Today’s Tap List in Shinjuku: Marumugi Lines Up Five Beers, Including Repubrew’s "Hon Nama"
The beer pub "Jibeer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has unveiled today’s beer menu for May 30. Five distinct brews are on tap, including Repubrew’s "Hon Nama" and Baird Brewing’s "Suruga Bay Imperial IPA."
Hop BroThe today’s tap list in Arakicho, Shinjuku is interesting. At Jibeer Bar Marumugi, five beers are lined up, from Repubrew’s Hon Nama to Baird’s Suruga Bay Imperial IPA.
MugiWhoa, five rotating beers? With that many, I’d freeze up trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroThe easiest first pour is Hon Nama at 5.5%, which is a more standard entry point. It feels just right for a relaxed drink in Arakicho.
MugiWhat? But an Imperial IPA sounds way too strong just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the main event, and it delivers citrus and resin aromas, strong bitterness, and a rich, full-bodied finish. Baird Brewing’s Suruga Bay Imperial IPA is the kind of beer hop lovers grin at.
MugiEek, there was that description "drinkable citrus," right? Does Shiranui Ale taste like mandarin oranges?
Hop BroExactly. Shima Brewing’s Shiranui Ale is a beer with an obvious citrus character. And Y.MARKET’s Over Drive Pale Ale has a softly warped personality that lets your mood play a little.
MugiHuh, so it’s good for comparing styles! If Kyara-Kyara- is on the list too, I might want to finish with a lager that has aroma and depth.
Hop BroExactly. COEDO’s lager with aroma and depth is the one that settles in nicely at the end. The fun of comparing beers little by little in a small shop is Marumugi’s real appeal.
MugiNow I totally want to have a drink in Arakicho! I’ll just watch out for the Tuesday and holiday closure, plus the June 7 and 8 shutdown, and head out after June 10!
The beer pub "Jibeer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has unveiled today’s beer menu for May 30. True to the shop’s style, where you can enjoy a daily-changing selection of craft beer in a small interior, this day’s lineup features five brews, ranging from a more standard-leaning option to hop-forward IPA and citrusy ales.
Today’s Lineup
- Hon Nama / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 5.5% Large ¥1,200+ / Small ¥900+
- Suruga Bay Imperial IPA / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) 8.5% +¥100
- Shiranui Ale / Shima Brewing (Mie) 5.0% +¥100
- Over Drive Pale Ale / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi) 5.5% +¥100
- Kyara-Kyara- / COEDO (Saitama) 5.5%
Among them, "Suruga Bay Imperial IPA" is presented as a beer with aromas evoking citrus and resin, strong bitterness, and a full-bodied drinking experience. From "Hon Nama," an easy first pour, to "Shiranui Ale," like citrus you can drink, to "Over Drive Pale Ale," with a softly warped character, and the lager "Kyara-Kyara-" with both aroma and depth, it is a lineup that makes it easy to choose according to your mood.
One of Marumugi’s charms is the ability to compare beers with different styles little by little while drinking in the alleyways of Arakicho. It seems like a daily menu that craft beer fans will want to check out, especially on days when they want to carefully savor each glass rather than seek flashiness.
The shop also notes that it is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, and announces that it will be closed on June 7 and 8 due to the owner’s schedule, with June 9 also being a regular closing day, and normal business resuming on June 10.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe today’s tap list in Arakicho, Shinjuku is interesting. At Jibeer Bar Marumugi, five beers are lined up, from Repubrew’s Hon Nama to Baird’s Suruga Bay Imperial IPA.
MugiWhoa, five rotating beers? With that many, I’d freeze up trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroThe easiest first pour is Hon Nama at 5.5%, which is a more standard entry point. It feels just right for a relaxed drink in Arakicho.
MugiWhat? But an Imperial IPA sounds way too strong just from the name!
Hop BroThat’s the main event, and it delivers citrus and resin aromas, strong bitterness, and a rich, full-bodied finish. Baird Brewing’s Suruga Bay Imperial IPA is the kind of beer hop lovers grin at.
MugiEek, there was that description "drinkable citrus," right? Does Shiranui Ale taste like mandarin oranges?
Hop BroExactly. Shima Brewing’s Shiranui Ale is a beer with an obvious citrus character. And Y.MARKET’s Over Drive Pale Ale has a softly warped personality that lets your mood play a little.
MugiHuh, so it’s good for comparing styles! If Kyara-Kyara- is on the list too, I might want to finish with a lager that has aroma and depth.
Hop BroExactly. COEDO’s lager with aroma and depth is the one that settles in nicely at the end. The fun of comparing beers little by little in a small shop is Marumugi’s real appeal.
MugiNow I totally want to have a drink in Arakicho! I’ll just watch out for the Tuesday and holiday closure, plus the June 7 and 8 shutdown, and head out after June 10!
