Shinjuku's Marumugi Updates Its Taps on March 15, Serving Five Distinctive Craft Beers from Across Japan
The local beer bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, has published its craft beer lineup for March 15, 2026. Five labels from Tochigi, Tokyo, Aichi, Shizuoka, and Nagano are on offer, creating a lineup where you can enjoy a wide range of flavors in a single day, from porter to IPA to apple hop.
Hop BroToday's highlight is Marumugi's March 15 tap update in Arakicho. Five beers from across the country are lined up at once, and the lineup is really well put together!
MugiWhoa, in Shinjuku? And five styles in one day? Is it the kind beginners can enjoy too?
Hop BroExactly. From Ushitora's porter to Repubrew's IPA and Nan Shinshu's apple hop, you can line up a tasting from light to bitter in one straight run.
MugiThat's amazing! But the names are fierce too. Biri Biri Neko Chop sounds like it would open my mood, not a can!
Hop BroAnd the 69 IPA is aiming for the edge of bitterness with an IBU 69 design. That's a killer point for hop lovers.
MugiWhat's IBU? Numbers suddenly got scientific! My brain is foaming over and overflowing!
Hop BroSimply put, IBU is a measure of bitterness. 69 leans clearly bitter, but if the design is good, it won't be just bitter; the aroma stands out too.
MugiHuh, I see! Then I'll start with the 4.0% Neko Chop to build up, and next go for the refreshing route with Apple Hop Ringo Three Brothers!
Hop BroPerfect plan. The prices are easy to choose from too, at Large 1,200 yen+ / Small 900 yen+, and it has a vibe that fits a drink after watching baseball.
MugiIt's settled! I'll go outside Tuesdays and holidays and make a Marumugi toast plan tonight. My mouth is already on standby for craft beer!
Marumugi is a small beer bar operating in Arakicho, within walking distance of Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. True to a shop that opened in 2011, it carefully shares daily tap information while building a lineup centered on domestic craft beer.
The "Today's Craft Beer Lineup" published on March 15, 2026 was notable for its balance of style range and drinkability. Prices were Large 1,200 yen+ / Small 900 yen+. The five taps for the day were as follows.
Beers on Offer on March 15
- Popopopo-ta- (Ushitora Brewery / Tochigi) 4.5% +100 yen
A porter with a gentle mouthfeel, making dark beer easy to enjoy.
- Biri Biri Neko Chop (VECTOR BREWING / Tokyo) 4.0% +100 yen
A brisk ABV range and, as the name suggests, a crisp, sharp pour.
- Inabu Vintage (Y.MARKET BREWING / Aichi) 5.5% +100 yen
A gold lager where the richness of malt is layered with citrus notes.
- 69 IPA (Repubrew / Shizuoka) 7.0%
An IPA designed around IBU 69, letting you enjoy the contours of its bitterness.
- Apple Hop Ringo Three Brothers Ver. (Nan Shinshu Beer / Nagano) 6.5%
A refreshing apple hop that puts its apple character front and center.
The lineup, which places porter, lager, IPA, and fruit beer side by side, is easy to choose from for both people who want to start with something light and those looking for firm bitterness. The article also invites people to stop by for a drink after a baseball game, conveying the feel of a neighborhood beer pub where you can drop in without fuss.
The shop information also notes Tuesday and public holidays as regular closing days. For anyone who wants to compare the personalities of domestic breweries on an evening when the shop is open, Marumugi's same-day tap information is still an update worth checking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's highlight is Marumugi's March 15 tap update in Arakicho. Five beers from across the country are lined up at once, and the lineup is really well put together!
MugiWhoa, in Shinjuku? And five styles in one day? Is it the kind beginners can enjoy too?
Hop BroExactly. From Ushitora's porter to Repubrew's IPA and Nan Shinshu's apple hop, you can line up a tasting from light to bitter in one straight run.
MugiThat's amazing! But the names are fierce too. Biri Biri Neko Chop sounds like it would open my mood, not a can!
Hop BroAnd the 69 IPA is aiming for the edge of bitterness with an IBU 69 design. That's a killer point for hop lovers.
MugiWhat's IBU? Numbers suddenly got scientific! My brain is foaming over and overflowing!
Hop BroSimply put, IBU is a measure of bitterness. 69 leans clearly bitter, but if the design is good, it won't be just bitter; the aroma stands out too.
MugiHuh, I see! Then I'll start with the 4.0% Neko Chop to build up, and next go for the refreshing route with Apple Hop Ringo Three Brothers!
Hop BroPerfect plan. The prices are easy to choose from too, at Large 1,200 yen+ / Small 900 yen+, and it has a vibe that fits a drink after watching baseball.
MugiIt's settled! I'll go outside Tuesdays and holidays and make a Marumugi toast plan tonight. My mouth is already on standby for craft beer!
