Shinjuku’s local beer bar Marumugi lines up five draft beers from Akita to Nagano on April 22
The beer pub "Local Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has released its craft beer lineup for April 22. Five labels that showcase regional character, including HOPDOG BREWING and Ise Kadoya Beer, are on tap.
Hop BroToday, Shinjuku’s Arakicho Local Beer Bar Marumugi announced its draft lineup for April 22. From Akita to Nagano, five distinctive beers are lined up, and it’s the kind of selection that makes you want to drink just by looking at it.
MugiWhoa! Being able to compare five kinds sounds so fun! But from Akita to Nagano... did these beers travel in from far away?
Hop BroExactly. For example, from HOPDOG BREWING in Akita comes 39 OTAMA SAISON. A saison is a style that tends to be light and dry, with fermentation-derived aromas coming through easily, so it’s a great match for a springtime drink.
MugiIt’s called a saison, but it’s strange how it looks like a seasonal juice! Does dry finish mean it has a crisp, clean aftertaste?
Hop BroThat’s the idea. And from Romantic Village Craft Brewery in Tochigi there’s Mugi 4.5 Ryo, while Baird Brewing in Shizuoka has Wheat King Wit. Those lean more toward wheat character and fruitiness.
MugiWhat’s that! Just from the name, witbier already sounds refreshing! I thought wheat beer would taste kind of bready, but it can be fruity too.
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Golden Dragon is the kind of beer that puts aroma out front, and Minami Shinshu Beer’s Hima Bitter is a light, spring-appropriate bitter. The lineup has nice range, from more toasty to more refreshing.
MugiBitter isn’t just bitter, right? When you say light and springlike, it changes the image a bit.
Hop BroEven when bitterness is the star, a spring bitter is the kind that keeps things from feeling heavy. Marumugi is a small beer pub, but having five beers with this much range that you can choose based on your mood is a strong point.
MugiAnd it’s in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, just a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome, so you can swing by after work! That easy detour location is almost unfair.
Hop BroWhat’s more, large is 1,200 yen + tax and small is 900 yen + tax, so it’s easy to try, and since Tuesdays and public holidays are closed, checking ahead is important. This is definitely one that makes me want to put it near the top of my tonight’s drink candidates list.
MugiYeah, after reading this I totally want to drink! I’d start with 39 OTAMA SAISON, and you, Hop bro, are obviously going to drink them all, right?
Hop BroOf course I’m interested in all of them, but I’d start with the saison to wake up my palate and finish with Hima Bitter. Today I’m already in the mood for bar-hopping drinks, and I feel like Marumugi is pulling me in.
At the small beer pub "Local Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku, the draft lineup for April 22 was announced. Prices are large 1,200 yen + tax, small 900 yen + tax. Inside, you can compare five different beers with distinct flavor profiles, from light to toasty to fruity.
Today's menu:
- 39 OTAMA SAISON / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) 5.0% +100 yen
- Mugi 4.5 Ryo / Romantic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi) 4.5% +100 yen
- Wheat King Wit / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) 5.0%
- Golden Dragon / Ise Kadoya Beer 4.0% +100 yen
- Hima Bitter / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) 4.0% +100 yen
Looking at the lineup, the styles range across saison, wit, and bitter, making it easy to choose according to your mood, from a crisp glass to one with a toasty character. For example, "39 OTAMA SAISON" is described as having a light, dry finish, while "Wheat King Wit" leans fruity and refreshing. "Golden Dragon" puts its aroma front and center, and "Hima Bitter" is introduced as a light, springtime bitter.
Marumugi is a beer bar that opened in 2011, located on the 2nd floor of Ichibankan Building at 1 Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward. It is a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, making it easy to stop by after work. Note that Tuesdays and public holidays have been closed days since December 5, 2024. There is also an announcement that some public holidays during the Golden Week period will be treated as special business days, so it is wise to confirm in advance if visiting on a holiday.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Shinjuku’s Arakicho Local Beer Bar Marumugi announced its draft lineup for April 22. From Akita to Nagano, five distinctive beers are lined up, and it’s the kind of selection that makes you want to drink just by looking at it.
MugiWhoa! Being able to compare five kinds sounds so fun! But from Akita to Nagano... did these beers travel in from far away?
Hop BroExactly. For example, from HOPDOG BREWING in Akita comes 39 OTAMA SAISON. A saison is a style that tends to be light and dry, with fermentation-derived aromas coming through easily, so it’s a great match for a springtime drink.
MugiIt’s called a saison, but it’s strange how it looks like a seasonal juice! Does dry finish mean it has a crisp, clean aftertaste?
Hop BroThat’s the idea. And from Romantic Village Craft Brewery in Tochigi there’s Mugi 4.5 Ryo, while Baird Brewing in Shizuoka has Wheat King Wit. Those lean more toward wheat character and fruitiness.
MugiWhat’s that! Just from the name, witbier already sounds refreshing! I thought wheat beer would taste kind of bready, but it can be fruity too.
Hop BroExactly. On top of that, Ise Kadoya Beer’s Golden Dragon is the kind of beer that puts aroma out front, and Minami Shinshu Beer’s Hima Bitter is a light, spring-appropriate bitter. The lineup has nice range, from more toasty to more refreshing.
MugiBitter isn’t just bitter, right? When you say light and springlike, it changes the image a bit.
Hop BroEven when bitterness is the star, a spring bitter is the kind that keeps things from feeling heavy. Marumugi is a small beer pub, but having five beers with this much range that you can choose based on your mood is a strong point.
MugiAnd it’s in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, just a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome, so you can swing by after work! That easy detour location is almost unfair.
Hop BroWhat’s more, large is 1,200 yen + tax and small is 900 yen + tax, so it’s easy to try, and since Tuesdays and public holidays are closed, checking ahead is important. This is definitely one that makes me want to put it near the top of my tonight’s drink candidates list.
MugiYeah, after reading this I totally want to drink! I’d start with 39 OTAMA SAISON, and you, Hop bro, are obviously going to drink them all, right?
Hop BroOf course I’m interested in all of them, but I’d start with the saison to wake up my palate and finish with Hima Bitter. Today I’m already in the mood for bar-hopping drinks, and I feel like Marumugi is pulling me in.