Marumugi in Shinjuku Lists Five Craft Beers for June 19
Beer pub Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Tokyo's Arakicho district published its June 19 tap lineup. The list features five beers from Y.MARKET Brewing, Shiga Kogen, Minoh, Baird Brewing, and VECTOR BEER, spanning IPA, wheat beer, fruit ale, and porter.
Hop BroToday’s talk is Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku. Their June 19 tap list has five beers, including Y.MARKET and Shiga Kogen, so it’s a strong lineup.
MugiWhat! Just seeing the today's beer menu makes me want to clock out early and head there already!
Hop BroThe lineup really works. Y.MARKET BREWING’s 12 DA CAPO is 4.5%, and it sounds like the kind of beer that sneaks up on you and makes you order another.
MugiWait, Da Capo? That sounds like music class. Does it basically mean “start again,” like... one more round? That feels dangerous!
Hop BroExactly, it gives that “back to the beginning for another sip” vibe. Then Shiga Kogen Beer’s Sono Jyu / NO.10 IPA is 7.5%, but still described as strong and lively.
MugiLively at 7.5%? That’s a dangerous IPA in the funniest possible way. I thought IPA just meant bitter beer.
Hop BroNot just bitter. IPA is also about hop aroma. Minoh Beer’s Hoppy Weizen brings soft wheat character with bright fruity notes, so it’s expressive without being heavy.
MugiOhhh, so Weizen means a wheat beer that feels softer and fruitier? That actually sounds super approachable for me.
Hop BroAnd there’s more: Baird’s Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale brings crisp citrus, while VECTOR BEER’s Third Wave Porter is described as dark but refreshing. That range is built for side-by-side tasting.
MugiThat settles it. I want the mikan ale and the weizen, and you can take the IPA and porter. Starting at 900 yen plus alpha for a small pour, I’d absolutely go tonight.
June 19 Tap List
Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, announced its beer menu for June 19. The pricing is listed at JPY 1,200+ for a large pour and JPY 900+ for a small pour, with five beers from breweries across Japan on tap.
The lineup includes 12 DA CAPO from Y.MARKET BREWING (4.5%), 其の十 / NO.10 IPA from Shiga Kogen Beer (7.5%), Hoppy Weizen from Minoh Beer (5.0%), Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale from Baird Brewing (5.0%), and Third Wave Porter from VECTOR BEER (4.0%). The selection covers a wide range of styles, from hop-forward IPA to wheat beer, citrusy ale, and a dark porter.
Marumugi adds short tasting notes for each beer. The Y.MARKET beer is described as something that invites another pour, while the Shiga Kogen IPA is presented as a strong but lively IPA. The Minoh Weizen is framed as aromatic and bright, the Baird ale as refreshing and tangerine-like, and the VECTOR porter as dark yet crisp.
Marumugi is a small beer bar on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku, a short walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station. It operates from 6:00 p.m. to midnight and is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays. The rooming is that of a compact beer pub, suited to slow tasting sessions and casual after-work visits.
For beer drinkers, the appeal here is variety: a hop-driven IPA, a fragrant weizen, a citrus ale for early summer, and a porter that keeps the lineup grounded. It is a practical snapshot of what a neighborhood craft beer pub can pour on a mid-June night.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s talk is Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku. Their June 19 tap list has five beers, including Y.MARKET and Shiga Kogen, so it’s a strong lineup.
MugiWhat! Just seeing the today's beer menu makes me want to clock out early and head there already!
Hop BroThe lineup really works. Y.MARKET BREWING’s 12 DA CAPO is 4.5%, and it sounds like the kind of beer that sneaks up on you and makes you order another.
MugiWait, Da Capo? That sounds like music class. Does it basically mean “start again,” like... one more round? That feels dangerous!
Hop BroExactly, it gives that “back to the beginning for another sip” vibe. Then Shiga Kogen Beer’s Sono Jyu / NO.10 IPA is 7.5%, but still described as strong and lively.
MugiLively at 7.5%? That’s a dangerous IPA in the funniest possible way. I thought IPA just meant bitter beer.
Hop BroNot just bitter. IPA is also about hop aroma. Minoh Beer’s Hoppy Weizen brings soft wheat character with bright fruity notes, so it’s expressive without being heavy.
MugiOhhh, so Weizen means a wheat beer that feels softer and fruitier? That actually sounds super approachable for me.
Hop BroAnd there’s more: Baird’s Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale brings crisp citrus, while VECTOR BEER’s Third Wave Porter is described as dark but refreshing. That range is built for side-by-side tasting.
MugiThat settles it. I want the mikan ale and the weizen, and you can take the IPA and porter. Starting at 900 yen plus alpha for a small pour, I’d absolutely go tonight.
