Marumugi posts June 13 draft lineup with five craft beers
Marumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has posted its June 13 tap list. The lineup spans five beers from Fukuoka, Shizuoka, Osaka, Tochigi, and Tokyo, ranging from a crisp pilsner to an imperial IPA and a dark porter.
Hop BroArakicho's Jibeer Bar Marumugi just revealed its five taps for June 13, and the lineup really travels well, from a Fukuoka pilsner all the way to a Tokyo porter.
MugiWait, a five-beer tasting sounds amazing! You're telling me I can hop from Fukuoka to Shizuoka, Osaka, Tochigi, and Tokyo without leaving Shinjuku?
Hop BroI'd start with Mojiko Retro Beer's crisp pilsner first. That clean bitterness feels like the perfect way to tune up your palate.
MugiBut seriously, Suruga Bay Imperial IPA sounds like a final boss. What exactly makes it "imperial"?
Hop BroThe key is that it's an 8.5% IPA, so the alcohol, bitterness, and aroma all come in thicker and stronger. Basically, it's a powered-up version of a regular IPA.
MugiA powered-up version? That's not a beer anymore, that's a boss battle! Still, if it has fruity aromas too, that sounds kind of exciting.
Hop BroThen you'd slot in Minoh Beer's Hoppy Weizen somewhere in the middle. A weizen has that soft wheat character, and this one layers hop aroma right on top.
MugiOooh, soft wheat character sounds instantly comforting! But with hops on top too? So it's fluffy on the outside and sharp on the inside?
Hop BroExactly. And Ushitora Brewery's If You're Unsure, This Pale! is basically the easy opener, while VECTOR BEER's Third Wave Porter somehow stays refreshing even though it's dark. I'd want all five in order.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. I want to start with the small pour and finish with Third Wave Porter. If it's only three minutes from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, tonight's destination is obvious!
Marumugi, a small beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, posted its June 13 craft beer lineup. Large pours are JPY 1,200 plus tax and small pours are JPY 900 plus tax. The bar is about a 3-minute walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, and the menu shows the kind of range that makes the room work for both a quick stop and a tasting session.
The five beers on tap are:
- Pilsner / Mojiko Retro Beer (Fukuoka), 5.0%
- Suruga Bay Imperial IPA / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka), 8.5% (+JPY 100)
- Hoppy Weizen / Minoh Beer (Osaka), 5.0% (+JPY 100)
- 迷ったらこのペール！ / Ushitora Brewery (Tochigi), 5.0% (+JPY 100)
- Third Wave Porter / VECTOR BEER (Tokyo), 4.0% (+JPY 100)
Marumugi’s own notes describe the beers in straightforward terms: crisp bitterness for the pilsner, a direct shot of bitterness for the imperial IPA, bright fruit aroma for the weizen, an easy first choice for the pale ale, and a porter that stays refreshing despite its dark color. The bar also says Tuesdays and public holidays have been closed days since December 5, 2024. A special event is scheduled for July 4 (Saturday), with an original coffee-scented beer and a performance of Yotsuya Kaidan.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroArakicho's Jibeer Bar Marumugi just revealed its five taps for June 13, and the lineup really travels well, from a Fukuoka pilsner all the way to a Tokyo porter.
MugiWait, a five-beer tasting sounds amazing! You're telling me I can hop from Fukuoka to Shizuoka, Osaka, Tochigi, and Tokyo without leaving Shinjuku?
Hop BroI'd start with Mojiko Retro Beer's crisp pilsner first. That clean bitterness feels like the perfect way to tune up your palate.
MugiBut seriously, Suruga Bay Imperial IPA sounds like a final boss. What exactly makes it "imperial"?
Hop BroThe key is that it's an 8.5% IPA, so the alcohol, bitterness, and aroma all come in thicker and stronger. Basically, it's a powered-up version of a regular IPA.
MugiA powered-up version? That's not a beer anymore, that's a boss battle! Still, if it has fruity aromas too, that sounds kind of exciting.
Hop BroThen you'd slot in Minoh Beer's Hoppy Weizen somewhere in the middle. A weizen has that soft wheat character, and this one layers hop aroma right on top.
MugiOooh, soft wheat character sounds instantly comforting! But with hops on top too? So it's fluffy on the outside and sharp on the inside?
Hop BroExactly. And Ushitora Brewery's If You're Unsure, This Pale! is basically the easy opener, while VECTOR BEER's Third Wave Porter somehow stays refreshing even though it's dark. I'd want all five in order.
MugiThat's it, I'm sold. I want to start with the small pour and finish with Third Wave Porter. If it's only three minutes from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, tonight's destination is obvious!
