and plan our perfect toast strategy.