Mugibaru in Kamata posts a 10-beer tap list with Shiga Kogen and Yellow Monkey Brewing
Mugibaru, a beer pub in Nishi-Kamata, Tokyo, has shared its current tap lineup featuring Shiga Kogen Beer and Yellow Monkey Brewing. The list spans fruit IPA, barrel-aged IPA, and radler styles, making it an appealing stop for drinkers who like variety.
Hop BroKamata is looking dangerous tonight. Mugibaru's 10 taps are out, and with Shiga Kogen Beer plus Yellow Monkey Brewing on deck, it's basically a trap for IPA people.
MugiWhat! This lineup in Kamata is wild. From fruit IPA to radler? My stomach just called an emergency meeting!
Hop BroFirst one I'd circle is Shiga Kogen Beer's Shinshu Heion 5%. It's a light fruit IPA with bright aroma and an easy finish, so it screams first pint.
MugiOkay, but fruit IPA means what exactly? Is it sweet, bitter, or just refusing to label itself?
Hop BroSimple version: it's an IPA wearing fruit-like aroma. You still get hop bitterness, but there's brightness and juiciness layered on top, so it doesn't end as just bitter.
MugiI get it! Then what about Yellow Monkey Brewing's barrel-aged 9.5% monster? That name sounds like a final boss!
Hop BroThat's the Barrel Aged Imperial IPA, and the point is barrel-aged depth. Time in wood can add woody notes and soft sweetness, so it's strong but still pulls you in with aroma.
MugiSo the beer picks up wood notes too? Beer taking a nap sounded cute, but this came back wearing a tailored suit!
Hop BroAnd NEXT has Shiga Kogen Beer's Mugamuchu Hazy IPA waiting in the wings. Getting that next to Shinshu Heion makes the differences within one brewery really easy to taste.
MugiHold on, what is hazy then? The name sounds sleepy. Does it taste blurry too?
Hop BroHazy usually means some cloudiness, with a softer mouthfeel and juicy character. Add Minoh Beer's Osaru IPA, Hime Beer’s Karan Hyuganatsu Fruit Ale, Isekadoya's Meyer Lemon Radler, and even Jukusen, and you've got a full range that honestly makes me want a round right now.
MugiAnd they even pair it with cold noodles and Mizubasho junmai ginjo? A flight-night plan is completely built already. I want to start with Shinshu Heion and sprint all the way to the radler!
Mugibaru, a beer pub in Nishi-Kamata, Ota Ward, Tokyo, has posted its current tap list. The lineup ranges from bright fruit IPA to a barrel-aged imperial IPA and a radler, giving beer fans plenty of room for comparison tasting.
On Tap
- Shinshu Heian / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano): Fruit IPA, 5%
- Barrel Aged Imperial IPA / Yellow Monkey Brewing (Kanagawa): Barrel Aged IPA, 9.5%
- Karan Hyuganatsu Fruit Ale / Hime Beer (Ehime): Fruit ale, 2%
- Osaru IPA / Minoh Beer (Osaka): IPA, 6%
- Jukusen / Asahi: Pilsner, 5.5%
Next
- Hysteric IPA / Y.Market Brewing (Aichi): American IPA, 7%
- Mata Ashita IPA / Y.Market Brewing (Aichi): American IPA, 6%
- Mugamuchu / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano): Hazy IPA, 7.5%
- I.P.A / North Island Beer (Hokkaido): IPA, 6.5%
- Meyer Lemon Radler / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie): Radler, 4%
The most notable point is the Shiga Kogen pair: "Shinshu Heian" and "Mugamuchu" offer two different takes from the same brewery, one fruit-forward and one hazy. Add in Yellow Monkey Brewing's 9.5% barrel-aged IPA, Minoh Beer’s Osaru IPA, and Ise Kadoya’s Meyer Lemon Radler, and the list covers a broad range of bitterness, aroma, and drinking weight.
The post also pairs drinks with food such as Junmai Ginjo sake and a chilled vegetable noodle dish, which fits Mugibaru’s role as a beer pub that invites you to linger over both food and beer. For anyone in Kamata looking to build a flight around IPAs and more, this is a list worth checking.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKamata is looking dangerous tonight. Mugibaru's 10 taps are out, and with Shiga Kogen Beer plus Yellow Monkey Brewing on deck, it's basically a trap for IPA people.
MugiWhat! This lineup in Kamata is wild. From fruit IPA to radler? My stomach just called an emergency meeting!
Hop BroFirst one I'd circle is Shiga Kogen Beer's Shinshu Heion 5%. It's a light fruit IPA with bright aroma and an easy finish, so it screams first pint.
MugiOkay, but fruit IPA means what exactly? Is it sweet, bitter, or just refusing to label itself?
Hop BroSimple version: it's an IPA wearing fruit-like aroma. You still get hop bitterness, but there's brightness and juiciness layered on top, so it doesn't end as just bitter.
MugiI get it! Then what about Yellow Monkey Brewing's barrel-aged 9.5% monster? That name sounds like a final boss!
Hop BroThat's the Barrel Aged Imperial IPA, and the point is barrel-aged depth. Time in wood can add woody notes and soft sweetness, so it's strong but still pulls you in with aroma.
MugiSo the beer picks up wood notes too? Beer taking a nap sounded cute, but this came back wearing a tailored suit!
Hop BroAnd NEXT has Shiga Kogen Beer's Mugamuchu Hazy IPA waiting in the wings. Getting that next to Shinshu Heion makes the differences within one brewery really easy to taste.
MugiHold on, what is hazy then? The name sounds sleepy. Does it taste blurry too?
Hop BroHazy usually means some cloudiness, with a softer mouthfeel and juicy character. Add Minoh Beer's Osaru IPA, Hime Beer’s Karan Hyuganatsu Fruit Ale, Isekadoya's Meyer Lemon Radler, and even Jukusen, and you've got a full range that honestly makes me want a round right now.
MugiAnd they even pair it with cold noodles and Mizubasho junmai ginjo? A flight-night plan is completely built already. I want to start with Shinshu Heion and sprint all the way to the radler!
