Marumugi Craft Beer Bar to Pour Five Kegs Including Minami Shinshu Beer and Ushitora Brewery on May 20
The beer pub "Craft Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has published its tap list for May 20. The lineup includes five beers from Minami Shinshu Beer, Ushitora Brewery, Ise Kadoya Brewery, and Baird Brewing, with light, early-summer-friendly IPAs and golden ales on offer.
Hop BroToday at Craft Beer Bar Marumugi, five solid kegs are lined up. In Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, it's exciting to see Minami Shinshu Beer, Ushitora Brewery, Ise Kadoya Brewery, and even Baird Brewing all represented.
MugiWait, five kinds? And all of that in Shinjuku? The moment I walk in, I feel like my indecisiveness is going to start working overtime!
Hop BroAnd because the sizes are Large 1,200 yen+α or Small 900 yen+α, it’s easy to try the ones that catch your eye little by little. It’s a small beer pub, but the balance between classics and distinctive picks is very much Marumugi’s style.
MugiI see, but what exactly is a session beer? It sounds light just from the name, but if I drink it, I’m worried I’ll suddenly start an English conversation lesson!
Hop BroGood question. For example, Minami Shinshu Beer’s SPRING SESSION is gentle and fruity like spring haze, and its 4.0% strength gives it a light, easygoing charm. You can drink it for a long time, so it’s perfect as a first glass.
MugiOhhh! Then maybe I’d be okay with that too. And Mugi no Manimani has such a cute name, plus it’s from Ise Kadoya Brewery, which makes me curious! If it has toasted character, it might make my stomach growl like bread!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the selling point: it’s the kind of beer that goes down easily while balancing toasted notes and crispness. Ushitora Brewery’s Ushitora Man Dynami IPA is a West Coast IPA too, bringing aromas like pineapple and melon, along with a clean finish.
MugiWest Coast sounds like a sea breeze is coming in! But a beer that smells like pineapple and still has smart bitterness is such a strong contrast! It feels like, ‘looks tough, but well-mannered on the inside’!
Hop BroExactly, that’s the fun of hops. Baird Brewing’s Fruitful Life is an IPA with citrus character front and center, and Minami Shinshu Beer’s Komagatake Ale is a golden ale that stays refreshing even at 7.0%, making it perfect for early summer.
MugiWow, this lineup is packed with early-summer-perfect beers! If it’s walkable from Yotsuya-Sanchome, it’s easy to get to, and if Tuesdays and public holidays are regular closing days, it’s easy to plan around too. Now I’m already in the mood to raise a glass at Marumugi!
May 20 Lineup
"Craft Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has released today’s craft beer lineup for May 20. Serving sizes are Large 1,200 yen+α / Small 900 yen+α, with five draft beers on tap. True to its identity as a small beer bar, the selection balances familiar styles with distinctive choices.
Beers on Tap
- SPRING SESSION / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) 4.0%
- A gentle, fruity session beer like spring haze.
- Ushitora Man Dynami IPA / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi) 6.5%
- Strong aroma, smart bitterness. The article introduces it as a West Coast IPA, describing aromas reminiscent of pineapple and melon, along with a clean finish.
- Mugi no Manimani / Ise Kadoya Brewery (Mie) 5.0%
- An easy-drinking beer that balances toasted notes and crispness.
- Fruitful Life Citrus IPA / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) 7.0%
- An IPA that puts citrus character front and center.
- Komagatake Ale / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) 7.0%
- A golden ale suited to early summer, combining refreshment with satisfying body.
Marumugi is a beer pub on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, within walking distance of Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. Opened in 2011, it is a small shop that suits days when you want to linger over a glass. According to the shop information, Tuesdays and public holidays are regular closing days.
The taps for the day range from light session beers to hop-forward IPAs and well-balanced ales. It is a lineup that makes it easy to choose a first drink to match your mood.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday at Craft Beer Bar Marumugi, five solid kegs are lined up. In Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, it's exciting to see Minami Shinshu Beer, Ushitora Brewery, Ise Kadoya Brewery, and even Baird Brewing all represented.
MugiWait, five kinds? And all of that in Shinjuku? The moment I walk in, I feel like my indecisiveness is going to start working overtime!
Hop BroAnd because the sizes are Large 1,200 yen+α or Small 900 yen+α, it’s easy to try the ones that catch your eye little by little. It’s a small beer pub, but the balance between classics and distinctive picks is very much Marumugi’s style.
MugiI see, but what exactly is a session beer? It sounds light just from the name, but if I drink it, I’m worried I’ll suddenly start an English conversation lesson!
Hop BroGood question. For example, Minami Shinshu Beer’s SPRING SESSION is gentle and fruity like spring haze, and its 4.0% strength gives it a light, easygoing charm. You can drink it for a long time, so it’s perfect as a first glass.
MugiOhhh! Then maybe I’d be okay with that too. And Mugi no Manimani has such a cute name, plus it’s from Ise Kadoya Brewery, which makes me curious! If it has toasted character, it might make my stomach growl like bread!
Hop BroThat’s exactly the selling point: it’s the kind of beer that goes down easily while balancing toasted notes and crispness. Ushitora Brewery’s Ushitora Man Dynami IPA is a West Coast IPA too, bringing aromas like pineapple and melon, along with a clean finish.
MugiWest Coast sounds like a sea breeze is coming in! But a beer that smells like pineapple and still has smart bitterness is such a strong contrast! It feels like, ‘looks tough, but well-mannered on the inside’!
Hop BroExactly, that’s the fun of hops. Baird Brewing’s Fruitful Life is an IPA with citrus character front and center, and Minami Shinshu Beer’s Komagatake Ale is a golden ale that stays refreshing even at 7.0%, making it perfect for early summer.
MugiWow, this lineup is packed with early-summer-perfect beers! If it’s walkable from Yotsuya-Sanchome, it’s easy to get to, and if Tuesdays and public holidays are regular closing days, it’s easy to plan around too. Now I’m already in the mood to raise a glass at Marumugi!