Marumugi posts a June 12 tap list with five craft beers
Marumugi, a beer pub in Araki-cho, Shinjuku, posted its June 12 craft beer lineup. The selection ranges from a pilsner by Mojiko Retro Beer to an Imperial IPA from Baird Brewing and a porter from VECTOR BEER.
Hop BroToday's five taps at Marumugi look seriously good. From Mojiko Retro Beer's pilsner to Baird Brewing's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA and VECTOR BEER's Third Wave Porter, the range is kind of perfect.
MugiWait, the range is perfect? What does that even mean, do beers get report cards now?
Hop BroIt just means the lineup runs from crisp to rich. Mojiko's pilsner has a snappy bitterness, so it feels made for that first post-work pint.
MugiWhoa, a post-work pint is dangerous information. If it's walkable from Yotsuya-Sanchome, I'm absolutely getting lured in.
Hop BroAnd then Baird Brewing's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA shows up like an 8.5% battle tank. Big hop bitterness, big body, zero subtlety.
MugiHold on, Imperial IPA already sounds strong! Is that the kind of beer that makes my energy level go double speed?
Hop BroMore or less. 'Imperial' usually means higher alcohol and a thicker flavor profile. Then Minoh Beer's Hoppy Weizen brings a fruity weizen nose, with banana-like esters and bright hop aroma layered together.
MugiWeizen is the wheat one, right? Banana-like aroma in a beer is still such a weirdly magical sentence!
Hop BroExactly. Ushitora Brewery's Mayottara Kono Pale! is made for the first pour, and VECTOR BEER's Third Wave Porter gives you dark-beer depth without dragging heavy.
MugiThis lineup is too complete. If there's even a light-on-its-feet porter, I want pale ale first, pilsner next, and porter to close.
Hop BroPlus it's 1,200 yen plus a bit for a large, 900 yen plus a bit for a small, and there's a July 4 event for an original beer too. This is tonight's first stop for sure, and I'm starting with Suruga Bay.
MugiThen it's settled. Tonight's detour is Marumugi, I'm ordering the Hoppy Weizen, and you're absolutely getting that Suruga Bay.
Marumugi, a small beer pub in Araki-cho, Shinjuku, has published its tap list for June 12. The lineup starts at JPY 1,200+ for a large pour and JPY 900+ for a small one, with a range that spans a crisp pilsner, a hop-forward Imperial IPA, a fruity wheat beer, a pale ale, and a porter.
Today's lineup
- Pilsner / Mojiko Retro Beer (Fukuoka) 5.0%
A refreshing pilsner built around a clean, bitter finish.
- Suruga Bay Imperial IPA / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) 8.5% +JPY 100
A strong, bitter IPA for drinkers looking for intensity.
- Hoppy Weizen / Minoh Beer (Osaka) 5.0% +JPY 100
A bright wheat beer with a fruit-forward aroma.
- If in Doubt, Pick This Pale! / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi) 5.0% +JPY 100
A straightforward pale ale that works well as a first order.
- Third Wave Porter / VECTOR BEER (Tokyo) 4.0% +JPY 100
A porter that keeps its dark character while staying relatively light on the palate.
The venue opened in 2011 and sits on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Araki-cho, Shinjuku. It is a compact beer bar near Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, which makes it an easy stop after work. The notice also says the bar will be closed on Tuesdays and public holidays from December 5, 2024.
Marumugi also announced a July 4 event featuring a debut tasting of an original beer produced by kōdan performer Kanda Hinomaru. The program pairs a coffee-scented special beer with a visit to Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine and a performance of "Yotsuya Kaidan". The event will be held at Marumugi, with admission priced at JPY 2,000 plus drinks. It is a fitting example of the bar's mix of local beer culture and curated events.
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Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's five taps at Marumugi look seriously good. From Mojiko Retro Beer's pilsner to Baird Brewing's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA and VECTOR BEER's Third Wave Porter, the range is kind of perfect.
MugiWait, the range is perfect? What does that even mean, do beers get report cards now?
Hop BroIt just means the lineup runs from crisp to rich. Mojiko's pilsner has a snappy bitterness, so it feels made for that first post-work pint.
MugiWhoa, a post-work pint is dangerous information. If it's walkable from Yotsuya-Sanchome, I'm absolutely getting lured in.
Hop BroAnd then Baird Brewing's Suruga Bay Imperial IPA shows up like an 8.5% battle tank. Big hop bitterness, big body, zero subtlety.
MugiHold on, Imperial IPA already sounds strong! Is that the kind of beer that makes my energy level go double speed?
Hop BroMore or less. 'Imperial' usually means higher alcohol and a thicker flavor profile. Then Minoh Beer's Hoppy Weizen brings a fruity weizen nose, with banana-like esters and bright hop aroma layered together.
MugiWeizen is the wheat one, right? Banana-like aroma in a beer is still such a weirdly magical sentence!
Hop BroExactly. Ushitora Brewery's Mayottara Kono Pale! is made for the first pour, and VECTOR BEER's Third Wave Porter gives you dark-beer depth without dragging heavy.
MugiThis lineup is too complete. If there's even a light-on-its-feet porter, I want pale ale first, pilsner next, and porter to close.
Hop BroPlus it's 1,200 yen plus a bit for a large, 900 yen plus a bit for a small, and there's a July 4 event for an original beer too. This is tonight's first stop for sure, and I'm starting with Suruga Bay.
MugiThen it's settled. Tonight's detour is Marumugi, I'm ordering the Hoppy Weizen, and you're absolutely getting that Suruga Bay.
