Marumugi in Shinjuku lists five draft beers and announces a July 4 event
Marumugi, a small beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, posted its June 5 draft lineup featuring five beers from breweries in Shizuoka, Tochigi, Osaka, and Tokyo. The shop also announced a special July 4 event with storyteller Kanda Hinomaru.
Hop BroToday, Shinjuku's Arakicho beer pub Marumugi has a five-tap lineup on June 5 that's seriously well put together. One stop for beers from Shizuoka, Tochigi, Osaka, and Tokyo is dangerous after work.
MugiWhoa, a five-beer lineup already feels stacked! What should I start with?
Hop BroThe opening pick is Repubrew's Hon Nama 5.5%. It's light and easy, perfect for waking up your palate.
MugiWait, Baird Brewing's Imperial IPA sounds like a boss battle... what does imperial even mean?
Hop BroBasically, it means an IPA with 8.5% intensity and firm bitterness. Bigger body, bigger hop presence, more serious drinking.
MugiAfter serious drinking, I want a break! Minoh Beer's Grapefruit Sour already sounds like a reward.
Hop BroThat's not retreat, that's smart. It should have bright fruit character, and Ushitora's 'Mayottara Kono Pale!' works as a reliable pale ale baseline.
MugiBut VECTOR BEER's Third Wave Porter being a refreshing dark beer makes my brain glitch. Dark and breezy at the same time?
Hop BroPorter can bring roast without being heavy. At just 4.0%, this one sounds easy enough for a post-meal finish.
MugiAnd with large at 1,200 yen plus alpha, small at 900, and mostly a +100 yen upgrade, tasting across the list feels very doable.
Hop BroMarumugi is closed June 7 and 8, with June 9 the regular closure, so service resumes June 10. Then on July 4 there's a kodan beer event, and now I want a pint too.
MugiSchedule noted. Once they're back, I want to toast with Hon Nama first, then see if I can handle Suruga Bay Imperial IPA. I'm fully in drinking mode now!
On June 5, Marumugi, a small beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, listed five draft beers on its daily menu. The shop is located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building, a short walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, and it presents the kind of lineup that works both for a quick first pint and for a more deliberate tasting session.
Beer lineup
- Hon Nama / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 5.5%
- Suruga Bay Imperial IPA / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) 8.5% +100 yen
- Grapefruit Sour / Minoh Beer (Osaka) 4.5% +100 yen
- If in Doubt, This Pale Ale! / Ushi-Tora Brewery (Tochigi) 5.0% +100 yen
- Third Wave Porter / VECTOR BEER (Tokyo) 4.0% +100 yen
The menu positions Repubrew’s Hon Nama as the recommended first pour. From there, Suruga Bay Imperial IPA pushes the bitterness higher, while Grapefruit Sour brings a bright citrus profile. If in Doubt, This Pale Ale! is the safe choice when you want a balanced pale ale, and Third Wave Porter offers a dark beer that is described as surprisingly refreshing.
Marumugi also announced a special event for July 4, 2026. The program will feature storyteller Kanda Hinomaru, who is marking the second anniversary of his radio show, and a beer he produced from an original recipe with a coffee aroma. The event pairs the beer with a live performance of Yotsuya Kaidan, and a visit to nearby Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine is planned before the show.
The shop notes that it has been closed on Tuesdays and public holidays since December 5, 2024. It will also be closed on June 7 and 8, 2026, with regular service resuming on June 10.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Shinjuku's Arakicho beer pub Marumugi has a five-tap lineup on June 5 that's seriously well put together. One stop for beers from Shizuoka, Tochigi, Osaka, and Tokyo is dangerous after work.
MugiWhoa, a five-beer lineup already feels stacked! What should I start with?
Hop BroThe opening pick is Repubrew's Hon Nama 5.5%. It's light and easy, perfect for waking up your palate.
MugiWait, Baird Brewing's Imperial IPA sounds like a boss battle... what does imperial even mean?
Hop BroBasically, it means an IPA with 8.5% intensity and firm bitterness. Bigger body, bigger hop presence, more serious drinking.
MugiAfter serious drinking, I want a break! Minoh Beer's Grapefruit Sour already sounds like a reward.
Hop BroThat's not retreat, that's smart. It should have bright fruit character, and Ushitora's 'Mayottara Kono Pale!' works as a reliable pale ale baseline.
MugiBut VECTOR BEER's Third Wave Porter being a refreshing dark beer makes my brain glitch. Dark and breezy at the same time?
Hop BroPorter can bring roast without being heavy. At just 4.0%, this one sounds easy enough for a post-meal finish.
MugiAnd with large at 1,200 yen plus alpha, small at 900, and mostly a +100 yen upgrade, tasting across the list feels very doable.
Hop BroMarumugi is closed June 7 and 8, with June 9 the regular closure, so service resumes June 10. Then on July 4 there's a kodan beer event, and now I want a pint too.
MugiSchedule noted. Once they're back, I want to toast with Hon Nama first, then see if I can handle Suruga Bay Imperial IPA. I'm fully in drinking mode now!
