Craft Beer 2mugi Opens SHIBAKUZO 2026 and Five Other Kegs, Also Announces June Hours
The Akihabara beer pub "Craft Beer 2mugi" has released its Sunday tap lineup and June business schedule. Six kegs from domestic breweries including Shiokaze Brew Lab, Katashina Brewing, and ISEKADO are on offer, along with easy lunchtime drinking hours and early-summer snacks.
Hop BroThe Sunday taps at Craft Beer 2mugi, tucked away in the back streets of Akihabara, are pretty interesting. Six kegs, mostly from domestic breweries, and it’s open in a way that makes daytime drinking easy. That’s strong stuff.
MugiWait, six kegs on tap? Just hearing that makes me restless! What beers are lined up?
Hop BroThe headline beer is Shiokaze Brew Lab’s SHIBAKUZO 2026, an American Strong Ale. It’s the kind of beer with enough body to satisfy, where you can really feel the richness of the malt and the presence of the hops.
MugiAmerican Strong Ale? What even is that! By satisfying do you mean bitter? Or rich?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a style that aims for both aroma and depth. It doesn’t just lean on bitterness; the nice part is being able to enjoy the malt backbone and the hop brightness at the same time.
MugiOhhh! And Katashina Brewing’s Spring has come is a Brut IPA, right? The name sounds springlike, but I really want to know what it tastes like!
Hop BroBrut IPA is known for being super crisp and ultra dry. It keeps the sweetness low and lets you enjoy the carbonation and sharp finish, so it fits June really well as the weather starts warming up.
MugiWow, Zakkoku Beer’s Tranquil Ale and ISEKADO’s Beyond the Pacific both sound great, and there’s even Flora Fermentation’s Hazy IPA!? The tap list is totally jammed!
Hop BroExactly, and because it’s the owner’s selection, the whole lineup is really well put together. Yoshida, the Doemens beer sommelier, talks directly with brewers when choosing these beers, so there’s a clear line running through the flavor direction.
MugiAnd the snacks are things like today’s sashimi and corn fritters made with domestic corn? That’s amazing! Going at beer with Japanese-Western fusion like that is unfair!
Hop BroOn June 3 it’s late-night hours, and during the Torigoe Festival period starting June 6 you can also drink during the day, so it makes sense to plan around it. Slip away from the noise of Akihabara, have a drink while looking over the six-keg lineup, and honestly, this is a place you have to go to.
MugiYeah, this is the kind of place that makes me want to go not just for today’s drink but to plan next month around drinking there too! Let’s decide what to order first. I’m starting with SHIBAKUZO 2026!
From the beer pub "Craft Beer 2mugi" tucked away in an Akihabara side street comes Sunday tap information and a June business notice. The owner’s selections are six draft beers, centered on domestic breweries. With hours from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., it is set up to be an easy stop whether you are starting with daytime drinks or grabbing a nightcap.
Today’s Tap Lineup
- TAP1: Shiokaze Brew Lab "SHIBAKUZO 2026" - American Strong Ale
- TAP2: Katashina Brewing "Spring has come" - Brut IPA
- TAP3: Zakkoku Beer "Tranquil Ale" - Pale Ale
- TAP4: ISEKADO "Beyond the Pacific" - Dry Pilsner
- TAP5: Flora Fermentation "Hydra" - Hazy IPA
- TAP6: Brewccoly "Celebration Saison" - Saison
"2mugi" is known for a lineup personally selected by owner Yoshida, a Doemens beer sommelier, through direct conversations with brewers across Japan. In addition to the daily rotating "today’s sashimi," the pub also serves a range of Japanese-Western fusion dishes that pair well with beer. The post also highlights corn fritters made with domestic corn as an early-summer recommendation for June, making it easy to enjoy both beer and food together.
June Notice
- On Wednesday, June 3, the pub will be open only late at night from 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. due to the "Augustiner study session."
- During the Torigoe Festival period on Saturday, June 6, Sunday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 9, the pub will accept daytime drinking from 2:00 p.m. on the weekend.
Set slightly apart from the bustle of Akihabara, it is the kind of hidden spot where you can check both today’s drink and next month’s schedule at once.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Sunday taps at Craft Beer 2mugi, tucked away in the back streets of Akihabara, are pretty interesting. Six kegs, mostly from domestic breweries, and it’s open in a way that makes daytime drinking easy. That’s strong stuff.
MugiWait, six kegs on tap? Just hearing that makes me restless! What beers are lined up?
Hop BroThe headline beer is Shiokaze Brew Lab’s SHIBAKUZO 2026, an American Strong Ale. It’s the kind of beer with enough body to satisfy, where you can really feel the richness of the malt and the presence of the hops.
MugiAmerican Strong Ale? What even is that! By satisfying do you mean bitter? Or rich?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it’s a style that aims for both aroma and depth. It doesn’t just lean on bitterness; the nice part is being able to enjoy the malt backbone and the hop brightness at the same time.
MugiOhhh! And Katashina Brewing’s Spring has come is a Brut IPA, right? The name sounds springlike, but I really want to know what it tastes like!
Hop BroBrut IPA is known for being super crisp and ultra dry. It keeps the sweetness low and lets you enjoy the carbonation and sharp finish, so it fits June really well as the weather starts warming up.
MugiWow, Zakkoku Beer’s Tranquil Ale and ISEKADO’s Beyond the Pacific both sound great, and there’s even Flora Fermentation’s Hazy IPA!? The tap list is totally jammed!
Hop BroExactly, and because it’s the owner’s selection, the whole lineup is really well put together. Yoshida, the Doemens beer sommelier, talks directly with brewers when choosing these beers, so there’s a clear line running through the flavor direction.
MugiAnd the snacks are things like today’s sashimi and corn fritters made with domestic corn? That’s amazing! Going at beer with Japanese-Western fusion like that is unfair!
Hop BroOn June 3 it’s late-night hours, and during the Torigoe Festival period starting June 6 you can also drink during the day, so it makes sense to plan around it. Slip away from the noise of Akihabara, have a drink while looking over the six-keg lineup, and honestly, this is a place you have to go to.
MugiYeah, this is the kind of place that makes me want to go not just for today’s drink but to plan next month around drinking there too! Let’s decide what to order first. I’m starting with SHIBAKUZO 2026!
