Craft Beer Bar Marumugi lines up COEDO's "Marihana" and five other beers for the May 2 taps
The craft beer bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has unveiled its beer menu for May 2. The lineup includes COEDO's "Marihana" along with five beers from breweries in Tochigi, Shizuoka, and Tokyo, ranging from session IPA to wit and lager, making it a good pick for a drink before the long holiday.
Hop BroHere we go, Craft Beer Bar Marumugi has posted the taps for May 2. It's a calm beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, and this time they've lined up five beers with a pretty wide spread, from light ones to dark styles.
MugiWhoa! A five-beer tasting already sounds fun. And on the second floor in Arakicho? That feels kind of like a secret base, which is exciting!
Hop BroFirst up is the dependable Marihana. It's COEDO's session IPA, and at 4.3% it's light, but the citrus aroma opens up nicely, which feels great.
MugiWhat even is a session IPA?! So it's basically a light IPA? IPA sounds strong just from the name, so how can it be light?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an easy-to-drink IPA. It still has hop aroma and bitterness, but the alcohol is kept in check so you can enjoy a few, and it's perfect for a drink before the long holiday.
MugiGot it! Then the next one, Fruit Basket IPA, sounds interesting too! Citra front and center? The name alone already makes it feel super citrusy!
Hop BroThat's Romantic Village Craft Brewery's straight-up Citra. It's 6.0% and costs an extra 100 yen, but if you like Citra's orange-like aroma and juiciness, it should really hit the spot.
MugiWait, and then there's Tokyo's Hop Alien? That's such an intense name! Orange and hop juiciness too? That's basically like a cosmic fruit!
Hop BroVECTOR BREWING's CitrusHopInvader is 7.5% and costs an extra 100 yen, so it's a fuller-bodied type, but it still has a lively presence. The name is playful, but the beer itself really leans into the hops.
MugiSo you can switch things up with Shizuoka's wit and dark lager too! Baird's Wheat King Wit is light and fruity, and AGE AGE SAME AGE is dark but light? That's almost unfair!
Hop BroExactly, and the fact that it's easy to try at 1,200 yen+ for large and 900 yen+ for small is great. May 3 and 4 are special business days, and April 29, May 5, and May 6 are closed, so if you're going, the smart move is to aim for the days in between the holidays.
MugiNow I really want to go drink there! For a holiday drink, starting with Marihana at Marumugi and then moving to Citra or the dark lager depending on your mood sounds perfect!
The beer pub Jibiiru Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has announced its craft beer lineup for May 2. True to the bar's style of letting guests take their time comparing beers in its small space, this time's five selections span from a light IPA to a distinctive dark lager.
Today's menu is Large 1,200 yen+ / Small 900 yen+. Some labels are offered for an additional 100 yen. It's a price range that makes it easy to try just one drink, and the lineup is also easy to build around.
Today's Lineup
- Marihana / COEDO (Saitama) / 4.3%
A light session IPA with a refreshing citrus aroma that spreads cleanly.
- Fruit Basket IPA Citra Ver. / Romantic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi) / 6.0% +100 yen
An IPA that puts Citra front and center, going straight down the middle.
- Wheat King Wit / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) / 5.0%
A wit defined by a light, fruity drinking feel.
- Orange Field Hop Alien -CitrusHopInvader- / VECTOR BREWING (Tokyo) / 7.5% +100 yen
A beer that puts the juiciness of orange and hops front and center.
- AGE AGE SAME AGE / Repubrew (Shizuoka) / 5.0% +100 yen
Dark but light, a smoky lager.
The owner has also announced that Tuesdays and national holidays will be regular closing days starting December 5, 2024. In addition, during Golden Week, May 3 and May 4 will be special business days, while April 29, May 5, and May 6 will be closed. At this calm beer bar on the second floor in Arakicho, it's the kind of place where you can spend the holiday break one drink at a time while looking for your favorite style.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroHere we go, Craft Beer Bar Marumugi has posted the taps for May 2. It's a calm beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, and this time they've lined up five beers with a pretty wide spread, from light ones to dark styles.
MugiWhoa! A five-beer tasting already sounds fun. And on the second floor in Arakicho? That feels kind of like a secret base, which is exciting!
Hop BroFirst up is the dependable Marihana. It's COEDO's session IPA, and at 4.3% it's light, but the citrus aroma opens up nicely, which feels great.
MugiWhat even is a session IPA?! So it's basically a light IPA? IPA sounds strong just from the name, so how can it be light?
Hop BroIn simple terms, it's an easy-to-drink IPA. It still has hop aroma and bitterness, but the alcohol is kept in check so you can enjoy a few, and it's perfect for a drink before the long holiday.
MugiGot it! Then the next one, Fruit Basket IPA, sounds interesting too! Citra front and center? The name alone already makes it feel super citrusy!
Hop BroThat's Romantic Village Craft Brewery's straight-up Citra. It's 6.0% and costs an extra 100 yen, but if you like Citra's orange-like aroma and juiciness, it should really hit the spot.
MugiWait, and then there's Tokyo's Hop Alien? That's such an intense name! Orange and hop juiciness too? That's basically like a cosmic fruit!
Hop BroVECTOR BREWING's CitrusHopInvader is 7.5% and costs an extra 100 yen, so it's a fuller-bodied type, but it still has a lively presence. The name is playful, but the beer itself really leans into the hops.
MugiSo you can switch things up with Shizuoka's wit and dark lager too! Baird's Wheat King Wit is light and fruity, and AGE AGE SAME AGE is dark but light? That's almost unfair!
Hop BroExactly, and the fact that it's easy to try at 1,200 yen+ for large and 900 yen+ for small is great. May 3 and 4 are special business days, and April 29, May 5, and May 6 are closed, so if you're going, the smart move is to aim for the days in between the holidays.
MugiNow I really want to go drink there! For a holiday drink, starting with Marihana at Marumugi and then moving to Citra or the dark lager depending on your mood sounds perfect!