Shinjuku local beer bar Marumugi to serve Repubrew and five other beers on May 25
The local beer bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, has released its beer menu for today, May 25. Featuring Repubrew's "Hon Nama" along with Ushitora, Shima Brewery, Y.MARKET BREWING, and COEDO, it offers five labels in two sizes.
Hop BroToday, Shinjuku's Arakicho local beer bar Marumugi is interesting. The draft lineup for May 25 is well put together, and the more you drink, the more its expression changes.
MugiWhoa! Just the today's beer menu is enough to get that excited? And if you can do a tasting comparison in Shinjuku, my trip home is already in danger!
Hop BroFirst up is Repubrew's Hon Nama / 5.5%. Even the announcement says it feels like, 'This one is the perfect first drink,' so it's a very strong opening choice.
MugiHuh! By the way, what's the difference between draft beer and cans or bottles? Now I feel like a beer lesson is about to start!
Hop BroDraft beer is appealing because it tends to bring out a fresh aroma. The impression changes depending on how it's poured and the temperature too, so drinking it at a bar adds a lot to the experience.
MugiWhat! So Ushitora's Ushitoraman Dyna IPA is the kind that comes at you with a burst of aroma?
Hop BroExactly. It's an aroma-forward IPA, and the bitterness is kept smart and balanced, so it's designed to be approachable even for IPA beginners.
MugiWhen you say smart bitterness, it sounds a little too clever for me... but Shiranui Ale is such a cute name! What does it taste like?
Hop BroShima Brewery's Shiranui Ale sounds like a light, citrusy beer, and as a Mie label it seems like something you could drink very easily. It should suit a hot day too.
MugiWait, and Kyara-Kyara- is an India Pale Lager? A lager with IPA-like aroma feels a little unfair, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it. COEDO's white grape and tropical aroma, the richness of caramel malt, and a crisp bitterness at the end give it both body and drinkability.
MugiAnd if you can enjoy it in two sizes, you'll want to try a bunch of them. Hearing that it's only a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station makes me want to go right now!
Hop BroSince it's a place to drink slowly that opened in 2011, just remember that it's closed on Tuesdays and holidays, and next time I want to go at it from Hon Nama in order.
MugiYeah, we'll start with a toast with Hon Nama for the first drink, and before we know it we'll probably be having a blast doing a tasting comparison! This is definitely the kind of night where beer hijacks your plans!
Draft lineup for May 25
Local beer bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, is announcing its craft beer menu for May 25. Prices are Large 1,200 yen + extra / Small 900 yen + extra, with some labels set at +100 yen. It is a lineup that starts well with the first glass and reveals more of each beer's character as you keep drinking.
- Hon Nama / Repubrew (Shizuoka) 5.5%
A draft beer introduced as, "This one is the perfect first drink."
- Ushitoraman Dyna IPA / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi) 6.5% +100 yen
An IPA that brings out the aroma while keeping the bitterness smart and clean.
- Shiranui Ale / Shima Brewery (Mie) 5.0% +100 yen
A light, easy-drinking beer with a description that suggests a citrusy character.
- Over Drive Pale Ale / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi) 5.5% +100 yen
A label that offers just the right amount of character within the drinkability typical of a pale ale.
- Kyara-Kyara- / COEDO (Saitama) 5.5%
In the May 25 notice, this is introduced as an India Pale Lager with aromas of white grapes and tropical fruit, richness from caramel malt, and a crisp bitterness.
Marumugi is a small beer bar on the second floor of the Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, about a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. As a shop opened in 2011, it conveys the pleasure of slowly enjoying draft beer rather than flashy presentation. It is currently closed on Tuesdays and holidays, and will be closed on Sunday, June 7, 2026, and Monday, June 8, due to the owner's schedule. Tuesday, June 9 is its regular closing day, so normal business resumes on Wednesday, June 10. It is an easy place to use on a day when you want to pair food with drinks and compare the character of each brewery.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Shinjuku's Arakicho local beer bar Marumugi is interesting. The draft lineup for May 25 is well put together, and the more you drink, the more its expression changes.
MugiWhoa! Just the today's beer menu is enough to get that excited? And if you can do a tasting comparison in Shinjuku, my trip home is already in danger!
Hop BroFirst up is Repubrew's Hon Nama / 5.5%. Even the announcement says it feels like, 'This one is the perfect first drink,' so it's a very strong opening choice.
MugiHuh! By the way, what's the difference between draft beer and cans or bottles? Now I feel like a beer lesson is about to start!
Hop BroDraft beer is appealing because it tends to bring out a fresh aroma. The impression changes depending on how it's poured and the temperature too, so drinking it at a bar adds a lot to the experience.
MugiWhat! So Ushitora's Ushitoraman Dyna IPA is the kind that comes at you with a burst of aroma?
Hop BroExactly. It's an aroma-forward IPA, and the bitterness is kept smart and balanced, so it's designed to be approachable even for IPA beginners.
MugiWhen you say smart bitterness, it sounds a little too clever for me... but Shiranui Ale is such a cute name! What does it taste like?
Hop BroShima Brewery's Shiranui Ale sounds like a light, citrusy beer, and as a Mie label it seems like something you could drink very easily. It should suit a hot day too.
MugiWait, and Kyara-Kyara- is an India Pale Lager? A lager with IPA-like aroma feels a little unfair, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's what's interesting about it. COEDO's white grape and tropical aroma, the richness of caramel malt, and a crisp bitterness at the end give it both body and drinkability.
MugiAnd if you can enjoy it in two sizes, you'll want to try a bunch of them. Hearing that it's only a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station makes me want to go right now!
Hop BroSince it's a place to drink slowly that opened in 2011, just remember that it's closed on Tuesdays and holidays, and next time I want to go at it from Hon Nama in order.
MugiYeah, we'll start with a toast with Hon Nama for the first drink, and before we know it we'll probably be having a blast doing a tasting comparison! This is definitely the kind of night where beer hijacks your plans!