Marumugi in Arakicho Pours Five Craft Beers on October 25
Craft beer pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, lists five beers for October 25, including a Nagano apple beer, a pilsner, a rice IPA, an imperial red ale, and a peach weizen. Prices are ¥1,300 for a large serving and ¥1,000 for a small serving.
Hop BroMarumugi in Arakicho has five taps worth exploring on October 25—like a craft-beer trip around Japan!
MugiWhat?! Apples, peaches, and IPA too? Five beers in one lineup means I need more glasses!
Hop BroThe star is Minami Shinshu Beer’s Apple Hop Shinano Gold. At 6.5%, it balances fresh apple character with real beer richness.
MugiDoes Apple Hop mean floating hops in apple juice? And where does that beer-like richness come from?
Hop BroNot quite! The apple character is paired with the beer itself. That richness mostly comes from the body of malt—a totally different world from juice.
MugiWow! Then I want to start with Ushitorа Brewery’s slow-brewed pilsner and wake up my palate!
Hop BroGreat choice. That 5.5% pilsner is crisp and easy-going; then move to Minoh Beer’s KANSHA29 Rice IPA for a more aromatic turn.
MugiA Rice IPA means rice in an IPA? What is this—beer meets rice balls?!
Hop BroNo rice balls on the rim, sadly. Rice can make the finish feel lighter, and this is a 29th-anniversary thank-you beer from Minoh.
MugiFor dessert, I’m picking the Japanese peach weizen! Shinano white peach aroma sounds like the last sweet peach moment of the year.
Hop BroAnd for a bolder finish, try Isekado’s 7.0% Imperial Red Ale—big flavor with a confident hop presence.
MugiSmall pours are ¥1,000, so let’s do a tasting flight! Cheers in Arakicho—after checking that they’re open!
October 25 tap list
Craft beer pub Marumugi, located in Arakicho, Shinjuku, presents a varied five-beer lineup spanning fruit-forward, crisp, hoppy, and malt-driven profiles. The selection brings together breweries from Nagano, Tochigi, Osaka, and Mie.
The fruit-focused highlight is Apple Hop Shinano Gold Ver. from Minamishinshu Beer in Nagano. At 6.5% ABV, it is described as balancing the refreshing character of Shinano Gold apples with a satisfying beer-like body.
Ushitora Brewery’s Jikkuri Kotokoto Shikonda Pils from Tochigi comes in at 5.5%. Its careful brewing and easy-drinking pilsner character make it a natural choice for a clean, refreshing pour.
Minoh Beer in Osaka contributes KANSHA29 -Rice IPA- at 6.0%. Created as a beer of appreciation for the brewery’s 29th anniversary, it combines a fragrant hop profile with a light, lively drinkability. Minoh also offers Kokusan Momo Weizen Kawanakajima Hakuto Ver., a 5.0% peach weizen showcasing the aroma of Japanese peaches.
For a stronger hop impression, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Imperial Red Ale offers 7.0% ABV and a fuller red ale profile. It rounds out a list that gives drinkers several distinct directions to explore in one visit.
Large pours cost ¥1,300 and small pours ¥1,000. At this compact, relaxed beer pub on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, ordering small servings can be a practical way to compare the taps. Marumugi is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, so guests should check the latest opening information and tap availability before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi in Arakicho has five taps worth exploring on October 25—like a craft-beer trip around Japan!
MugiWhat?! Apples, peaches, and IPA too? Five beers in one lineup means I need more glasses!
Hop BroThe star is Minami Shinshu Beer’s Apple Hop Shinano Gold. At 6.5%, it balances fresh apple character with real beer richness.
MugiDoes Apple Hop mean floating hops in apple juice? And where does that beer-like richness come from?
Hop BroNot quite! The apple character is paired with the beer itself. That richness mostly comes from the body of malt—a totally different world from juice.
MugiWow! Then I want to start with Ushitorа Brewery’s slow-brewed pilsner and wake up my palate!
Hop BroGreat choice. That 5.5% pilsner is crisp and easy-going; then move to Minoh Beer’s KANSHA29 Rice IPA for a more aromatic turn.
MugiA Rice IPA means rice in an IPA? What is this—beer meets rice balls?!
Hop BroNo rice balls on the rim, sadly. Rice can make the finish feel lighter, and this is a 29th-anniversary thank-you beer from Minoh.
MugiFor dessert, I’m picking the Japanese peach weizen! Shinano white peach aroma sounds like the last sweet peach moment of the year.
Hop BroAnd for a bolder finish, try Isekado’s 7.0% Imperial Red Ale—big flavor with a confident hop presence.
MugiSmall pours are ¥1,000, so let’s do a tasting flight! Cheers in Arakicho—after checking that they’re open!