Marumugi Offers Five Japanese Craft Beers on October 9
Craft beer pub Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Tokyo, has announced a five-beer lineup for October 9, 2026. The selection ranges from a dry peach weizen and hop-forward IPA to porter, sweet-roasted red ale, and ESB. Prices are ¥1,300 for a large serving and ¥1,000 for a small.
Hop BroMarumugi, a local beer bar in Arakicho, Yotsuya, has five Japanese craft beers on tap for October 9. From peach to ESB, it’s a wonderfully broad lineup!
MugiWhat?! There’s everything from peach to dark beer? I might freeze in front of the menu forever!
Hop BroFirst up is Minoh Beer’s Japanese Peach Weizen, the Shimizu White Peach version. It’s 5.0% ABV, fragrant and juicy, yet dry on the finish.
MugiWhat even is a Weizen? If it has a dry finish, does that mean it won’t be overly sweet like peach juice?
Hop BroExactly! A Weizen is a German-style beer made with wheat, known for a soft mouthfeel. This one gives you peach aroma and crispness together.
MugiOoh! Next is Ushitorа Brewery’s Old-School Hop Star IPA☆? That name makes it sound like a concert is happening in my mouth!
Hop BroAt 6.5% ABV, it’s an IPA with a solid hop presence. IPA is a style for enjoying hop aroma and bitterness, and this one combines nostalgia with drinkability.
MugiAfter the concert, it’s time for something cozy! Swan Lake Beer’s porter sounds like a roasty, mellow dark beer—perfect for an autumn night!
Hop BroThen there’s COEDO’s Beniaka, 7.0% ABV and made with Kawagoe sweet potatoes, plus Isekado Brewery’s ESB, which has depth and a clean finish and pairs beautifully with food. ESB is a British-style ale with rich malt character.
MugiPeach, wheat, hops, dark malt, sweet potato, and British style—all together! At Marumugi in Arakicho, I want to try them one by one, starting at ¥1,000 small!
Jibeer Bar Marumugi, a craft beer pub located in Arakicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, has published its beer lineup for October 9. Five beers from breweries across Japan are available, covering fruit-forward wheat beer, hop-driven IPA, dark beer, a malt-focused red ale, and an English-style ESB.
Minoh Beer’s “Kokusan Momo Weizen Shimizu Hakuho Ver.” from Osaka is a 5.0% weizen featuring fresh peach aromas and a dry finish. It offers a crisp way to enjoy the character of Japanese white peaches without an overly sweet impression.
Ushitora Brewery’s “Orei no Hopster IPA☆” from Tochigi comes in at 6.5%. The beer is described as both nostalgic and new, with the distinctive hop character associated with classic IPAs.
For darker beer fans, Swan Lake Beer’s “Swan Lake Porter” from Niigata is 6.0%, combining roasted notes with a smooth, mild palate. COEDO’s “Beniaka” from Saitama is stronger at 7.0% and uses Kawagoe’s distinctive beniaka sweet potato to create a gently sweet, roasted profile.
Ise Kadoya Beer’s 5.0% “ESB” from Mie rounds out the selection with deep malt character and a clean finish. Its balanced profile should work well with food as well as on its own.
The beers are priced at ¥1,300 for a large serving and ¥1,000 for a small. Marumugi is located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, an area known for its compact bars and restaurants. The pub is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays. Prices were standardized from October 1 following a significant increase in carbon dioxide costs.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, a local beer bar in Arakicho, Yotsuya, has five Japanese craft beers on tap for October 9. From peach to ESB, it’s a wonderfully broad lineup!
MugiWhat?! There’s everything from peach to dark beer? I might freeze in front of the menu forever!
Hop BroFirst up is Minoh Beer’s Japanese Peach Weizen, the Shimizu White Peach version. It’s 5.0% ABV, fragrant and juicy, yet dry on the finish.
MugiWhat even is a Weizen? If it has a dry finish, does that mean it won’t be overly sweet like peach juice?
Hop BroExactly! A Weizen is a German-style beer made with wheat, known for a soft mouthfeel. This one gives you peach aroma and crispness together.
MugiOoh! Next is Ushitorа Brewery’s Old-School Hop Star IPA☆? That name makes it sound like a concert is happening in my mouth!
Hop BroAt 6.5% ABV, it’s an IPA with a solid hop presence. IPA is a style for enjoying hop aroma and bitterness, and this one combines nostalgia with drinkability.
MugiAfter the concert, it’s time for something cozy! Swan Lake Beer’s porter sounds like a roasty, mellow dark beer—perfect for an autumn night!
Hop BroThen there’s COEDO’s Beniaka, 7.0% ABV and made with Kawagoe sweet potatoes, plus Isekado Brewery’s ESB, which has depth and a clean finish and pairs beautifully with food. ESB is a British-style ale with rich malt character.
MugiPeach, wheat, hops, dark malt, sweet potato, and British style—all together! At Marumugi in Arakicho, I want to try them one by one, starting at ¥1,000 small!
