Marumugi in Shinjuku lists five craft beers for August 1
Beer pub Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has posted its August 1 tap lineup. The selection includes MEET² from Baird Brewing x Shibataya Sake Shop and a new Italian Pilsner, Ryūsui Sōsō, from Hi no Moto Brewing, alongside three other distinct beers.
Hop BroIn Shinjuku's Arakicho, Marumugi just posted five taps for August 1. It's a three-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome, and this lineup makes a detour basically mandatory.
MugiWhat! A beer heaven in three minutes and they still gave us five choices? IPA to dark beer? My brain is foaming already!
Hop BroThe range is the point. Baird Brewing x Shibataya's MEET² is a Session IPA, Hinomoto Brewing's Ryusui Soso is an Italian Pilsner, and Baeren's Schwarz makes this an all-star spread.
MugiHold on, what is an Italian Pilsner? If you say Italian, I start expecting the beer to arrive with pasta!
Hop BroSimple version: it's a crisp pilsner with extra hop aroma layered on top. Ryusui Soso is floral and dry, with a sharp bitter finish that really works on a hot day.
MugiOhhh! Then MEET² being a best friend for meat dishes sounds dangerous. Even the name feels like it wants to hug a burger!
Hop BroThat is exactly the idea. MEET² is a 5.0% Session IPA, so it has flavor without getting too heavy, making it a pairing-first beer.
MugiWait, Session IPA doesn't mean a beer for sitting in a circle and sharing your feelings?
Hop BroWrong session. It means a lower-ABV style built so you can enjoy more than one. The Akita Peach Sour is a 3.5% fruit cider, Purple Jet Sky is a citrusy, dank pale ale, and the Schwarz is roasty but easy-drinking.
MugiWow, tasting all five in calm Arakicho sounds perfect. I'd start with the 900-yen small pour and promote my favorite to a large.
Hop BroThat is the move. They're closed Tuesdays and holidays, so watch that, but today I absolutely want first round at Marumugi and maybe rounds two through five too.
Marumugi, a small beer bar in Arakicho, Shinjuku, opened in 2011 and sits about a three-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. On August 1, the pub shared a tap lineup that will interest drinkers looking for both food-friendly beers and more aromatic styles.
The day’s menu is priced at JPY 1,200+ tax for large / JPY 900+ tax for small. Five beers are listed, spanning a session IPA, a fruit cider, an Italian Pilsner, a schwarzbier, and a hop-forward pale ale.
- MEET² / Baird Brewing x Shibataya Sake Shop (Shizuoka) 5.0% +100 yen
A Session IPA designed to pair well with meat dishes.
- Akita no Momo no Sour / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) 3.5% +100 yen
A dry, refreshing fruit cider with the aroma of Akita peaches.
- Ryūsui Sōsō / Hi no Moto Brewing (Tokyo) 5.5% +100 yen
A new Italian Pilsner with bright citrusy aroma, a dry finish, and sharp bitterness.
- Schwarz / Baeren Brewery (Iwate) 5.5%
A dark beer with roasted malt character and a surprisingly light body.
- Purple Jet Sky / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi) 5.5% +100 yen
A hop-boosted pale ale with a crisp, lively profile.
Marumugi’s appeal is its range: it is the kind of place where you can compare beer styles side by side without leaving the neighborhood bar setting. For beer fans in Shinjuku, it remains a reliable stop for checking what is on tap that day.
The pub is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroIn Shinjuku's Arakicho, Marumugi just posted five taps for August 1. It's a three-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome, and this lineup makes a detour basically mandatory.
MugiWhat! A beer heaven in three minutes and they still gave us five choices? IPA to dark beer? My brain is foaming already!
Hop BroThe range is the point. Baird Brewing x Shibataya's MEET² is a Session IPA, Hinomoto Brewing's Ryusui Soso is an Italian Pilsner, and Baeren's Schwarz makes this an all-star spread.
MugiHold on, what is an Italian Pilsner? If you say Italian, I start expecting the beer to arrive with pasta!
Hop BroSimple version: it's a crisp pilsner with extra hop aroma layered on top. Ryusui Soso is floral and dry, with a sharp bitter finish that really works on a hot day.
MugiOhhh! Then MEET² being a best friend for meat dishes sounds dangerous. Even the name feels like it wants to hug a burger!
Hop BroThat is exactly the idea. MEET² is a 5.0% Session IPA, so it has flavor without getting too heavy, making it a pairing-first beer.
MugiWait, Session IPA doesn't mean a beer for sitting in a circle and sharing your feelings?
Hop BroWrong session. It means a lower-ABV style built so you can enjoy more than one. The Akita Peach Sour is a 3.5% fruit cider, Purple Jet Sky is a citrusy, dank pale ale, and the Schwarz is roasty but easy-drinking.
MugiWow, tasting all five in calm Arakicho sounds perfect. I'd start with the 900-yen small pour and promote my favorite to a large.
Hop BroThat is the move. They're closed Tuesdays and holidays, so watch that, but today I absolutely want first round at Marumugi and maybe rounds two through five too.
