Marumugi in Arakicho posts June 29 craft beer lineup with five taps
Beer Pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, posted its June 29 craft beer lineup. The taps span five distinct beers, from COEDO’s Cold IPA and a New Zealand hop IPA to a shiranui-fragrant weissbier, a spice-forward collaboration IPA, and a mellow altbier.
Hop BroToday's topic is Ji Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku. They posted their June 29 tap list, and the five-beer lineup is seriously strong.
MugiWait, five beers to compare already sounds fun! What's on tap?
Hop BroLeading it off is COEDO's Ao-AO-. It's a 5.5% Cold IPA with a crisp finish, punchy hops, and citrus notes like grapefruit and orange.
MugiHold on, Cold IPA sounds like a refrigerator picked a fight with a pale ale. Is it cold, or is it IPA?
Hop BroBasically, it's a crisp-style IPA. You get lager-like drinkability with IPA hop aroma, so it really works in hot weather.
MugiOhhh! So it's basically a summer crusher. My throat is already volunteering.
Hop BroThen there's TWO RABBITS BREWING's KIWI IPA, driven by NZ hops and bursting with tropical aroma. The nose starts drinking before the mouth does.
MugiWhat does that even mean, the nose starts drinking first? And they also have Shiranui Weizen from Mojiko Retro Beer? Citrus fans are not staying seated for that.
Hop BroAnd Repubrew × open air brewing's THUNDERSTRUCK IPA comes in swinging with sansho and hops, while Shonan Beer's Alt lands softly with elegant malt depth that works with food.
MugiThat range is wild! And this place even has a July 4 event with a coffee-scented original beer, right? Their coverage is ridiculous.
Hop BroPlus it's walkable from Yotsuya-sanchome, and pours start at small from 900 yen plus a bit, so it's easy to sample across the board. I'd go AO first, then the sansho IPA, then finish on Alt.
MugiThat's the route. Tonight's first pint should be at Marumugi. I want to stand in front of those five taps and overthink every choice.
Beer Pub Marumugi, a small craft beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku, updated its tap list for June 29. The venue listed five beers for the day, with pricing noted at JPY 1,200+tax for a large pour and JPY 900+tax for a small pour. The lineup leans from hop-driven IPA styles to a food-friendly altbier, giving regulars several directions to choose from.
Today's Lineup
- Ao / COEDO (Saitama)
5.5% ABV. A Cold IPA with sharp, hop-forward refreshment and notes described as grapefruit and orange-like.
- KIWI IPA / TWO RABBITS BREWING (Shiga)
6.0% ABV. An IPA built around New Zealand hops and a tropical profile.
- Amakusa Shiranui Weissbier / Mojiko Retro Beer (Fukuoka)
5.0% ABV. A bright, refreshing weissbier with Shiranui citrus character.
- THUNDERSTRUCK IPA / Repubrew × open air brewing (Shizuoka)
5.5% ABV. A collaboration IPA that combines sansho spice and hops for a distinctive profile.
- Alt / Shonan Beer (Kanagawa)
5.0% ABV. A refined, malty ale designed to pair well with food.
Marumugi is located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho 1-chome, Shinjuku. It is the kind of neighborhood beer pub where a rotating tap list and careful style mix matter, especially for drinkers who want to compare aromas, bitterness, and malt balance across different Japanese craft brews.
The post also notes a July 4 event: a special beer launch produced by rakugo-style storyteller Kanda Hino-maru, paired with the performance "Yotsuya Kaidan." The reservation cap had already been reached, but the announcement shows that Marumugi also serves as a compact event space for beer-centered programming.
The shop is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays, so checking the schedule before visiting is a good idea.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Ji Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku. They posted their June 29 tap list, and the five-beer lineup is seriously strong.
MugiWait, five beers to compare already sounds fun! What's on tap?
Hop BroLeading it off is COEDO's Ao-AO-. It's a 5.5% Cold IPA with a crisp finish, punchy hops, and citrus notes like grapefruit and orange.
MugiHold on, Cold IPA sounds like a refrigerator picked a fight with a pale ale. Is it cold, or is it IPA?
Hop BroBasically, it's a crisp-style IPA. You get lager-like drinkability with IPA hop aroma, so it really works in hot weather.
MugiOhhh! So it's basically a summer crusher. My throat is already volunteering.
Hop BroThen there's TWO RABBITS BREWING's KIWI IPA, driven by NZ hops and bursting with tropical aroma. The nose starts drinking before the mouth does.
MugiWhat does that even mean, the nose starts drinking first? And they also have Shiranui Weizen from Mojiko Retro Beer? Citrus fans are not staying seated for that.
Hop BroAnd Repubrew × open air brewing's THUNDERSTRUCK IPA comes in swinging with sansho and hops, while Shonan Beer's Alt lands softly with elegant malt depth that works with food.
MugiThat range is wild! And this place even has a July 4 event with a coffee-scented original beer, right? Their coverage is ridiculous.
Hop BroPlus it's walkable from Yotsuya-sanchome, and pours start at small from 900 yen plus a bit, so it's easy to sample across the board. I'd go AO first, then the sansho IPA, then finish on Alt.
MugiThat's the route. Tonight's first pint should be at Marumugi. I want to stand in front of those five taps and overthink every choice.
