Shinjuku's Local Beer Bar Marumugi Lines Up COEDO and 5 Others on May 14
The beer pub "Local Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has unveiled its craft beer lineup for May 14. Five labels are on offer from COEDO, Y.MARKET BREWING, Ise Kadoya Beer, Baird Brewing, and Minami Shinshu Beer, spanning everything from session IPA to fruity IPA and golden ale.
Hop BroToday, the Local Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward is interesting. On the taps for May 14, COEDO and five other beers are lined up, and it is a lineup that really hits the spot for people who love tasting side by side.
MugiWait, you can drink five types at once? That alone is exciting, but what kinds of beers are there?
Hop BroFirst is COEDO's Marihana. It is a 4.3% session IPA, and its citrus aroma spreads in a light, refreshing way, so it is perfect as the first glass.
MugiSession IPA sounds like it means you can drink it lightly and easily, but how is it actually different? The name alone is kind of hard to get!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it keeps the hoppy character of an IPA while having lower alcohol, making it easier to enjoy several glasses. So you get the aroma without feeling like you have to take it too seriously.
MugiOhhh! So Y.MARKET BREWING's Over Drive IPA is the opposite, more of a punchy one? It says the bitterness is strong, so I feel a little braced for impact!
Hop BroExactly. At 6.0%, it is an IPA with firm bitterness. It is the kind of beer that puts the hop outline front and center, so it tends to appeal to people looking for sharpness and punch more than aroma.
MugiOh, so the direction is totally different. And Ise Kadoya Beer's Mugi no Manimani sounds gentle in both name and taste, with that toasty, crisp, easy-drinking vibe!
Hop BroExactly. And when Baird Brewing's Fruity Life Citrus IPA comes into the mix, the citrus character really bursts out and changes the whole mood. At 7.0%, it feels like it is aiming for both aromatic brightness and satisfying body.
MugiI am curious about Minami Shinshu Beer's Komagatake Ale too! A golden ale suited to early summer, with both freshness and richness, is kind of cheating, isn't it?
Hop BroThat is exactly what makes it interesting. It is a day when tasting and comparing is fun. At a calm beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, I would want to lean over a chilled glass and think hard about which one to choose today.
MugiYeah, I definitely want to go! It seems perfect for a post-work drink, and I think I would start with Marihana, then go after the fruitier styles!
Today's Lineup
"Local Beer Bar Marumugi" in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, is introducing its beer menu for May 14. Prices are 1,200 yen+ for a large size and 900 yen+ for a small size, and today's selection features five beers with distinct characters.
- Marihana / COEDO (4.3%)
A light session IPA with a fresh citrus aroma.
- Over Drive IPA / Y.MARKET BREWING (6.0%)
An IPA with a firm, pronounced bitterness.
- Mugi no Manimani / Ise Kadoya Beer (5.0%)
Toasty, crisp, and easy to drink.
- Fruity Life Citrus IPA / Baird Brewing (7.0%)
An IPA bursting with citrus notes.
- Komagatake Ale / Minami Shinshu Beer (7.0%)
A golden ale suited to early summer, with both freshness and richness.
Marumugi is a small beer bar located on the second floor of the Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward. It is easy to reach on foot from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, making it a convenient spot for days when you want to sit back and enjoy a relaxed glass. On the blog, the bar says that even on changeable-weather days, "the beer is well chilled, and we look forward to seeing you today as well," so it seems like a good place to stop by for a drink after work.
This lineup offers a wide range, from hop-driven IPAs to beers that bring out the flavor of barley, citrus-forward pours, and a golden ale that feels like early summer. It is the kind of day where comparing beers side by side makes the differences in flavor especially fun to notice.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, the Local Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward is interesting. On the taps for May 14, COEDO and five other beers are lined up, and it is a lineup that really hits the spot for people who love tasting side by side.
MugiWait, you can drink five types at once? That alone is exciting, but what kinds of beers are there?
Hop BroFirst is COEDO's Marihana. It is a 4.3% session IPA, and its citrus aroma spreads in a light, refreshing way, so it is perfect as the first glass.
MugiSession IPA sounds like it means you can drink it lightly and easily, but how is it actually different? The name alone is kind of hard to get!
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it keeps the hoppy character of an IPA while having lower alcohol, making it easier to enjoy several glasses. So you get the aroma without feeling like you have to take it too seriously.
MugiOhhh! So Y.MARKET BREWING's Over Drive IPA is the opposite, more of a punchy one? It says the bitterness is strong, so I feel a little braced for impact!
Hop BroExactly. At 6.0%, it is an IPA with firm bitterness. It is the kind of beer that puts the hop outline front and center, so it tends to appeal to people looking for sharpness and punch more than aroma.
MugiOh, so the direction is totally different. And Ise Kadoya Beer's Mugi no Manimani sounds gentle in both name and taste, with that toasty, crisp, easy-drinking vibe!
Hop BroExactly. And when Baird Brewing's Fruity Life Citrus IPA comes into the mix, the citrus character really bursts out and changes the whole mood. At 7.0%, it feels like it is aiming for both aromatic brightness and satisfying body.
MugiI am curious about Minami Shinshu Beer's Komagatake Ale too! A golden ale suited to early summer, with both freshness and richness, is kind of cheating, isn't it?
Hop BroThat is exactly what makes it interesting. It is a day when tasting and comparing is fun. At a calm beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, I would want to lean over a chilled glass and think hard about which one to choose today.
MugiYeah, I definitely want to go! It seems perfect for a post-work drink, and I think I would start with Marihana, then go after the fruitier styles!