Marumugi in Tokyo Serves Five Craft Beers, From Fresh Hop IPA to Belgian Style
Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, has announced a five-beer lineup spanning fresh hop character, easy-drinking refreshment, malt-driven IPA depth, a citrusy premium lager, and a rich Belgian-style ale.
Hop BroMarumugi Beer Bar in Arakicho, Tokyo, has a five-beer tap lineup today. It is a tempting range for hop fans and slow sippers alike.
MugiWhoa! We can taste five different beers? From light to rich? My taste buds are ready for a field trip!
Hop BroFirst up is VECTOR BREWING from Tokyo with MIDLANDHOPS at 5.0%. It is a fresh IPA built around seasonal hop aroma.
MugiI hear IPA everywhere, but what does a hop-forward IPA actually taste like? Please tell me it is not like eating a lawn.
Hop BroHops create bitterness, but also citrusy and herbal aromas. In an IPA, hops take center stage. It is not lawn-flavored—probably!
MugiProbably?! Next is Repubrew from Shizuoka and its ONE MORE. That name sounds dangerously drinkable already!
Hop BroExactly. At 5.0%, it is easy to drink and food-friendly. Then comes Shima Brewing's Brown IPA at 6.5%, pairing toasty malt with bright hops.
MugiToasty malt too? Won't that fight the hops? A two-way beer lineup sounds like baseball in my mouth!
Hop BroMalt is the grain ingredient that brings sweetness and toastiness. In a Brown IPA, toast meets bright hops for a deeper, balanced beer.
MugiNice! And there is a once-a-year premium lager from Tochigi's Romantic Village Craft Brewery? Citrus aroma in a lager sounds seriously special!
Hop BroCascade Premium Lager is 6.3%: crisp, citrusy, and satisfyingly full. For the finale, Baird Brewing brings Joy de Vivre at 7.5%, a rich Belgian-style beer.
MugiFrom fresh hops to deep Belgian character, it is a whole flavor trip! I'll remember Tuesday and holidays are closed, then go raise a glass in Arakicho!
Today’s lineup at Marumugi
Jibeer Bar Marumugi, a craft beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, is serving five beers from breweries across Japan. Prices are ¥1,300 for a large serving and ¥1,000 for a small serving.
VECTOR BREWING’s MIDLANDHOPS is a 5.0% beer described as a fresh pour with the aroma of seasonal hops. From Shizuoka, Repubrew’s 5.0% ONE MORE is designed for easy drinking—the kind of beer that naturally leads to another glass.
For a deeper profile, Shima Brewery’s Brown IPA comes in at 6.5%, combining roasted malt notes with expressive hop character. Tochigi’s Romanticmura Craft Brewery contributes the 6.3% Cascade Premium Lager, featuring citrus aroma and a firm, satisfying body. It is presented as a premium lager brewed only once a year.
The strongest beer on the list is Baird Brewing’s Joie de Vivre, a 7.5% rich and complex Belgian-style beer from Shizuoka.
With options ranging from bright hop aroma to malt richness and Belgian-style depth, Marumugi’s lineup offers a well-balanced tasting route for craft beer fans visiting Arakicho. The bar is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi Beer Bar in Arakicho, Tokyo, has a five-beer tap lineup today. It is a tempting range for hop fans and slow sippers alike.
MugiWhoa! We can taste five different beers? From light to rich? My taste buds are ready for a field trip!
Hop BroFirst up is VECTOR BREWING from Tokyo with MIDLANDHOPS at 5.0%. It is a fresh IPA built around seasonal hop aroma.
MugiI hear IPA everywhere, but what does a hop-forward IPA actually taste like? Please tell me it is not like eating a lawn.
Hop BroHops create bitterness, but also citrusy and herbal aromas. In an IPA, hops take center stage. It is not lawn-flavored—probably!
MugiProbably?! Next is Repubrew from Shizuoka and its ONE MORE. That name sounds dangerously drinkable already!
Hop BroExactly. At 5.0%, it is easy to drink and food-friendly. Then comes Shima Brewing's Brown IPA at 6.5%, pairing toasty malt with bright hops.
MugiToasty malt too? Won't that fight the hops? A two-way beer lineup sounds like baseball in my mouth!
Hop BroMalt is the grain ingredient that brings sweetness and toastiness. In a Brown IPA, toast meets bright hops for a deeper, balanced beer.
MugiNice! And there is a once-a-year premium lager from Tochigi's Romantic Village Craft Brewery? Citrus aroma in a lager sounds seriously special!
Hop BroCascade Premium Lager is 6.3%: crisp, citrusy, and satisfyingly full. For the finale, Baird Brewing brings Joy de Vivre at 7.5%, a rich Belgian-style beer.
MugiFrom fresh hops to deep Belgian character, it is a whole flavor trip! I'll remember Tuesday and holidays are closed, then go raise a glass in Arakicho!
