Five Beers Tapped at Shinjuku's Local Beer Bar Marumugi: Today's Lineup for April 2
The beer pub "Jibiru Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has released its craft beer lineup for April 2. The selection spans a wide range of flavors, from a dark beer by Y.MARKET BREWING to a bitter from Minoh Beer, an IPA from Ushitora Brewery, and a fruit beer from Minami Shinshu Beer.
Hop BroToday at Jibiru Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, the April 2 draft lineup is on tap. They’ve got everything from dark beers to fruit beers, so it’s a great lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWait, five beers on tap? That’s a lot, isn’t it!? And the flavor directions are all over the place, so it already sounds fun before you even choose!
Hop BroThe first one that catches the eye is Y.MARKET BREWING's Decorian. At 7.0%, it brings a citrus note floating through dark depth, and the blend of roast and peel-like character sounds really appealing.
MugiWhat is that, a beer like an orangette!? You mean that chocolate-candy kind of vibe comes in liquid form?!
Hop BroExactly. In simple terms, think of the toasty aroma of roasted malt layered with citrus nuances. It’s the kind of dark beer that wins you over not just with bitterness, but with aroma too.
MugiOhh! Then Minoh Beer's MUGICHA BITTER sounds interesting too. At 4.5%, maybe it has a gentleness that pairs well with food?
Hop BroExactly. Including Moji Port Retro Beer's pale ale, there’s a gentle bitter option here, so it works well as a first drink too. The malt richness and caramel aroma, topped with a mellow bitterness, is what makes it good.
MugiUshitora Brewery's Favorite IPA is here too! At 6.0%, and the description literally says, “Drink this bitter IPA gulp after gulp,” so it’s all momentum!
Hop BroIPA is the category here where you enjoy the shape of the hops. Both aroma and bitterness are clear, so it sharpens your palate, and it has plenty of body too.
MugiAnd to top it off, there’s even Minami Shinshu Beer's Kogyoku Ver.? Ending with apple tartness makes me want to try all the dark, bitter, and IPA beers too!
Hop BroAnd it’s within walking distance of Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, so it’s strong whether you just want one drink after work or want to really compare beers at a relaxed pace. Today, I have the feeling that even if you go in planning on just one drink, you might not make it home.
At the small beer pub "Jibiru Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku, the draft lineup for April 2 was announced. Prices are 1,200 yen+ and 900 yen+ for small. From a pale ale that pairs well with food, to a firmly bitter IPA, to a fruit beer with a crisp apple tartness, the lineup lets drinkers choose according to their mood.
The standout beer of the day is Y.MARKET BREWING's "Decorian" from Aichi. At 7.0%, its description says, "Citrus on black, like an orangette," making it easy to imagine a combination of roasted depth and citrus character. Minoh Beer's "MUGICHA BITTER" from Osaka is 4.5% and is a gentle bitter that puts its toasty aroma front and center. Moji Port Retro Beer's "Pale Ale" from Fukuoka is 5.5% and is introduced as an English Pale Ale with malt richness, caramel toastiness, and a soft bitterness.
If you're looking for hop character, Ushitora Brewery's "Favorite IPA" from Tochigi is available at 6.0%. The description simply says, "Drink this bitter IPA gulp after gulp," signaling a satisfyingly substantial glass. Also on offer is Minami Shinshu Beer's "Apple Hop Kogyoku Ver." from Nagano at 6.5%, a refreshing apple fruit beer with the sharp tartness of Kogyoku apples. With dark styles, bitters, classic ales, IPA, and fruit beer all on tap, even a small group can easily build a tasting lineup.
Note that Marumugi has been closed on Tuesdays and public holidays since December 5, 2024. As a beer bar within walking distance of Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, it works equally well for a single drink after work or for taking your time comparing several beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday at Jibiru Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, the April 2 draft lineup is on tap. They’ve got everything from dark beers to fruit beers, so it’s a great lineup for tasting side by side.
MugiWait, five beers on tap? That’s a lot, isn’t it!? And the flavor directions are all over the place, so it already sounds fun before you even choose!
Hop BroThe first one that catches the eye is Y.MARKET BREWING's Decorian. At 7.0%, it brings a citrus note floating through dark depth, and the blend of roast and peel-like character sounds really appealing.
MugiWhat is that, a beer like an orangette!? You mean that chocolate-candy kind of vibe comes in liquid form?!
Hop BroExactly. In simple terms, think of the toasty aroma of roasted malt layered with citrus nuances. It’s the kind of dark beer that wins you over not just with bitterness, but with aroma too.
MugiOhh! Then Minoh Beer's MUGICHA BITTER sounds interesting too. At 4.5%, maybe it has a gentleness that pairs well with food?
Hop BroExactly. Including Moji Port Retro Beer's pale ale, there’s a gentle bitter option here, so it works well as a first drink too. The malt richness and caramel aroma, topped with a mellow bitterness, is what makes it good.
MugiUshitora Brewery's Favorite IPA is here too! At 6.0%, and the description literally says, “Drink this bitter IPA gulp after gulp,” so it’s all momentum!
Hop BroIPA is the category here where you enjoy the shape of the hops. Both aroma and bitterness are clear, so it sharpens your palate, and it has plenty of body too.
MugiAnd to top it off, there’s even Minami Shinshu Beer's Kogyoku Ver.? Ending with apple tartness makes me want to try all the dark, bitter, and IPA beers too!
Hop BroAnd it’s within walking distance of Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, so it’s strong whether you just want one drink after work or want to really compare beers at a relaxed pace. Today, I have the feeling that even if you go in planning on just one drink, you might not make it home.