Marumugi in Arakicho lists five craft beers for July 23
Marumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, published its craft beer lineup for July 23. The tap list features five domestic beers from Shiga Kogen, HOPDOG Brewing, Baird Brewing, Ise Kadoya Beer, and Romantich Village Craft Brewery, ranging from a hop-forward pale ale to a fruity juicy IPA.
Hop BroMarumugi, the local beer bar on the second floor in Arakicho, put out a five-tap lineup for July 23, and it is sharp. It runs from summer crushers to maltier pours without feeling random.
MugiWhoa! Five taps and they all feel that different? That range is wild, so where do I even start?
Hop BroFor an easy entry, I'd look at Shiga Kogen Beer's Africa Pale Ale, HOPDOG BREWING's Akita Peach Sour, and Baird's Cool Breeze Pils. That's the summer-friendly trio right there.
MugiThe one grabbing me is Akita Peach Sour! Does peach mean it's going to taste like sweet juice?
Hop BroThat's the trick: at 3.5%, it's bright and dry. You get the peach aroma, but not sticky sweetness, so it disappears fast in hot weather.
MugiBut wait, Baird's Cool Breeze Pils says Bohemian Pils. Is that a place? A fighting move? A wizard elective?
Hop BroIt's a Czech-leaning lager style. In plain terms, you get crisp hop lift and solid malt flavor at the same time. Not magic, just properly good beer.
MugiGot it! Then Isekadoya Brewery's Brown Ale says toasty malt depth, so are we talking cozy bakery vibes?
Hop BroPretty much. And Roman Village Craft Brewery's Shuhai IPA is a 30th-anniversary beer with peach and grape notes, so the whole list is made for comparing.
MugiIf a large is 1,200 yen plus and a small is 900 yen plus, I am starting with small pours. Peach sour first, then I want to applaud at the end with Shuhai IPA.
Hop BroThat is a very defensible route. It's walkable from Yotsuya-Sanchome, and for a small bar that opened in 2011, it feels perfect for a slow drink. I'm fully in a let's go to Marumugi mood.
Marumugi, a small beer pub on the second floor in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has posted its beer menu for July 23. The pricing is listed as large 1,200 yen+ / small 900 yen+, and the lineup focuses on five domestic craft beers with clearly different styles and flavor directions. As a compact beer bar with Tuesday and holiday closures, it offers a tap list that emphasizes variety rather than spectacle.
The beers on tap are:
- Africa Pale Ale / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano) 5.0% +100 yen
A pale ale that balances a light body with a firm hop presence.
- Akita no Momo no Sour / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) 3.5% +100 yen
A dry, refreshing fruit beer brewed with Akita peaches.
- Cool Breeze Pils / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) 5.5% +100 yen
A summer-only Bohemian pilsner with crisp hop character and malt sweetness.
- Brown Ale / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) 5.0% +100 yen
A malt-forward beer with toasted notes and gentle bitterness.
- Shukuhai IPA / Romantich Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi) 6.7% +100 yen
A juicy anniversary IPA with peach and grape-like nuances.
Taken together, the list covers a wide range: hop-driven pale ale and IPA, a fruit sour, a summer pilsner, and a maltier brown ale. That makes it a practical stop for drinkers who want to compare styles in one session, whether as a first glass or a second stop in the Arakicho area.
Marumugi is a long-running beer bar in Tokyo's Arakicho district, opened in 2011 and located a short walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station. For beer fans who prefer to follow the tap list closely, this is the kind of place worth checking before heading out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, the local beer bar on the second floor in Arakicho, put out a five-tap lineup for July 23, and it is sharp. It runs from summer crushers to maltier pours without feeling random.
MugiWhoa! Five taps and they all feel that different? That range is wild, so where do I even start?
Hop BroFor an easy entry, I'd look at Shiga Kogen Beer's Africa Pale Ale, HOPDOG BREWING's Akita Peach Sour, and Baird's Cool Breeze Pils. That's the summer-friendly trio right there.
MugiThe one grabbing me is Akita Peach Sour! Does peach mean it's going to taste like sweet juice?
Hop BroThat's the trick: at 3.5%, it's bright and dry. You get the peach aroma, but not sticky sweetness, so it disappears fast in hot weather.
MugiBut wait, Baird's Cool Breeze Pils says Bohemian Pils. Is that a place? A fighting move? A wizard elective?
Hop BroIt's a Czech-leaning lager style. In plain terms, you get crisp hop lift and solid malt flavor at the same time. Not magic, just properly good beer.
MugiGot it! Then Isekadoya Brewery's Brown Ale says toasty malt depth, so are we talking cozy bakery vibes?
Hop BroPretty much. And Roman Village Craft Brewery's Shuhai IPA is a 30th-anniversary beer with peach and grape notes, so the whole list is made for comparing.
MugiIf a large is 1,200 yen plus and a small is 900 yen plus, I am starting with small pours. Peach sour first, then I want to applaud at the end with Shuhai IPA.
Hop BroThat is a very defensible route. It's walkable from Yotsuya-Sanchome, and for a small bar that opened in 2011, it feels perfect for a slow drink. I'm fully in a let's go to Marumugi mood.
