Marumugi unveils its March 29 tap list: five beers including Y.MARKET’s Dekorian
The beer pub Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has released today’s beer menu for March 29. Featuring Y.MARKET BREWING’s "Dekorian," along with five labels from Minoh Beer, Repubrew, and Minami Shinshu Beer, the lineup looks like an intriguing springtime pour.
Hop BroToday’s main attraction is Marumugi’s five-beer tap list in Arakicho, Shinjuku. It was released on March 29, and the lineup is perfect for spring vibes.
MugiWhoa! Five beers is already hard enough to choose from, and it even has Y.MARKET’s Dekorian? That already sounds strong from the start!
Hop BroExactly. Dekorian is from Y.MARKET BREWING, and the shop describes it as like an orangette. It has this dark, rich body layered with citrus, and its 7.0% strength gives it serious presence.
MugiAn orangette? That sounds like a fancy candy, but a beer can taste like that?
Hop BroIt’s a confection made with orange peel covered in chocolate. So when they say dark malt layered with citrus, it makes sense: when bitterness and roasted notes are joined by peel-like aromas, that kind of impression comes through.
MugiI see~! Then Minoh Beer’s MUGICHA BITTER sounds calm and easygoing just from the name. A beer that’s roasty but gentle sounds really easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. At 4.5%, it’s the kind that leans on its roasted character and drinks smoothly without being flashy. Then if you slip in the Osaru IPA, the hop bite suddenly changes the whole mood, which is what makes it fun.
MugiThere’s an Osaru IPA too! And it says crispness and hops are the draw? Just the name alone is making my throat react!
Hop BroOn top of that, Repubrew’s FONIO BEER has the cool appeal of a luxury lager made with ancient grain. The grain character is elegant, and the finish is clean and light. Then Minami Shinshu Beer’s Apple Hop Kogyoku Ver. comes in and closes things out with the tartness of Kogyoku apples.
MugiWait, the last one is an apple fruit beer! Just hearing Kogyoku’s tartness feels springlike, and it sounds perfect for a day over 20 degrees, doesn’t it?
Hop BroExactly. What’s strong here is having bitters, IPAs, and fruit beers all lined up for spring weather. And just the fact that you’d be drinking on the second floor in Arakicho gives it a slightly hidden-gem feel, so this is definitely a place you’d want to go and taste through.
MugiYeah, I can’t resist this! If someone says spring beer tasting, I’m ready to line up with a glass in hand right now!
Marumugi’s five-beer lineup for March 29
The small beer bar Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, has released its beer menu for March 29. Prices are 1,200 yen + a little extra for a large pour, and 900 yen + a little extra for a small pour. In the warm spring weather, it’s a lineup that lets you compare five beers with very different personalities.
This time’s lineup is:
- Dekorian / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi) 7.0% +100 yen
A flavor that layers citrus over dark malt, with the shop describing it as "like an orangette."
- MUGICHA BITTER / Minoh Beer (Osaka) 4.5% +100 yen
A gentle bitter beer that leans on roasted, toasty character.
- FONIO BEER / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 5.5% +100 yen
A premium "luxury lager" brought out by an ancient grain.
- Osaru IPA / Minoh Beer (Osaka) 6.0%
A beer that shines with crispness and hops.
- Apple Hop Kogyoku Ver. / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) 6.5%
A refreshing apple fruit beer with the sharp tartness of Kogyoku apples.
In the shop’s post, March 29 is described as a warm day with temperatures topping 20 degrees Celsius, and the cherry blossoms are said to be close to full bloom. Marumugi is a beer pub on the second floor of Ichibankan Building at 1 Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, and it’s within walking distance from Yotsuya-sanchome Station. On the quiet second floor of this neighborhood spot, the appeal of the day is being able to choose according to your mood, from roasty bitters to hop-forward IPAs and fruit beers with a fruity edge.
The shop also notes that it is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays. On a day when you want what’s in your glass to shift as lightly as the spring air, this is a tap list worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s main attraction is Marumugi’s five-beer tap list in Arakicho, Shinjuku. It was released on March 29, and the lineup is perfect for spring vibes.
MugiWhoa! Five beers is already hard enough to choose from, and it even has Y.MARKET’s Dekorian? That already sounds strong from the start!
Hop BroExactly. Dekorian is from Y.MARKET BREWING, and the shop describes it as like an orangette. It has this dark, rich body layered with citrus, and its 7.0% strength gives it serious presence.
MugiAn orangette? That sounds like a fancy candy, but a beer can taste like that?
Hop BroIt’s a confection made with orange peel covered in chocolate. So when they say dark malt layered with citrus, it makes sense: when bitterness and roasted notes are joined by peel-like aromas, that kind of impression comes through.
MugiI see~! Then Minoh Beer’s MUGICHA BITTER sounds calm and easygoing just from the name. A beer that’s roasty but gentle sounds really easy to drink!
Hop BroExactly. At 4.5%, it’s the kind that leans on its roasted character and drinks smoothly without being flashy. Then if you slip in the Osaru IPA, the hop bite suddenly changes the whole mood, which is what makes it fun.
MugiThere’s an Osaru IPA too! And it says crispness and hops are the draw? Just the name alone is making my throat react!
Hop BroOn top of that, Repubrew’s FONIO BEER has the cool appeal of a luxury lager made with ancient grain. The grain character is elegant, and the finish is clean and light. Then Minami Shinshu Beer’s Apple Hop Kogyoku Ver. comes in and closes things out with the tartness of Kogyoku apples.
MugiWait, the last one is an apple fruit beer! Just hearing Kogyoku’s tartness feels springlike, and it sounds perfect for a day over 20 degrees, doesn’t it?
Hop BroExactly. What’s strong here is having bitters, IPAs, and fruit beers all lined up for spring weather. And just the fact that you’d be drinking on the second floor in Arakicho gives it a slightly hidden-gem feel, so this is definitely a place you’d want to go and taste through.
MugiYeah, I can’t resist this! If someone says spring beer tasting, I’m ready to line up with a glass in hand right now!