Marumugi in Arakicho unveils five craft beers for July 13
Marumugi, a beer pub in Tokyo’s Arakicho area, posted its July 13 tap lineup featuring five beers from breweries in Akita, Mie, Tochigi, and Niigata. The list ranges from a Session IPA to amber and brown ales.
Hop BroJibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho just posted five taps for July 13, and the lineup is strong. It runs from Session IPA to amber ale with real range.
MugiWhat! That much range in one Shinjuku beer stop? My decision-making skills are already collapsing.
Hop BroFirst up is HOPDOG BREWING from Akita with Session IPA at 3.5%. Light on the palate, but the hop presence still shows up.
MugiWait, Session IPA means what exactly? It sounds like an IPA that politely lets me keep functioning.
Hop BroPretty much. It's lower ABV, easy drinking, but it still keeps the aromatic IPA character, so it doesn't feel thin.
MugiOkay, then if I want the big aroma route, Lush Hop IPA is the move? That name already sounds like a hop traffic jam.
Hop BroExactly. Ise Kadoya Beer from Mie does it as a classic American IPA, with citrus aroma leading the whole thing.
MugiThen I see Ritsunosuke Monogatari Bakishu and suddenly the tap list turns into a literary prize. What's that one like?
Hop BroThat's a German lager from Romantic Village Craft Brewery in Tochigi, made with local barley. It leans into grainy depth and calm balance instead of IPA sparkle.
MugiNice, but now help me with malt aroma and roast. The Brown Ale sounds delicious, but my brain wants subtitles.
Hop BroThink sweet-toasty finish. Ise Kadoya's Brown Ale brings caramel-like malt and gentle bitterness, and Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale keeps toastiness plus hop definition, so those are the ones I'd want later in the round.
MugiLarge pours start around 1,200 yen and small around 900, with flight-mode fully activated once each beer adds 100 yen. Three minutes from Yotsuya-sanchome and I already want Session IPA first, amber last.
Marumugi, a small beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, shared its tap lineup for July 13. The bar is located on the 2nd floor of Ichibankan Building, about a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station. Opened in 2011, it is the kind of place where you can take your time with a rotating draft list in a compact, no-frills setting.
The day’s menu is priced at JPY 1,200+tax for a large pour and JPY 900+tax for a small pour, with some beers listed at an additional JPY 100. The selection covers a wide range of styles, from hop-forward IPA to malt-driven lager and ale.
Today’s lineup
- Session IPA / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) 3.5% +100 yen
Light and easy to drink, but with a clear hop presence. A good starting point if you want something crisp without sacrificing character.
- Lush Hop IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) 6.0% +100 yen
A classic American IPA profile with bright citrus aroma. This one is for drinkers who want a strong hop expression.
- Ritsunosuke Monogatari ~Bakushu~ / Romanchic Mura Craft Brewery (Tochigi) 6.4% +100 yen
A German lager brewed with Tochigi barley. It leans into grain sweetness and a rounded malt profile rather than hop intensity.
- Brown Ale / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) 5.0% +100 yen
Caramel-like malt sweetness meets roasty notes and gentle bitterness. A balanced, quietly complex beer.
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata) 5.5% +100 yen
An amber ale with toasted malt depth and a noticeable hop edge. It offers a nice middle ground between richness and drinkability.
Marumugi is a practical stop for anyone who wants to compare different draft beer styles in one sitting. If you are in the mood for bright hops, the Session IPA and Lush Hop IPA are obvious picks. If you prefer malt character, the lager, Brown Ale, and Amber Swan Ale give the lineup more depth. The pub also notes that it is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays as of December 5, 2024.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroJibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho just posted five taps for July 13, and the lineup is strong. It runs from Session IPA to amber ale with real range.
MugiWhat! That much range in one Shinjuku beer stop? My decision-making skills are already collapsing.
Hop BroFirst up is HOPDOG BREWING from Akita with Session IPA at 3.5%. Light on the palate, but the hop presence still shows up.
MugiWait, Session IPA means what exactly? It sounds like an IPA that politely lets me keep functioning.
Hop BroPretty much. It's lower ABV, easy drinking, but it still keeps the aromatic IPA character, so it doesn't feel thin.
MugiOkay, then if I want the big aroma route, Lush Hop IPA is the move? That name already sounds like a hop traffic jam.
Hop BroExactly. Ise Kadoya Beer from Mie does it as a classic American IPA, with citrus aroma leading the whole thing.
MugiThen I see Ritsunosuke Monogatari Bakishu and suddenly the tap list turns into a literary prize. What's that one like?
Hop BroThat's a German lager from Romantic Village Craft Brewery in Tochigi, made with local barley. It leans into grainy depth and calm balance instead of IPA sparkle.
MugiNice, but now help me with malt aroma and roast. The Brown Ale sounds delicious, but my brain wants subtitles.
Hop BroThink sweet-toasty finish. Ise Kadoya's Brown Ale brings caramel-like malt and gentle bitterness, and Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale keeps toastiness plus hop definition, so those are the ones I'd want later in the round.
MugiLarge pours start around 1,200 yen and small around 900, with flight-mode fully activated once each beer adds 100 yen. Three minutes from Yotsuya-sanchome and I already want Session IPA first, amber last.
