Marumugi Beer Bar features five beers including HOPDOG and Isekadoya Beer on its April 17 tap list
The beer pub "Jibeer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has published today’s beer menu for April 17. Five kegs are lined up from HOPDOG BREWING, Romantic Village Craft Brewery, Baird Brewing, Isekadoya Beer, and Minamishinshu Beer, offering a wide range from lively saison and witbier to bitter.
Hop BroToday, Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, put out its tap list for April 17. From HOPDOG to Isekadoya, five kegs with clear individual character are lined up beautifully.
MugiWhoa, five kegs? And saison, witbier, and all that sound stylish but kind of hard to understand just from the names!
Hop BroThe first highlight is HOPDOG BREWING’s 39 OTAMA SAISON. At 5.0%, it’s a light, dry saison that lets you enjoy the rise of the aroma.
MugiWhat does dry finish even mean for a saison!? It sounds like we’re talking about laundry instead of beer!
Hop BroBasically, it means the sweetness doesn’t stick around and the aftertaste finishes cleanly. So it’s good for enjoying the aroma first, and it also gives off a springlike lightness.
MugiI see! Then Romantic Village Craft Brewery’s Mugi 4.5 Ro sounds like the toasted malt character is the star just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. At 4.5%, it’s easy to drink and puts toasty malt nuances front and center. Next, Baird Brewing’s Wheat King Wit is a witbier where the fruity character from the wheat comes through nicely.
MugiWhat even is a witbier! Wheat being fruity sounds like a bakery fruit situation or something!
Hop BroThe analogy is a little odd, but maybe not far off. When wheat is used, it tends to give a softer mouthfeel and a citrusy impression, so it becomes an easy-refreshing beer.
MugiThen Isekadoya Beer’s Golden Dragon is one of those beers that still has a strong hop aroma even at 4.0%, huh! I like that you can feel satisfied even at a lower ABV!
Hop BroEnding with Minamishinshu Beer’s Himawari Bitter is a nice flow. You can enjoy the toastiness while also getting a springlike lightness, so it’s perfect for finishing with a light bitterness.
MugiI really love the fun of tasting and comparing like this! If it’s walkable from Yotsuya-Sanchome, I’d want to go today, not tomorrow!
Hop BroAnd since Marumugi is a small beer pub, each glass stands out for its individuality rather than flash. I’d want to chase the spring kegs too, and tonight feels like a night to raise a glass there.
At Jibeer Bar Marumugi on April 17, five beers with distinct personalities were on tap. Pricing is basically 1,200 yen + tax for a large pour and 900 yen + tax for a small, with some available for an extra 100 yen. True to the character of a small beer pub in Arakicho, the lineup emphasizes individuality in each glass rather than flash.
Lineup for the Day
- `39 OTAMA SAISON` / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita)
- 5.0%. A saison that promises a light, dry finish and lets you enjoy its aromatic lift.
- `Mugi 4.5 Ro` / Romantic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi)
- 4.5%. An easy-drinking beer that brings out a toasty, bready malt character.
- `Wheat King Wit` / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka)
- 5.0%. A refreshing witbier with fruity notes from the wheat.
- `Golden Dragon` / Isekadoya Beer
- 4.0%. A light beer with a lower ABV, yet with a strong hop aroma.
- `Himawari Bitter` / Minamishinshu Beer (Nagano)
- 4.0%. A bitter ale that balances toasty character with a springlike lightness.
Marumugi is a beer pub in Arakicho, within walking distance of Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, and it is a place where you can take your time comparing different beers. It is not a large event like a tap takeover, but its appeal lies in being able to follow the character of each keg on a day-by-day basis. In this day’s post, the owner noted that opening was planned for 6:30 p.m. because of an eye exam, and also announced the business schedule for the Golden Week holiday period. It is a useful update for people looking for a drink before or after the long break.
The beer styles span a wide range, from saison and witbier to malt-forward beers leaning toward lager and bitter. It is the kind of lineup that works well if you want to start with aroma-forward beers and finish with a light bitterness, making it a good choice for anyone who wants to try several different expressions in one place.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, put out its tap list for April 17. From HOPDOG to Isekadoya, five kegs with clear individual character are lined up beautifully.
MugiWhoa, five kegs? And saison, witbier, and all that sound stylish but kind of hard to understand just from the names!
Hop BroThe first highlight is HOPDOG BREWING’s 39 OTAMA SAISON. At 5.0%, it’s a light, dry saison that lets you enjoy the rise of the aroma.
MugiWhat does dry finish even mean for a saison!? It sounds like we’re talking about laundry instead of beer!
Hop BroBasically, it means the sweetness doesn’t stick around and the aftertaste finishes cleanly. So it’s good for enjoying the aroma first, and it also gives off a springlike lightness.
MugiI see! Then Romantic Village Craft Brewery’s Mugi 4.5 Ro sounds like the toasted malt character is the star just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. At 4.5%, it’s easy to drink and puts toasty malt nuances front and center. Next, Baird Brewing’s Wheat King Wit is a witbier where the fruity character from the wheat comes through nicely.
MugiWhat even is a witbier! Wheat being fruity sounds like a bakery fruit situation or something!
Hop BroThe analogy is a little odd, but maybe not far off. When wheat is used, it tends to give a softer mouthfeel and a citrusy impression, so it becomes an easy-refreshing beer.
MugiThen Isekadoya Beer’s Golden Dragon is one of those beers that still has a strong hop aroma even at 4.0%, huh! I like that you can feel satisfied even at a lower ABV!
Hop BroEnding with Minamishinshu Beer’s Himawari Bitter is a nice flow. You can enjoy the toastiness while also getting a springlike lightness, so it’s perfect for finishing with a light bitterness.
MugiI really love the fun of tasting and comparing like this! If it’s walkable from Yotsuya-Sanchome, I’d want to go today, not tomorrow!
Hop BroAnd since Marumugi is a small beer pub, each glass stands out for its individuality rather than flash. I’d want to chase the spring kegs too, and tonight feels like a night to raise a glass there.
