Shinjuku's Marumugi Beer Bar Lists Five Beers on Its April 23 Tap List
The beer pub "Jibeer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has released its craft beer lineup for April 23. From saison and wit to fruit IPA and bitter, five beers with a light, aromatic character are available.
Hop BroToday's interesting picks are these five spring-friendly beers in Arakicho, Shinjuku. Marumugi's April 23 tap list has a really nice balance of lightness and aroma.
MugiWhat! Even though Marumugi is such a small place, they're serving five kinds? And all of them sound springlike and easy to drink!
Hop BroFirst is HOPDOG BREWING's 39 OTAMA SAISON from Akita. Saison is a style with a dry, crisp finish and an aroma-forward character, so much so that it was once enjoyed during breaks in farm work.
MugiBreaks in farm work suddenly make it sound romantic! But by "dry and crisp," do you mean it's dry? Like it'll make your throat parched?
Hop BroNo, no, it means the aftertaste is clean and refreshing. And Tochigi's Romantic Village Craft Brewery's Mugi 4.5ro has a nice lightness with a toasty note, so it's easy to drink gently.
MugiI see, so it's more of a "goes down easily" kind of beer than something heavy. Even the name is loose and playful; the character is already way too strong!
Hop BroAnd you can't skip Baird Brewing's Wheat King Wit from Shizuoka either. Wit is a Belgian-style beer that uses wheat, and its fruity brightness and refreshing quality really come forward, making it perfect for a spring night.
MugiWhen I hear "wit," it sounds like some kind of "king of wheat" and feels powerful! But when you explain it, it sounds fluffy, refreshing, and gentle.
Hop BroThen there is VECTOR BREWING's Orange Field Hop Alien from Tokyo, a fruit IPA with aromas like orange peel and tropical notes. It has 7.5% ABV, yet it still goes down light, which is pretty clever.
MugiThat Hop Alien name already wins! "Light at 7.5%" sounds dangerously easy to drink, like it could launch you into space if you're not careful.
Hop BroThe last one is Minami Shinshu Beer's Hima Bitter. It's a bitter with a pleasant toasty character; not flashy, but it leaves a subtle lingering impression. It fits Marumugi, a place where you quietly choose and drink a beer, really well.
MugiYeah, this would make a quick stop for just one drink after work fun too, and beer tasting sounds great as well. Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, is making me want to stop by today.
Hop BroExactly. Taking your time with a large glass for 1,200 yen plus extra is nice, and trying a small one quickly is great too. Okay, talking about it has already made my throat start craving beer.
MugiSame here! Just the phrase "one beer on a spring night" is enough to sound amazing, and with a lineup like this, there's no choice but to go out for a drink!
Today's Lineup
The April 23 tap list at Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, features five beers centered on a light drinking experience. Prices are large 1,200 yen + extra / small 900 yen + extra, making this a lineup to savor slowly on a spring evening.
- 39 OTAMA SAISON / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) 5.0% +100 yen
A light, dry saison that you drink for its aroma.
- Mugi 4.5ro / Romantic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi) 4.5% +100 yen
A beer where lightness and a toasty character come forward.
- Wheat King Wit / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) 5.0%
A fruity, refreshing wit.
- Orange Field Hop Alien -CitrusHopInvader- / VECTOR BREWING (Tokyo) 7.5% +100 yen
A tropical fruit IPA with the aroma of orange peel. Bright citrus and hop aromas spread across the palate, and despite its 7.5% ABV, it is described as easy to drink.
- Hima Bitter / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) 4.0% +100 yen
A spring-friendly bitter with a toasty character.
Marumugi is a small beer bar on the second floor of the Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, and it opened in 2011. It is within walking distance of Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, and its appeal lies less in flashiness than in the quiet ability to choose a beer that fits your mood that day. This lineup is designed to appeal broadly, from people who want to enjoy hop aroma to those looking for a light, easy-drinking beer. It works whether you want just one drink after work or want to compare several.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's interesting picks are these five spring-friendly beers in Arakicho, Shinjuku. Marumugi's April 23 tap list has a really nice balance of lightness and aroma.
MugiWhat! Even though Marumugi is such a small place, they're serving five kinds? And all of them sound springlike and easy to drink!
Hop BroFirst is HOPDOG BREWING's 39 OTAMA SAISON from Akita. Saison is a style with a dry, crisp finish and an aroma-forward character, so much so that it was once enjoyed during breaks in farm work.
MugiBreaks in farm work suddenly make it sound romantic! But by "dry and crisp," do you mean it's dry? Like it'll make your throat parched?
Hop BroNo, no, it means the aftertaste is clean and refreshing. And Tochigi's Romantic Village Craft Brewery's Mugi 4.5ro has a nice lightness with a toasty note, so it's easy to drink gently.
MugiI see, so it's more of a "goes down easily" kind of beer than something heavy. Even the name is loose and playful; the character is already way too strong!
Hop BroAnd you can't skip Baird Brewing's Wheat King Wit from Shizuoka either. Wit is a Belgian-style beer that uses wheat, and its fruity brightness and refreshing quality really come forward, making it perfect for a spring night.
MugiWhen I hear "wit," it sounds like some kind of "king of wheat" and feels powerful! But when you explain it, it sounds fluffy, refreshing, and gentle.
Hop BroThen there is VECTOR BREWING's Orange Field Hop Alien from Tokyo, a fruit IPA with aromas like orange peel and tropical notes. It has 7.5% ABV, yet it still goes down light, which is pretty clever.
MugiThat Hop Alien name already wins! "Light at 7.5%" sounds dangerously easy to drink, like it could launch you into space if you're not careful.
Hop BroThe last one is Minami Shinshu Beer's Hima Bitter. It's a bitter with a pleasant toasty character; not flashy, but it leaves a subtle lingering impression. It fits Marumugi, a place where you quietly choose and drink a beer, really well.
MugiYeah, this would make a quick stop for just one drink after work fun too, and beer tasting sounds great as well. Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, is making me want to stop by today.
Hop BroExactly. Taking your time with a large glass for 1,200 yen plus extra is nice, and trying a small one quickly is great too. Okay, talking about it has already made my throat start craving beer.
MugiSame here! Just the phrase "one beer on a spring night" is enough to sound amazing, and with a lineup like this, there's no choice but to go out for a drink!
