Marumugi in Shinjuku serves five craft beers on July 12
Marumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, posted its July 12 tap list. The lineup spans five breweries from Akita to Niigata, with a session IPA, an American IPA, a German lager, a dark beer, and an amber ale.
Hop BroToday's topic is Jibiiru Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku. Their July 12 tap list has five beers and basically no weak spots.
MugiWait, five craft beers in one lineup? IPA, lager, dark, amber... my mood is being forced to make adult decisions!
Hop BroYep. Akita's HOPDOG BREWING brought Session IPA, just 3.5% ABV, light on the palate but still properly hoppy.
MugiOkay but Session IPA means what exactly? It sounds like a beer you drink during a meeting, and that feels dangerous!
Hop BroPretty much low ABV, easy-drinking IPA. You keep the hop character without making it too heavy.
MugiThat sounds like the gateway beer. But then what makes Lush Hop IPA different?
Hop BroIsekadoya Beer's Lush Hop IPA is 6.0% and throws bright citrus aroma right at you. Classic American IPA, just with the volume turned up.
MugiSo even the two IPAs have different personalities! And Ritsunosuke Monogatari Bakushu is a German lager? That name sounds like a historical drama.
Hop BroExactly, and Romantic Village Craft Brewery uses Tochigi barley, so you get harvest-like grain depth with that clean lager snap.
MugiHold on, there's also a dark beer and an amber? Hyakki no Kuro and Amber Swan Ale in the same lineup is just unfair!
Hop BroNutori Brewing's Hyakki no Kuro brings coffee-like aroma in a summer-friendly dark beer, while Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale layers toastiness with crisp hop definition.
MugiAnd the pricing is mostly large 1,200 yen or small 900 yen with just plus 100 yen on these taps, plus they even remind people about Tuesday and holiday closures and health checkups!
Hop BroThat's the charm of that backstreet pub feel in Arakicho. It isn't showy, it just lets each pint speak for itself.
MugiNow I want the full route already. First glass tonight starts light, then I finish on something roasty and rich!
Today's lineup
Marumugi, a small beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, shared its beer menu for July 12. The base pricing is JPY 1,200+tax for a large pour and JPY 900+tax for a small pour, with each featured beer listed at an additional JPY 100.
- Session IPA / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) 3.5% + JPY 100
Light on the palate, but with clearly defined hop character.
- Lush Hop IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) 6.0% + JPY 100
A bright, citrus-driven American IPA with a polished profile.
- Ritsunosuke Monogatari - Bakushu - / Romanchic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi) 6.4% + JPY 100
A German lager made with Tochigi barley, offering a fuller grain expression.
- Hyakki no Kuro / NUTTY Brewing (Saitama) 4.0% + JPY 100
A summer-friendly dark beer with coffee-like aroma.
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata) 5.5% + JPY 100
An amber ale where toasted malt and hops meet in balance.
The list covers a wide range of styles, from hop-forward IPA to lager, dark beer, and amber ale. That makes the bar a straightforward choice for drinkers who want to compare different expressions of Japanese craft beer in one visit, especially in the more intimate setting of a neighborhood beer pub.
The post also repeats Marumugi's notice that Tuesdays and public holidays have been regular closing days since December 5, 2024. It closes with a note tied to Japan's "medical checkup day," reflecting the shop's reminder that staying healthy helps keep beer enjoyable for the long run.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Jibiiru Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku. Their July 12 tap list has five beers and basically no weak spots.
MugiWait, five craft beers in one lineup? IPA, lager, dark, amber... my mood is being forced to make adult decisions!
Hop BroYep. Akita's HOPDOG BREWING brought Session IPA, just 3.5% ABV, light on the palate but still properly hoppy.
MugiOkay but Session IPA means what exactly? It sounds like a beer you drink during a meeting, and that feels dangerous!
Hop BroPretty much low ABV, easy-drinking IPA. You keep the hop character without making it too heavy.
MugiThat sounds like the gateway beer. But then what makes Lush Hop IPA different?
Hop BroIsekadoya Beer's Lush Hop IPA is 6.0% and throws bright citrus aroma right at you. Classic American IPA, just with the volume turned up.
MugiSo even the two IPAs have different personalities! And Ritsunosuke Monogatari Bakushu is a German lager? That name sounds like a historical drama.
Hop BroExactly, and Romantic Village Craft Brewery uses Tochigi barley, so you get harvest-like grain depth with that clean lager snap.
MugiHold on, there's also a dark beer and an amber? Hyakki no Kuro and Amber Swan Ale in the same lineup is just unfair!
Hop BroNutori Brewing's Hyakki no Kuro brings coffee-like aroma in a summer-friendly dark beer, while Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale layers toastiness with crisp hop definition.
MugiAnd the pricing is mostly large 1,200 yen or small 900 yen with just plus 100 yen on these taps, plus they even remind people about Tuesday and holiday closures and health checkups!
Hop BroThat's the charm of that backstreet pub feel in Arakicho. It isn't showy, it just lets each pint speak for itself.
MugiNow I want the full route already. First glass tonight starts light, then I finish on something roasty and rich!
