Kamata’s Mugibaru Announces a 2nd Anniversary Hazy IPA and IPAs from Across Japan
Tokyo’s Kamata beer pub Mugibaru announced its tap lineup, along with a notice that its beef offal menu will soon end, including a 2nd Anniversary beer and IPAs from various regions. It also announced the return of lamb dishes and a refresh of its cheese-focused menu.
Hop BroMugibaru’s tap announcement in Kamata is pretty active and interesting. With advance notice of both menu and beer changes, it really conveys the shop’s current atmosphere as it is.
MugiWhat? They’re changing the menu too? It’s exciting that they’re not just lining up beers, but changing the food as well!
Hop BroExactly. They’re temporarily taking beef offal dishes off the menu, and they’re planning to bring back lamb dishes and refresh the cheese section. Reworking the snacks to match the beer is a very Mugibaru move.
MugiLamb sounds stylish, but it also feels like the difficulty level suddenly went up! What kind of evolution is this "cheese refresh" supposed to be?
Hop BroThe star that goes with it is the shop’s namesake 2nd Anniversary hazy. It’s Tokaido Beer’s "Mugibaru 2nd Anniversary Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy," and its cloudy, juicy hazy-IPA character is the selling point.
MugiKinako-colored sounds cute! But what exactly makes a hazy IPA "hazy"? Is it the kind that looks like fog?
Hop BroThat’s basically the right image. It’s a cloudy IPA that brings out hop aroma and fruity notes, while the bitterness tends to feel softer. At 6% ABV, it’s just the right amount of drinkability for an anniversary beer.
MugiOhhh! Then the current taps sound fun too, and it feels like "IPA fans rejoice." Even the names like VERTERE’s "Efrencia" and DD4D’s "Marmalade Man" sound delicious!
Hop BroGood eye. It’s a full lineup of IPAs from across the country, and it’s nice to see bold craft picks alongside a standard lager like Isekadoya Beer Brewery’s "Sabro's IPA" and Asahi’s "Jukusen."
MugiWow, that’s suddenly very broad! And NEXT includes Uchu’s GOLEM too? If I saw that, my beer plans would become life plans!
Hop BroExactly. As a down-to-earth beer pub for everyday use in Kamata, it feels like they’re steadily updating both the food and the beer. This definitely makes me want to go now, while I still can.
MugiAll right, I want to toast with the anniversary hazy today! The lamb and cheese both sound tempting too, and having a drink at Mugibaru would absolutely be a good time!
The beer pub Mugibaru in Nishi-Kamata, Ota Ward, Tokyo, has released tap information that also includes advance notice of a menu change. In the post, the shop said it will temporarily take beef offal dishes off the menu, while planning to bring back lamb dishes and renew its cheese-based offerings.
On the beer side, the first thing that stands out is the shop-named "Mugibaru 2nd Anniversary Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy." It is a hazy IPA from Tokaido Beer, with an ABV of 6%. As a beer commemorating the anniversary, it feels like a lineup that reflects Mugibaru’s current identity as it is.
The current lineup also includes VERTERE’s "Efrencia" (IPA, 6%), DD4D’s "Marmalade Man" (Citrus Hazy IPA, 6.5%), Isekadoya Beer Brewery’s "Sabro's IPA" (American IPA, 6%), and Asahi’s "Jukusen" (Pilsner, 5.5%). The mix of a bold, craft-leaning selection and a standard lager side by side feels very Mugibaru.
As NEXT, Uchu Brewing’s "GOLEM" (DDH West Coast IPA, 6.5%), Yellow Beer Works’ "Juicy pop" (Hazy IPA, 6%), and Librew’s "FLASH HOP IPA" (American IPA, 7.9%) are also on deck, and it looks like IPA fans will have more to watch for for a while yet.
In the streets of Kamata, the shop is gradually reshaping its food direction while keeping beer at the center. The announcement makes that change visible, and even with the dog-friendly tag included, it comes across as a down-to-earth beer pub for everyday use.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMugibaru’s tap announcement in Kamata is pretty active and interesting. With advance notice of both menu and beer changes, it really conveys the shop’s current atmosphere as it is.
MugiWhat? They’re changing the menu too? It’s exciting that they’re not just lining up beers, but changing the food as well!
Hop BroExactly. They’re temporarily taking beef offal dishes off the menu, and they’re planning to bring back lamb dishes and refresh the cheese section. Reworking the snacks to match the beer is a very Mugibaru move.
MugiLamb sounds stylish, but it also feels like the difficulty level suddenly went up! What kind of evolution is this "cheese refresh" supposed to be?
Hop BroThe star that goes with it is the shop’s namesake 2nd Anniversary hazy. It’s Tokaido Beer’s "Mugibaru 2nd Anniversary Kinako-Colored Fluffy Hazy," and its cloudy, juicy hazy-IPA character is the selling point.
MugiKinako-colored sounds cute! But what exactly makes a hazy IPA "hazy"? Is it the kind that looks like fog?
Hop BroThat’s basically the right image. It’s a cloudy IPA that brings out hop aroma and fruity notes, while the bitterness tends to feel softer. At 6% ABV, it’s just the right amount of drinkability for an anniversary beer.
MugiOhhh! Then the current taps sound fun too, and it feels like "IPA fans rejoice." Even the names like VERTERE’s "Efrencia" and DD4D’s "Marmalade Man" sound delicious!
Hop BroGood eye. It’s a full lineup of IPAs from across the country, and it’s nice to see bold craft picks alongside a standard lager like Isekadoya Beer Brewery’s "Sabro's IPA" and Asahi’s "Jukusen."
MugiWow, that’s suddenly very broad! And NEXT includes Uchu’s GOLEM too? If I saw that, my beer plans would become life plans!
Hop BroExactly. As a down-to-earth beer pub for everyday use in Kamata, it feels like they’re steadily updating both the food and the beer. This definitely makes me want to go now, while I still can.
MugiAll right, I want to toast with the anniversary hazy today! The lamb and cheese both sound tempting too, and having a drink at Mugibaru would absolutely be a good time!
