Marumugi in Shinjuku posts a July 9 tap list of five Japanese craft beers
The small beer pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, published its July 9 beer lineup. The list features five beers from HOPDOG BREWING, FOREST BREWING, Yokohama Beer, Nutori Brewing, and Swan Lake Beer, served in large and small pours.
Hop BroTonight's July 9 tap list is a good one: Marumugi in Arakicho is pouring five beers from Akita all the way to Niigata.
MugiWait, Akita to Niigata in one lineup? My thirst just took a whole regional road trip!
Hop BroThe first standout is HOPDOG's Session IPA, only 3.5% but still clearly hop-forward, which makes it perfect for a hot day opener.
MugiHold on, Session IPA sounds like a beer for office meetings. What is that supposed to mean?
Hop BroBasically it's a long-drinking IPA: lower alcohol, solid aroma, and easy to keep enjoying without getting knocked over.
MugiOkay, then Yuhi no IPA from FOREST BREWING must be the bold one, right? Six percent, deep bitterness, and citrus with sunset drama!
Hop BroExactly, and Yokohama Beer's Seya Wheat Beer brings a softer side, with local wheat giving it a gentle, friendly ale character.
MugiBut wait, Hyakki no Kuro is a summer dark beer? I thought black beer had an exclusive winter contract.
Hop BroThat's the fun part: Hyakki no Kuro stays light at 4.0% with a hint of coffee, and Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale closes things out with toastiness and hops.
MugiAnd if there are two pour sizes, I can explore with a small and commit with a large. That strategy is dangerously good!
Hop BroIt's only three minutes from Yotsuya-sanchome, so on a summer night this is the kind of lineup you want to enjoy at the right temperature while chasing the aromas.
MugiThen it's settled, we're doing Marumugi tonight and I already want to start with the Session IPA and land on the amber.
Marumugi is a small beer pub on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku. It is about a three-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station and has been operating since its opening on January 15, 2011.
July 9 tap list
- Session IPA / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) 3.5% +100 yen
Light on the palate, but with a distinctly present hop character.
- Yuhi no IPA / FOREST BREWING (Miyagi) 6.0% +100 yen
A satisfying IPA with deep bitterness and citrus aroma.
- Seya no Komugi Beer / Yokohama Beer (Kanagawa) 5.5% +100 yen
A gentle ale with the soft aroma of Yokohama-grown wheat.
- Hyakki no Kuro / Nutori Brewing (Saitama) 4.0% +100 yen
A summer-friendly dark beer with a hint of coffee aroma.
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata) 5.5% +100 yen
A mellow amber beer with a balance of toasted malt and hops.
Prices are listed as 1,200 yen+ for large pours and 900 yen+ for small pours. The lineup covers a wide range of styles, from a light session IPA to a bitter IPA, a wheat ale, a dark beer, and an amber ale, making it easy to compare each beer's character. The shop also notes that Tuesdays and public holidays are closed starting December 5, 2024. For summer drinking, the owner recommends taking time with each beer at the right serving temperature to enjoy the aroma.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTonight's July 9 tap list is a good one: Marumugi in Arakicho is pouring five beers from Akita all the way to Niigata.
MugiWait, Akita to Niigata in one lineup? My thirst just took a whole regional road trip!
Hop BroThe first standout is HOPDOG's Session IPA, only 3.5% but still clearly hop-forward, which makes it perfect for a hot day opener.
MugiHold on, Session IPA sounds like a beer for office meetings. What is that supposed to mean?
Hop BroBasically it's a long-drinking IPA: lower alcohol, solid aroma, and easy to keep enjoying without getting knocked over.
MugiOkay, then Yuhi no IPA from FOREST BREWING must be the bold one, right? Six percent, deep bitterness, and citrus with sunset drama!
Hop BroExactly, and Yokohama Beer's Seya Wheat Beer brings a softer side, with local wheat giving it a gentle, friendly ale character.
MugiBut wait, Hyakki no Kuro is a summer dark beer? I thought black beer had an exclusive winter contract.
Hop BroThat's the fun part: Hyakki no Kuro stays light at 4.0% with a hint of coffee, and Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale closes things out with toastiness and hops.
MugiAnd if there are two pour sizes, I can explore with a small and commit with a large. That strategy is dangerously good!
Hop BroIt's only three minutes from Yotsuya-sanchome, so on a summer night this is the kind of lineup you want to enjoy at the right temperature while chasing the aromas.
MugiThen it's settled, we're doing Marumugi tonight and I already want to start with the Session IPA and land on the amber.
