Maru Mugi Offers Five Craft Beers, from Classic Lager to Lemongrass-Infused Lager
Beer pub Maru Mugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, has announced its October 1 craft beer lineup. The five beers range from a balanced classic lager and hop-forward American IPA to a maple amber ale and a distinctive lemongrass-scented lager.
Hop BroMarumugi, the craft beer bar in Arakicho, has five characterful taps for October 1. There’s a classic choice and plenty of surprises.
MugiWhat, we can try five different beers? That basically plans my after-work evening!
Hop BroFirst up is Baeren Brewery’s Baeren Classic from Iwate. At 6.0%, it’s a classic lager with nicely balanced richness and bitterness.
MugiI think of lagers as crisp! So what is a rich, full lager like?
Hop BroLager yeast ferments slowly at low temperatures, creating a clean profile while keeping the malt’s savory character. In short, it’s a beer made for food.
MugiNice! Then there’s Shonan Beer from Kanagawa: IPA American Style. I can already tell you’re about to talk very fast, Hop-bro!
Hop BroCorrect! An American IPA puts hops center stage, with vivid aroma and bitterness. The hop lupulin—
MugiWhat is that? Who is Lupulin!? That sounds like the final boss of beer!
Hop BroIt’s the part of the hop responsible for aroma and bitterness. Just picture tiny flavor-packed bits creating bright, hoppy citrus notes—that’s enough for now.
MugiThen is Repubrew’s NO LEMON LAGER from Shizuoka a lemon-flavored lager?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part: it highlights lemongrass, not lemon itself. It’s a special lager with a spiced-tea-like aroma, while staying easy to drink.
MugiAnd Tochigi’s Roman Village Craft Brewery has Maple Amber Ale—that sounds made for autumn. Sweet and toasty means slow sipping time!
Hop BroFor a final pick, try Shiga Kogen Beer’s Baby Blonde Miyama from Nagano. It’s 5.0%, light but still hoppy—like a little sister beer. Large pours are ¥1,300 and small ones ¥1,000, so I want them all.
MugiClassic lager, lemongrass, maple, and hops—what a lineup! Let’s go to Marumugi tonight and toast through the small pours!
Beer pub Maru Mugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, is serving five craft beers on October 1. The price is ¥1,300 for a large serving and ¥1,000 for a small serving.
The lineup begins with Baeren Classic from Baeren Brewery in Iwate. At 6.0% ABV, it is presented as a classic lager with a well-balanced combination of malt richness and bitterness.
Shonan Beer’s IPA American Style, also at 6.0% ABV, puts hops at the center. It is the choice for drinkers looking for a straightforward American-style IPA with a pronounced hop character.
From Repubrew in Shizuoka comes NO LEMON LAGER, a 5.6% lager featuring lemongrass aromas. Maru Mugi describes its character as reminiscent of spiced tea, making it one of the more distinctive options on the list.
The Maple Amber Ale from Romantic Village Craft Brewery in Tochigi is a 6.0% amber ale with a sweet, toasty profile designed for slow sipping. Shiga Kogen Beer’s Baby Blonde Miyama rounds out the selection at 5.0% ABV, offering a light body with a clear hop presence and an easy-drinking finish.
Located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building at 1 Arakicho, Shinjuku, Maru Mugi specializes in domestic craft beer in a casual pub setting. Beer prices were revised from October 1, and the pub is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, the craft beer bar in Arakicho, has five characterful taps for October 1. There’s a classic choice and plenty of surprises.
MugiWhat, we can try five different beers? That basically plans my after-work evening!
Hop BroFirst up is Baeren Brewery’s Baeren Classic from Iwate. At 6.0%, it’s a classic lager with nicely balanced richness and bitterness.
MugiI think of lagers as crisp! So what is a rich, full lager like?
Hop BroLager yeast ferments slowly at low temperatures, creating a clean profile while keeping the malt’s savory character. In short, it’s a beer made for food.
MugiNice! Then there’s Shonan Beer from Kanagawa: IPA American Style. I can already tell you’re about to talk very fast, Hop-bro!
Hop BroCorrect! An American IPA puts hops center stage, with vivid aroma and bitterness. The hop lupulin—
MugiWhat is that? Who is Lupulin!? That sounds like the final boss of beer!
Hop BroIt’s the part of the hop responsible for aroma and bitterness. Just picture tiny flavor-packed bits creating bright, hoppy citrus notes—that’s enough for now.
MugiThen is Repubrew’s NO LEMON LAGER from Shizuoka a lemon-flavored lager?
Hop BroThat’s the clever part: it highlights lemongrass, not lemon itself. It’s a special lager with a spiced-tea-like aroma, while staying easy to drink.
MugiAnd Tochigi’s Roman Village Craft Brewery has Maple Amber Ale—that sounds made for autumn. Sweet and toasty means slow sipping time!
Hop BroFor a final pick, try Shiga Kogen Beer’s Baby Blonde Miyama from Nagano. It’s 5.0%, light but still hoppy—like a little sister beer. Large pours are ¥1,300 and small ones ¥1,000, so I want them all.
MugiClassic lager, lemongrass, maple, and hops—what a lineup! Let’s go to Marumugi tonight and toast through the small pours!