Marumugi in Shinjuku unveils five beers in its August 9 tap lineup
Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has published its August 9 tap lineup. Priced at JPY 1,200+ for a large and JPY 900+ for a small, the list spans a lager, a fruit beer, a session hazy IPA, an altbier, and a West Coast IPA.
Hop BroArakicho is looking dangerous in the best way. Jibiiru Bar Marumugi just put up a five-tap lineup for August 9, running from lager to West Coast IPA.
MugiWhat! In Shinjuku? And with Baseball Day in the post, that is basically a command to drink through the late-game innings.
Hop BroExactly. Large is 1,200 yen plus alpha, small is 900 yen plus alpha, and the spread is built for easy side-by-side tasting.
MugiBut hold on, Session Hazy IPA sounds like three beer buzzwords stacked in a trench coat!
Hop BroPretty much. Session means lower-strength and easier to keep drinking, Hazy means softer texture. Miyazaki Hideji Beer adds fresh-squeezed lemon so it lands bright and super refreshing.
MugiOkay, then what about Minamishinshu Beer’s Apple Hop one? The second you say apple, my brain starts calling it dessert.
Hop BroThe Shinano Gold version gives you fruit aroma but still finishes clean. I'd open with Isekadoya Beer’s Yorimichi no Lager and build outward from there.
MugiThat is such a veteran drinking route. So Ushitora Brewery’s West Coast IPA is the one that comes in all sharp elbows and swagger?
Hop BroThat is a fair image, yeah. HOP SNIPEER IPA pushes three-hop character right to the front, with crisp aroma and a clearly defined bitterness.
MugiThen maybe I slot Yokohama Beer’s Altbier in the middle so the toasty malt can calm me down before the hop ambush.
Hop BroExactly. Alt works like a soft landing with gentle richness. Also, Marumugi is closed Tuesdays and holidays, so this is the kind of lineup you catch on the right day and settle into.
MugiSold. I want to hit Marumugi and drink all five. Lemon first, apple second, and then I guess I survive your lecture after that!
August 9 tap lineup
Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, released its beer menu for August 9. The post also mentions Baseball Day, giving the lineup a distinctly summer-evening feel. Pricing is JPY 1,200+ for large / JPY 900+ for small.
- Yorimichi no Lager / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) 4.5% +100 yen
A light lager that makes you want to take one more detour. An easy fit for food pairing.
- Apple Hop Shinano Gold Ver. / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) 6.5%
A fruit beer with the aroma of Shinano Gold apples. It sounds juicy without losing a clean finish.
- Nichinan Lemon Fresh-Squeezed Session Hazy IPA / Hideji Beer (Miyazaki) 4.5% +100 yen
A Session Hazy IPA built around freshly squeezed lemon. Bright, refreshing, and suited to warm weather.
- Alt / Yokohama Beer (Kanagawa) 5.5%
A traditional altbier with toasted malt character and gentle depth. A calmer choice in the lineup.
- HOP SNIPEER IPA / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi) 6.5% +100 yen
A West Coast IPA centered on three hop varieties. For drinkers who want sharper hop aroma and bitterness.
Marumugi has been closed on Tuesdays and public holidays since December 5, 2024. For anyone looking to explore a range from lager to hop-forward IPA in Arakicho, this is a balanced and practical lineup.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroArakicho is looking dangerous in the best way. Jibiiru Bar Marumugi just put up a five-tap lineup for August 9, running from lager to West Coast IPA.
MugiWhat! In Shinjuku? And with Baseball Day in the post, that is basically a command to drink through the late-game innings.
Hop BroExactly. Large is 1,200 yen plus alpha, small is 900 yen plus alpha, and the spread is built for easy side-by-side tasting.
MugiBut hold on, Session Hazy IPA sounds like three beer buzzwords stacked in a trench coat!
Hop BroPretty much. Session means lower-strength and easier to keep drinking, Hazy means softer texture. Miyazaki Hideji Beer adds fresh-squeezed lemon so it lands bright and super refreshing.
MugiOkay, then what about Minamishinshu Beer’s Apple Hop one? The second you say apple, my brain starts calling it dessert.
Hop BroThe Shinano Gold version gives you fruit aroma but still finishes clean. I'd open with Isekadoya Beer’s Yorimichi no Lager and build outward from there.
MugiThat is such a veteran drinking route. So Ushitora Brewery’s West Coast IPA is the one that comes in all sharp elbows and swagger?
Hop BroThat is a fair image, yeah. HOP SNIPEER IPA pushes three-hop character right to the front, with crisp aroma and a clearly defined bitterness.
MugiThen maybe I slot Yokohama Beer’s Altbier in the middle so the toasty malt can calm me down before the hop ambush.
Hop BroExactly. Alt works like a soft landing with gentle richness. Also, Marumugi is closed Tuesdays and holidays, so this is the kind of lineup you catch on the right day and settle into.
MugiSold. I want to hit Marumugi and drink all five. Lemon first, apple second, and then I guess I survive your lecture after that!