Shinjuku’s Marumugi lines up five draft beers for May 29, led by Repubrew
On May 29, the beer pub "Local Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, unveiled its lineup of five draft beers. From Repubrew’s "Hon Nama" to an IPA, a citrusy ale, a pale ale, and a lager, the selection is built so you can choose a pour that matches your mood.
Hop BroShinjuku’s Arakicho May 29 lineup of five draft beers is a really nice spread when you want to choose by mood.
MugiWait, five kinds? That’s the kind of lineup where you could spend the whole night on them!
Hop BroLeading off is Repubrew’s Hon Nama 5.5%. It’s an easygoing entry beer for your first pour.
MugiWhat is that! Just from the name, Hon Nama already sounds delicious, but what role does it play?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s the standard entry slot. Rather than forcing a big personality, it’s the type that settles you in with the first sip and says, 'Start here tonight.'
MugiSo the next one, Ushitora Man Dyna IPA, is the aggressive one right out of the gate?
Hop BroExactly, just like the comment says: full-on aroma, smart bitterness. It has the hop aroma you expect from an IPA, but the bitterness doesn’t run wild, which is the nice balance here.
Mugi'Smart bitterness' makes it sound like a clever beer! But when I hear citrus-style ale, it suddenly feels like summer.
Hop BroThat’s Shima Brewing’s Shiranui Ale. The citrusy fruit character comes forward, and Y.MARKET’s Over Drive Pale Ale is nice too because it has individuality wrapped in easy drinkability.
MugiFinishing with COEDO’s Kyara-Kyara- feels really grown-up! Today, with ethnic food, I suddenly want one more drink.
Marumugi has five draft beers on tap for May 29
Local Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has revealed its craft beer lineup for May 29. The shop is a small beer bar about a three-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station and opened in 2011. As a place where you can take your time and enjoy draft beer at a relaxed pace, it carefully shares its daily tap list.
Prices for the day are large: 1,200 yen + tax / small: 900 yen + tax. Some labels carry an extra charge, but from the lineup, the defining feature is that it includes everything from hop-forward IPAs to beers with distinct aromas and drinking profiles.
The lineup for the day
- Hon Nama / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 5.5%
The standard slot placed as the first pour. Introduced as an easygoing entry beer.
- Ushitora Man Dyna IPA / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi) 6.5%
An IPA where you can enjoy the way the aroma rises and the balance of bitterness. It is also introduced in the comments as 'full-on aroma, smart bitterness.'
- Shiranui Ale / Shima Brewing (Mie) 5.0%
A beer with citrus character pushed to the fore. It suits anyone looking for a fruity, refreshing profile.
- Over Drive Pale Ale / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi) 5.5%
A label built around the easy drinkability typical of a pale ale. It stands out as a mellow yet characterful pour.
- Kyara-Kyara- / COEDO (Saitama) 5.5%
A lager that combines a lively aroma with rich flavor. It is easy to pair with a final drink of the night.
A day to enjoy along with the shop’s atmosphere
In the owner’s comments for the day, they mentioned '#Ethnic Day' and wrote that muggy weather pairs well with ethnic food and beer. In addition to the notice that the shop is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, it will be closed on Sunday, June 7, 2026 and Monday, June 8, 2026 due to the owner’s schedule. Tuesday, June 9 is a regular closing day, so normal business will resume on Wednesday, June 10.
Marumugi’s appeal lies not in flashy presentation, but in how it steadily, yet reliably, lets you enjoy draft beers that change from day to day. It works well both for stopping in for a single drink after work and for tasting side by side while you look for your favorite. If you are searching for a beer that fits your mood in Arakicho, Shinjuku, Marumugi on May 29 was a lineup worth choosing from.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroShinjuku’s Arakicho May 29 lineup of five draft beers is a really nice spread when you want to choose by mood.
MugiWait, five kinds? That’s the kind of lineup where you could spend the whole night on them!
Hop BroLeading off is Repubrew’s Hon Nama 5.5%. It’s an easygoing entry beer for your first pour.
MugiWhat is that! Just from the name, Hon Nama already sounds delicious, but what role does it play?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s the standard entry slot. Rather than forcing a big personality, it’s the type that settles you in with the first sip and says, 'Start here tonight.'
MugiSo the next one, Ushitora Man Dyna IPA, is the aggressive one right out of the gate?
Hop BroExactly, just like the comment says: full-on aroma, smart bitterness. It has the hop aroma you expect from an IPA, but the bitterness doesn’t run wild, which is the nice balance here.
Mugi'Smart bitterness' makes it sound like a clever beer! But when I hear citrus-style ale, it suddenly feels like summer.
Hop BroThat’s Shima Brewing’s Shiranui Ale. The citrusy fruit character comes forward, and Y.MARKET’s Over Drive Pale Ale is nice too because it has individuality wrapped in easy drinkability.
MugiFinishing with COEDO’s Kyara-Kyara- feels really grown-up! Today, with ethnic food, I suddenly want one more drink.
