Marumugi posts July 16 craft beer lineup with five taps
Marumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, updated its July 16 tap list with five Japanese craft beers. The lineup spans session IPA, American IPA, German-style lager, brown ale, and red IPA, featuring beers from Shiga Kogen, Ise Kadoya, Romantic Village, and OGA BREWING.
Hop BroToday’s five taps at Marumugi are a seriously good lineup. For July 16, they’ve got Shiga Kogen Beer, Isekadoya Brewery, Romantic Village Craft Brewery, and OGA BREWING all in one spread.
MugiWhat! A cross-country brewery lineup in one bar? That sounds like a field trip for my taste buds.
Hop BroFirst up, Shiga Kogen Beer’s Africa Pale Ale is a Session IPA. It drinks light, but the hop aroma and bitterness still show up properly.
MugiWait, Session IPA sounds intense though. Is this one of those tough-sounding beers that’s actually super approachable?
Hop BroExactly, it’s basically an easy-drinking IPA build. Lower alcohol, less palate fatigue, but still bright and hoppy enough to keep things interesting.
MugiOhhh! Then what about Lush Hop IPA from Isekadoya? The name alone sounds like citrus just kicked the door open.
Hop BroThat one’s a classic American IPA with full-on citrus aroma, but the finish stays clean. And Isekadoya’s Brown Ale goes the other way, with a calm, toasty depth for a slower night.
MugiHold on, toasty malt? Are you telling me a beer can smell like the best part of walking past a bakery?
Hop BroPretty much, that’s the sweet roasted grain note talking. Then Romantic Village’s Ritsunosuke Monogatari Bakushu is a German lager built around Tochigi barley, while OGA BREWING’s Akapost IPA is a Red IPA with a nostalgic, sunset-like toastiness.
MugiAnd it’s in Arakicho, with three minutes from Yotsuya-Sanchome? That’s dangerously convenient for an after-work detour.
Hop BroA tiny second-floor beer pub is basically the perfect side quest. Start crisp with Africa Pale Ale or settle into the Brown Ale and pretend you made a wise life choice.
MugiNo more talking, I’ve officially picked my first pour. I’m going for Lush Hop IPA, you’re taking Akapost IPA, and we’re heading straight to Marumugi.
Today's lineup
Marumugi, a small beer pub on the second floor in Arakicho, Shinjuku, updated its tap list for July 16. The board starts from large pours at JPY 1,200 plus tax and small pours at JPY 900 plus tax, and this time it features five beers from breweries across Japan.
- Africa Pale Ale / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)
A session IPA with a light body and a solid hop presence. The detailed note highlights bright hop aroma and a bitterness that invites another sip.
- Lush Hop IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie)
A citrus-forward American IPA with classic hop character and a clean, modern finish.
- Ritsunosuke Monogatari: Bakushu / Romantic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi)
A German-style lager brewed with Tochigi barley. It leans toward a rounded malt profile and should pair well with food.
- Brown Ale / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie)
Built around toasted malt and restrained bitterness, this is the kind of beer that works well when you want depth rather than flash.
- Aka Post IPA / OGA BREWING (Tokyo)
A red IPA with a sunset-like color and a nostalgic, toasty impression.
The detailed section also describes Africa Pale Ale as a Session IPA and Aka Post IPA as a Red IPA, both positioned as balanced beers that keep hop aroma and drinkability in view.
Marumugi has been open since January 15, 2011, and is a short walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. The shop also notes that Tuesdays and public holidays are closed, making it an easy stop for a quiet pint after work.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s five taps at Marumugi are a seriously good lineup. For July 16, they’ve got Shiga Kogen Beer, Isekadoya Brewery, Romantic Village Craft Brewery, and OGA BREWING all in one spread.
MugiWhat! A cross-country brewery lineup in one bar? That sounds like a field trip for my taste buds.
Hop BroFirst up, Shiga Kogen Beer’s Africa Pale Ale is a Session IPA. It drinks light, but the hop aroma and bitterness still show up properly.
MugiWait, Session IPA sounds intense though. Is this one of those tough-sounding beers that’s actually super approachable?
Hop BroExactly, it’s basically an easy-drinking IPA build. Lower alcohol, less palate fatigue, but still bright and hoppy enough to keep things interesting.
MugiOhhh! Then what about Lush Hop IPA from Isekadoya? The name alone sounds like citrus just kicked the door open.
Hop BroThat one’s a classic American IPA with full-on citrus aroma, but the finish stays clean. And Isekadoya’s Brown Ale goes the other way, with a calm, toasty depth for a slower night.
MugiHold on, toasty malt? Are you telling me a beer can smell like the best part of walking past a bakery?
Hop BroPretty much, that’s the sweet roasted grain note talking. Then Romantic Village’s Ritsunosuke Monogatari Bakushu is a German lager built around Tochigi barley, while OGA BREWING’s Akapost IPA is a Red IPA with a nostalgic, sunset-like toastiness.
MugiAnd it’s in Arakicho, with three minutes from Yotsuya-Sanchome? That’s dangerously convenient for an after-work detour.
Hop BroA tiny second-floor beer pub is basically the perfect side quest. Start crisp with Africa Pale Ale or settle into the Brown Ale and pretend you made a wise life choice.
MugiNo more talking, I’ve officially picked my first pour. I’m going for Lush Hop IPA, you’re taking Akapost IPA, and we’re heading straight to Marumugi.
