Marumugi’s July 15 tap list features HOPDOG Brewing and Ise Kadoya
Marumugi, a long-running beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, shared its July 15 draft lineup. The list spans five beers, from a hop-forward session IPA to a maltier lager and brown ale.
Hop BroToday's topic is Marumugi in Shinjuku Arakicho, and their July 15 draft list looks seriously good. Five beers, spanning IPA, lager, and brown styles, all in a really well-balanced lineup.
MugiWait, five distinct pours in one lineup? That's exactly how 'I'll just have one' turns into a full-on tasting mission!
Hop BroFirst one to notice is HOPDOG BREWING's Session IPA from Akita. It's only 3.5%, but the hop presence still comes through clearly.
MugiHold on, what does session mean? It sounds like an IPA for meetings, and I am absolutely not taking tasting notes in office mode!
Hop BroNo worries there. It basically means lower ABV, easy drinking. You can enjoy it longer without it getting too heavy, while still getting that hop aroma.
MugiOoh, then what about Isekadoya's Lush Hop IPA? That name already sounds like a citrus shower to the face!
Hop BroThat's pretty much it: big citrus aroma in a classic American IPA style. And the same brewery also has a Brown Ale with toasty malt and a gentle bitterness.
MugiSame brewery, but sunny side and twilight side? Also, when you say the malt is toasty, should I imagine walking past a bakery?
Hop BroThat image is actually close. Sweet toasted grain is the idea. Then you've got Roman Craft Brewery's 'Ritsunosuke Monogatari Bakushu,' a German lager made with Tochigi barley, plus Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale with rich malt and clean hop definition.
MugiAnd it's just three minutes from Yotsuya-sanchome? Big pours are 1,200 yen plus a bit and small pours are 900 yen plus a bit, which feels dangerously reasonable!
Hop BroThe best part is the tasting order is obvious. Start with the Session IPA, open up with Lush Hop IPA, then move through the lager, brown, and amber.
MugiThen that's it, tonight is for Marumugi. We go in saying one drink, and somehow end up wanting all five on the board!
Marumugi, a small beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, published its beer menu for July 15. The pricing is listed at JPY 1,200+ for a large pour and JPY 900+ for a small pour. The lineup brings together five draft beers with a clear range of styles, from hop-driven IPAs to a German-style lager and maltier ales.
Today's lineup
- Session IPA / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) 3.5% +100 yen
A light-bodied session IPA with a solid hop presence.
- Lush Hop IPA / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) 6.0% +100 yen
An American IPA with bright citrus aroma and a classic profile.
- Ritsunosuke Monogatari ~Bakushu~ / Romantic Village Craft Brewery (Tochigi) 6.4% +100 yen
A German-style lager brewed with Tochigi-grown barley.
- Brown Ale / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) 5.0% +100 yen
A malt-forward brown ale with gentle bitterness and toasted depth.
- Amber Swan Ale / Swan Lake Beer (Niigata) 5.5% +100 yen
An amber ale that balances toasted notes with hop character.
Marumugi has been operating since 2011 in a quiet corner of Arakicho, not far from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station. It is the kind of place where a compact tap list can still feel thoughtful: one beer for hop aroma, one for malt richness, and a few in between. For drinkers who like to compare styles side by side, this is an easy list to work through in one visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Marumugi in Shinjuku Arakicho, and their July 15 draft list looks seriously good. Five beers, spanning IPA, lager, and brown styles, all in a really well-balanced lineup.
MugiWait, five distinct pours in one lineup? That's exactly how 'I'll just have one' turns into a full-on tasting mission!
Hop BroFirst one to notice is HOPDOG BREWING's Session IPA from Akita. It's only 3.5%, but the hop presence still comes through clearly.
MugiHold on, what does session mean? It sounds like an IPA for meetings, and I am absolutely not taking tasting notes in office mode!
Hop BroNo worries there. It basically means lower ABV, easy drinking. You can enjoy it longer without it getting too heavy, while still getting that hop aroma.
MugiOoh, then what about Isekadoya's Lush Hop IPA? That name already sounds like a citrus shower to the face!
Hop BroThat's pretty much it: big citrus aroma in a classic American IPA style. And the same brewery also has a Brown Ale with toasty malt and a gentle bitterness.
MugiSame brewery, but sunny side and twilight side? Also, when you say the malt is toasty, should I imagine walking past a bakery?
Hop BroThat image is actually close. Sweet toasted grain is the idea. Then you've got Roman Craft Brewery's 'Ritsunosuke Monogatari Bakushu,' a German lager made with Tochigi barley, plus Swan Lake Beer's Amber Swan Ale with rich malt and clean hop definition.
MugiAnd it's just three minutes from Yotsuya-sanchome? Big pours are 1,200 yen plus a bit and small pours are 900 yen plus a bit, which feels dangerously reasonable!
Hop BroThe best part is the tasting order is obvious. Start with the Session IPA, open up with Lush Hop IPA, then move through the lager, brown, and amber.
MugiThen that's it, tonight is for Marumugi. We go in saying one drink, and somehow end up wanting all five on the board!
