Shinjuku's Jibeer Bar Marumugi lists five craft beers on June 20
Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, updated its June 20 tap list with five craft beers. The lineup spans a crisp IPA, a fruity wheat beer, a summer citrus ale, and a food-friendly altbier, with pours available in large and small sizes.
Hop BroToday's Marumugi lineup is a hit. Ji-Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku updated its June 20 menu, and five beers on tap is a very good spread.
MugiWait, five of them? Today's tap list is already making me panic before I even sit down. Where do we start?
Hop BroIf you want an easy opener, go with Y.MARKET BREWING's 12 DA CAPO. It's 4.5%, the kind of beer that makes your hand reach for another without thinking. Then there's Shiga Kogen Beer's Sono Ju / NO.10 IPA, 7.5% with real punch but still crisp.
MugiHold on, NO.10 IPA is strong and light at the same time? Are words doing push-ups now? What even is IPA?
Hop BroIPA is a hop-forward style. Big aroma, a firm bitter edge, that's the basic idea. NO.10 has the strength, but it doesn't drink heavy, which is the dangerous part.
MugiThen I'm eyeing Hoppy Weizen! But "weizen" sounds like the final boss in a fantasy game.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Weizen has soft wheat character, so it usually comes off fruity and gentle on the palate. Minoh's version adds hop aroma on top, and Baird Brewing's Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale sounds like sparkling citrus.
MugiWhat is that, summer mikan blast? That's cheating in the best way. So what do I order with food?
Hop BroWith food, it's the Alt choice from Shonan Beer. At 5.0%, it's got elegant depth, and the malt sweetness supports the meal instead of stepping all over it.
MugiThere it is again, malt sweetness! Is that actual sugar sweet, or are you just narrating beer like a novelist today?
Hop BroMalt means malted grain, so think bread-like richness and a little toastiness. And Marumugi does small pours from the 900-yen range, plus that July 4 debut event sounds great. At this point I want a tasting flight.
MugiThen it's settled, tonight's first stop is Marumugi! Start with IPA, get loud over the mikan ale, and land softly with the Alt.
Jibeer Bar Marumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, announced its craft beer lineup for June 20. Large pours are priced at 1,200 yen plus tax and small pours at 900 yen plus tax, making it easy to sample several taps in one visit.
The lineup starts with 12 DA CAPO / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi, 4.5%), described by the bar as the kind of beer that makes you want one more. Next is 其の十 / NO.10 IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano, 7.5%), a strong yet brisk IPA.
For something more aromatic, there is Hoppy Weizen / Minoh Beer (Osaka, 5.0%), a fruity and lively wheat beer. Seasonal drinkers may gravitate toward Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka, 5.0%), presented as a bright, refreshing citrus ale with a summer tangerine character.
Rounding out the list is Alt / Shonan Beer (Kanagawa, 5.0%), a balanced ale with an elegant malt sweetness that the bar notes will pair well with food. It is the sort of beer that fits naturally into a meal, not just a standalone tasting flight.
Marumugi opened in 2011 and is located a short walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station in a quiet corner of Arakicho. Its compact, neighborhood-bar feel makes it suitable both for a focused first stop and for a relaxed second or third drink.
The bar also notes that it is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays. In addition, an original beer launch event is scheduled for July 4, featuring the producer Kanda Hinomaru and a linked performance of Yotsuya Kaidan, adding another beer-and-story angle to the venue's calendar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's Marumugi lineup is a hit. Ji-Beer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku updated its June 20 menu, and five beers on tap is a very good spread.
MugiWait, five of them? Today's tap list is already making me panic before I even sit down. Where do we start?
Hop BroIf you want an easy opener, go with Y.MARKET BREWING's 12 DA CAPO. It's 4.5%, the kind of beer that makes your hand reach for another without thinking. Then there's Shiga Kogen Beer's Sono Ju / NO.10 IPA, 7.5% with real punch but still crisp.
MugiHold on, NO.10 IPA is strong and light at the same time? Are words doing push-ups now? What even is IPA?
Hop BroIPA is a hop-forward style. Big aroma, a firm bitter edge, that's the basic idea. NO.10 has the strength, but it doesn't drink heavy, which is the dangerous part.
MugiThen I'm eyeing Hoppy Weizen! But "weizen" sounds like the final boss in a fantasy game.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Weizen has soft wheat character, so it usually comes off fruity and gentle on the palate. Minoh's version adds hop aroma on top, and Baird Brewing's Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale sounds like sparkling citrus.
MugiWhat is that, summer mikan blast? That's cheating in the best way. So what do I order with food?
Hop BroWith food, it's the Alt choice from Shonan Beer. At 5.0%, it's got elegant depth, and the malt sweetness supports the meal instead of stepping all over it.
MugiThere it is again, malt sweetness! Is that actual sugar sweet, or are you just narrating beer like a novelist today?
Hop BroMalt means malted grain, so think bread-like richness and a little toastiness. And Marumugi does small pours from the 900-yen range, plus that July 4 debut event sounds great. At this point I want a tasting flight.
MugiThen it's settled, tonight's first stop is Marumugi! Start with IPA, get loud over the mikan ale, and land softly with the Alt.
