Mugibaru in Kamata lines up 9 taps before Golden Week, including Uchu IPA and COEDO Kyara
The beer pub Mugibaru in Tokyo's Kamata area has released its current tap list along with a notice about reservations before Golden Week. Distinctive labels are lined up, including Uchu Brewing's Uchu IPA, COEDO's Kyara, and Republic Brewing's FLASH HOP IPA.
Hop BroMugibaru's tap update in Kamata is seriously hot. With the Golden Week reservation notice, they've got everything from Uchu IPA to Kyara on the lineup, and just looking at it makes my throat want a drink.
MugiWhoa, even the name Uchu IPA sounds strong! And you can drink it in Kamata? That makes me weirdly excited. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroUchu Brewing's Uchu IPA is a beer that puts the hop aroma front and center, and Mugibaru paired it in the post with seared smoked duck. It's like the aroma universe lands on the savory richness of smoke.
MugiWhat do you mean, aroma universe!? But smoked duck sounds absolutely delicious. Does the beer-and-snack pairing really change that much?
Hop BroIt changes a lot. For example, IPL Kyara has the crispness of a lager with hop definition layered on top, so it goes well even with rich food, and it also has the refined character that feels very COEDO.
MugiOhh! But what is IPL anyway, some kind of code? I know lager and IPA, but add an L and suddenly it feels like a science class!
Hop BroIt's simple: it stands for India Pale Lager. In other words, it's a lager base with IPA-like hop character added. Mugibaru's tap list also has distinctive options like FLASH HOP IPA and Juicy pop, so tasting them side by side is fun.
MugiWhat is that, a tasting paradise!? They've even got a Hazy IPA and a fruit beer like Shonan Gold, so today I just want to be indecisive!
Hop BroExactly. It's also interesting that the next candidates are strong too, like Sencha Hazy IPA and Magnolia. Because the taps change, the scenery changes every time you visit, and that's one of Mugibaru's best qualities.
MugiAnd they recommend booking early for GW, right? Once work is over I'm heading straight to Kamata, and while listening to your explanation as background music, I want to choose my first drink!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Let's start with a drink in Kamata, and enjoy even the time spent deciding between Uchu IPA and Kyara. The current lineup at Mugibaru really makes me want to go drinking.
The beer pub Mugibaru in Nishikamata, Ota Ward, Tokyo, introduced the lineup of beers available in the shop, alongside a post urging reservations during the GW period.
The first thing that catches the eye is Uchu Brewing's Uchu IPA, mentioned at the start. The post also includes a photo pairing it with seared smoked duck, making the beer-and-snack combination easy to imagine.
The beers on tap that day ranged widely, from classics to hop-forward IPAs and even a fruit beer.
- Kyara / COEDO (Saitama) - IPL 5.5%
- FLASH HOP IPA / Republic Brewing (Shizuoka) - American IPA 7.9%
- Juicy pop / Yellow Beer Works (Fukushima) - Hazy IPA 6%
- Sencha Hazy IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) - Hazy IPA 5%
- Jukusen / Asahi - Pilsner 5.5%
In addition, the following were listed as next-up candidates:
- Nue Hop Juice IPA / Nito Brewing (Shiga) - IPA 7%
- Shonan Gold / Sankt Gallen (Kanagawa) - Fruit beer 5%
- Magnolia / Batere (Tokyo) - Double IPA 8%
With tap rotations included, the lineup offers plenty to enjoy.
As a beer pub that's easy to drop by around Kamata Station, Mugibaru is the kind of place that works just as well for a drink after work as it does for weekend bar-hopping. With crowds expected during Golden Week, the post also recommends making reservations early. Anyone chasing a hop-heavy IPA or wanting to mix in an easy-drinking pilsner should check it out now.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugibaru's tap update in Kamata is seriously hot. With the Golden Week reservation notice, they've got everything from Uchu IPA to Kyara on the lineup, and just looking at it makes my throat want a drink.
MugiWhoa, even the name Uchu IPA sounds strong! And you can drink it in Kamata? That makes me weirdly excited. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroUchu Brewing's Uchu IPA is a beer that puts the hop aroma front and center, and Mugibaru paired it in the post with seared smoked duck. It's like the aroma universe lands on the savory richness of smoke.
MugiWhat do you mean, aroma universe!? But smoked duck sounds absolutely delicious. Does the beer-and-snack pairing really change that much?
Hop BroIt changes a lot. For example, IPL Kyara has the crispness of a lager with hop definition layered on top, so it goes well even with rich food, and it also has the refined character that feels very COEDO.
MugiOhh! But what is IPL anyway, some kind of code? I know lager and IPA, but add an L and suddenly it feels like a science class!
Hop BroIt's simple: it stands for India Pale Lager. In other words, it's a lager base with IPA-like hop character added. Mugibaru's tap list also has distinctive options like FLASH HOP IPA and Juicy pop, so tasting them side by side is fun.
MugiWhat is that, a tasting paradise!? They've even got a Hazy IPA and a fruit beer like Shonan Gold, so today I just want to be indecisive!
Hop BroExactly. It's also interesting that the next candidates are strong too, like Sencha Hazy IPA and Magnolia. Because the taps change, the scenery changes every time you visit, and that's one of Mugibaru's best qualities.
MugiAnd they recommend booking early for GW, right? Once work is over I'm heading straight to Kamata, and while listening to your explanation as background music, I want to choose my first drink!
Hop BroThat's settled then. Let's start with a drink in Kamata, and enjoy even the time spent deciding between Uchu IPA and Kyara. The current lineup at Mugibaru really makes me want to go drinking.
