Niku to Mugi in Hatagaya starts pouring AMAKUSA SONAR BEER's "Guruguru Meguru"
Niku to Mugi, a beer pub in Hatagaya, Shibuya, has introduced AMAKUSA SONAR BEER's "Guruguru Meguru." The post says it is the AMAKUSA version of a same-recipe collaboration with Totopia Brewery and describes it as a DDH Hazy Pale Ale with a dry finish and grapefruit-like bitterness.
Hop BroThere's a pour in Hatagaya worth talking about: AMAKUSA SONAR BEER's Guruguru Meguru just went on tap at Niku to Mugi. Pairing yakiniku with craft beer and then adding this is a pretty serious move.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds like fun. A meat-and-beer spot serving something like that would have my stomach and my throat screaming at the same time!
Hop BroAnd it gets better. This is a triple collaboration with Totopia Brewery and PYRAMID GARDEN SIDE BAR at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26. Both breweries brewed the same recipe, and this one is the AMAKUSA version.
MugiWait, same recipe brew means beer twins? Or is this one of those soap-opera situations where they look alike but act completely different?
Hop BroPretty close, but each brewery's equipment and fermentation quirks still shape the result. That's why getting the AMAKUSA version is the fun part here.
MugiWhoa, and then it says DDH Hazy Pale Ale like I'm supposed to understand that calmly. My brain just hit a full hop traffic jam!
Hop BroDDH means a big extra hop charge for aroma, and Hazy means that cloudy style. So this is a hop-loaded design that still drinks dry instead of getting too heavy.
MugiOkay, now I get it! And a grapefruit-like bitterness sounds perfect for slicing through rich grilled meat.
Hop BroExactly. Add that silky mouthfeel, and you get a hazy beer without the usual weight. It's basically a food-friendly hazy made for the dinner table.
MugiThat's it, I'm done for. I can already hear the grill heating up in my head. I want a drink-right-now mission to Hatagaya immediately!
Hop BroAnd Niku to Mugi keeps bringing in names like CRAFTROCK BREWING and Yorocco too, so it's basically guest beer heaven. One visit for Guruguru Meguru, another for whatever lands next.
MugiThen it's settled. Let's start with a cheers to Guruguru Meguru and chase the next guest beer after that. My throat is giving a standing ovation before the meat even arrives!
Guest beer in Hatagaya
Niku to Mugi, a beer pub in Hatagaya, Tokyo, is featuring AMAKUSA SONAR BEER's "Guruguru Meguru." With its meat-focused name and pub format, the venue naturally lends itself to pairing craft beer with food.
According to the post, the beer is part of a triple collaboration involving Totopia Brewery and FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26 "PYRAMID GARDEN SIDE BAR." AMAKUSA SONAR BEER and Totopia Brewery brewed the same recipe at their respective breweries, and this pour is the AMAKUSA version.
The beer is described as a DDH Hazy Pale Ale with a clean, dry finish, moderate grapefruit-like bitterness, and a silky texture. That suggests a hazy that should stay approachable at the table rather than leaning too heavy.
The same post also references several past featured breweries, including CRAFTROCK BREWING, Yorocco Beer, FLORA FERMENTATION, Teenage Brewing, Himitsu Beer, and NOVORU BREWING. That points to a venue that regularly highlights guest beers, making it a useful stop for drinkers looking for rotating craft selections alongside food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere's a pour in Hatagaya worth talking about: AMAKUSA SONAR BEER's Guruguru Meguru just went on tap at Niku to Mugi. Pairing yakiniku with craft beer and then adding this is a pretty serious move.
MugiWhat! That name already sounds like fun. A meat-and-beer spot serving something like that would have my stomach and my throat screaming at the same time!
Hop BroAnd it gets better. This is a triple collaboration with Totopia Brewery and PYRAMID GARDEN SIDE BAR at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26. Both breweries brewed the same recipe, and this one is the AMAKUSA version.
MugiWait, same recipe brew means beer twins? Or is this one of those soap-opera situations where they look alike but act completely different?
Hop BroPretty close, but each brewery's equipment and fermentation quirks still shape the result. That's why getting the AMAKUSA version is the fun part here.
MugiWhoa, and then it says DDH Hazy Pale Ale like I'm supposed to understand that calmly. My brain just hit a full hop traffic jam!
Hop BroDDH means a big extra hop charge for aroma, and Hazy means that cloudy style. So this is a hop-loaded design that still drinks dry instead of getting too heavy.
MugiOkay, now I get it! And a grapefruit-like bitterness sounds perfect for slicing through rich grilled meat.
Hop BroExactly. Add that silky mouthfeel, and you get a hazy beer without the usual weight. It's basically a food-friendly hazy made for the dinner table.
MugiThat's it, I'm done for. I can already hear the grill heating up in my head. I want a drink-right-now mission to Hatagaya immediately!
Hop BroAnd Niku to Mugi keeps bringing in names like CRAFTROCK BREWING and Yorocco too, so it's basically guest beer heaven. One visit for Guruguru Meguru, another for whatever lands next.
MugiThen it's settled. Let's start with a cheers to Guruguru Meguru and chase the next guest beer after that. My throat is giving a standing ovation before the meat even arrives!
