Marumugi in Arakicho Offers Five Craft Taps and an Akita Cider
Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, has announced its October 15, 2026 lineup. The selection ranges from an Akita apple-and-Japanese-pear cider to hop-forward IPA, porter, red ale, and pale ale.
Hop BroMarumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, has five distinctive taps lined up. Its October 15, 2026 list looks seriously good!
MugiWhat? They have cider as well as beer? Cider on tap sounds perfect for autumn!
Hop BroFirst up is HOPDOG BREWING's Akita apple and Japanese pear cider. At 6.5%, it highlights both apple and nashi pear character.
MugiDoes the Japanese pear make it sweet like juice? A 6.5% cider is stronger than I expected!
Hop BroIt should offer more than sweetness—fermentation can bring a crisp finish. Cider is fermented fruit juice, prized for its fruity aroma and acidity.
MugiOoh! Then I want to try something bitter next. Ushitorabrewery's Hop Star IPA☆ already sounds like a celebrity!
Hop BroIPA means India Pale Ale, a style that puts hop aroma and bitterness upfront. This 6.5% beer is for people who want big hop character.
MugiWait, hops do more than make beer bitter? In my head, they were strictly the bitterness department manager!
Hop BroThey run the aroma department too! Swan Lake Beer's porter is a roasty dark beer, with roasted malts that can suggest coffee and cacao.
MugiSo hops have an aroma director too! COEDO's Beniaka uses sweet potato, and Baird's Rising Sun Pale Ale is there too—I'd love a small-size tasting flight!
Hop BroWith large pours at ¥1,300 and small pours at ¥1,000, start with cider, then pale ale, IPA, porter, and Beniaka. It makes me want an Arakicho toast right now!
MugiAbsolutely! Let's check the latest availability, then enjoy everything from Akita fruit to dark beer. I already want to visit Marumugi!
Jibeer Bar Marumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has published its craft beer lineup for October 15, 2026. The menu includes five selections served in large and small pours, priced at 1,300 yen and 1,000 yen respectively, with additional charges applying where noted by the venue.
The selection offers a broad range of profiles:
- Akita Apple and Japanese Pear Cider — HOPDOG BREWING, Akita, 6.5%. A fruit-driven cider combining local apple and Japanese pear character.
- 往年のホップスターIPA☆ — Ushitor a Brewery, Tochigi, 6.5%. A hop-focused IPA for drinkers looking for a stronger aromatic presence.
- Swan Lake Porter — Swan Lake Beer, Niigata, 6.0%. A dark beer suited to slow drinking and roasted malt flavors.
- Beniaka — COEDO, Saitama, 7.0%. A distinctive red beer made with sweet potato, offering an unusual alternative to standard ales.
- Rising Sun Pale Ale — Baird Brewing, Shizuoka, 5.5%. A balanced pale ale that should pair naturally with food.
Starting with the cider and moving through the pale ale, IPA, porter, and Beniaka creates a tasting sequence that highlights differences in fruit character, hop aroma, bitterness, and malt depth. Smaller pours also make it practical to compare several styles in one visit.
Marumugi is located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building at 1 Arakicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo. Its rotating tap list makes it a suitable stop for drinkers who enjoy exploring Japanese craft breweries in a relaxed pub setting. Availability and opening details may change, so visitors should check the venue’s latest information before going.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, has five distinctive taps lined up. Its October 15, 2026 list looks seriously good!
MugiWhat? They have cider as well as beer? Cider on tap sounds perfect for autumn!
Hop BroFirst up is HOPDOG BREWING's Akita apple and Japanese pear cider. At 6.5%, it highlights both apple and nashi pear character.
MugiDoes the Japanese pear make it sweet like juice? A 6.5% cider is stronger than I expected!
Hop BroIt should offer more than sweetness—fermentation can bring a crisp finish. Cider is fermented fruit juice, prized for its fruity aroma and acidity.
MugiOoh! Then I want to try something bitter next. Ushitorabrewery's Hop Star IPA☆ already sounds like a celebrity!
Hop BroIPA means India Pale Ale, a style that puts hop aroma and bitterness upfront. This 6.5% beer is for people who want big hop character.
MugiWait, hops do more than make beer bitter? In my head, they were strictly the bitterness department manager!
Hop BroThey run the aroma department too! Swan Lake Beer's porter is a roasty dark beer, with roasted malts that can suggest coffee and cacao.
MugiSo hops have an aroma director too! COEDO's Beniaka uses sweet potato, and Baird's Rising Sun Pale Ale is there too—I'd love a small-size tasting flight!
Hop BroWith large pours at ¥1,300 and small pours at ¥1,000, start with cider, then pale ale, IPA, porter, and Beniaka. It makes me want an Arakicho toast right now!
MugiAbsolutely! Let's check the latest availability, then enjoy everything from Akita fruit to dark beer. I already want to visit Marumugi!
