Marumugi in Arakicho Adds Frais Pils to Its September 16 Tap List
Beer pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has announced its September 16, 2026 tap list. Five beers are available, including the newly featured Frais Pils from Y.MARKET BREWING, alongside an IPA, a white ale, a lager, and more.
Hop BroMarumugi, a craft-beer bar in Arakicho, has a five-beer tap list today—with a new arrival, too.
MugiWhoa! That sounds perfect after work. Which one is the new beer?
Hop BroIt’s Y.MARKET BREWING’s Frais Pils, a 4.5% French pils from Aichi.
MugiFrench pils? What is that—does it come with a baguette? Is it bread time already?
Hop BroClose, but no! It uses French hops, bringing white-flower and honey aromas plus orange-like citrus in a light, crisp lager.
MugiOoh! Floral and bright, with a clean finish—that sounds ideal for a first pint!
Hop BroFor more weight, there’s Baird Brewing’s 7.0% “Brewer’s Nightmare Rye IPA,” where the rye malt character comes through.
MugiA beer called Nightmare at 7.0%? The next morning might be the sequel—what serious strength!
Hop BroAlso pouring: Vector Brewing’s 6.5% “Onedari White Sox,” Mojiko Retro Beer’s 5.5% “Sakura Beer,” and Hinomoto Brewing’s 4.5% “Little Thing”—a nationwide lineup.
MugiThen let’s start with a small Frais Pils—small pours begin at ¥900—and follow our taste buds. I’m ready for a toast in Arakicho!
Beer pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has published its tap list for September 16. Pours are priced from ¥1,200 for a large serving and ¥900 for a small serving, with selected beers carrying an additional charge.
The highlight is Frais Pils from Y.MARKET BREWING in Aichi. Brewed in the French Pils style at 4.5% ABV, it is described as having elegant white-floral and honey-like aromas, a refreshing orange-like citrus character, a light palate, gentle malt flavor, and a clean finish. It is a new arrival on the list and offers a chance to explore the character of French hops.
Baird Brewing of Shizuoka contributes Brewer's Nightmare Rye IPA, a 7.0% IPA with a substantial profile. Vector Brewing from Tokyo offers O-Nedari White Sox at 6.5%, while Mojiko Retro Beer of Fukuoka brings Sakura Beer, a 5.5% lager-style selection suited to drinkers looking for a more familiar, malt-forward option.
The fifth beer is Little Thing from Hinomoto Brewing in Tokyo, at 4.5% ABV. Its moderate strength makes it a natural candidate for a first pour or a tasting flight alongside the stronger IPA and white ale.
Marumugi’s appeal lies in its rotating selection of Japanese craft beers served in a relaxed pub setting. Visitors can start with a small Frais Pils, then move across the list by strength and style while enjoying the atmosphere of Arakicho. Availability can change, so checking the pub’s latest information before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, a craft-beer bar in Arakicho, has a five-beer tap list today—with a new arrival, too.
MugiWhoa! That sounds perfect after work. Which one is the new beer?
Hop BroIt’s Y.MARKET BREWING’s Frais Pils, a 4.5% French pils from Aichi.
MugiFrench pils? What is that—does it come with a baguette? Is it bread time already?
Hop BroClose, but no! It uses French hops, bringing white-flower and honey aromas plus orange-like citrus in a light, crisp lager.
MugiOoh! Floral and bright, with a clean finish—that sounds ideal for a first pint!
Hop BroFor more weight, there’s Baird Brewing’s 7.0% “Brewer’s Nightmare Rye IPA,” where the rye malt character comes through.
MugiA beer called Nightmare at 7.0%? The next morning might be the sequel—what serious strength!
Hop BroAlso pouring: Vector Brewing’s 6.5% “Onedari White Sox,” Mojiko Retro Beer’s 5.5% “Sakura Beer,” and Hinomoto Brewing’s 4.5% “Little Thing”—a nationwide lineup.
MugiThen let’s start with a small Frais Pils—small pours begin at ¥900—and follow our taste buds. I’m ready for a toast in Arakicho!