Marumugi in Shinjuku's Arakicho lines up five taps on August 3
Marumugi, a craft-beer pub on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Shinjuku, posted its August 3 draft lineup. The selection includes a Baird x Shibataya Saketen collaboration IPA, a Shinano Gold cider from Minami Shinshu Beer, and three more food-friendly beers.
Hop BroToday's August 3 tap list at Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku is strong. Five food-friendly pours with a collab IPA in the mix is a very smart lineup.
MugiWait, a collab IPA feature already has my attention! Is Marumugi the kind of place that feels calm but sneaks in a killer tap list?
Hop BroThe headliner is Baird Brewing x Shibataya Liquor Store's MEET² (Meat & Meat). It's a 5.0% Session IPA built to lift the savory side of meat dishes.
MugiHold on, what even is a Session IPA? IPA sounds bitter and intense, and this one sounds like it booked a meeting room!
Hop BroIt basically means a lighter IPA. Slightly lower alcohol, not too heavy on the palate, and easy to enjoy over a couple of glasses without bulldozing your food.
MugiOoh, then what's the apple-hop mystery? That name sounds like dessert just cannonballed into a beer glass!
Hop BroThat's Minamishinshu Beer's Shinano Gold fruitiness. It's 6.5%, fruit-forward from the Shinano Gold apples, but still balanced enough to work with a meal.
MugiAnd Hinomoto Brewing's Ryusui Soso name is an Italian Pilsner? Does the beer need a passport now?!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The Italian Pilsner style is the name of the style, not the country of origin. You get pilsner crispness plus extra floral hop aroma, so it drinks dry but pops in the nose.
MugiGot it! So what about the dark beer and pale ale? Are we suddenly bringing in a tank and a rocket here?
Hop BroBaeren's Schwarz gives you toasty roast without feeling heavy, and Y.MARKET BREWING's Purple Jet Sky is a hopped-up, refreshing pale ale. As a whole, it's a food-friendly lineup that feels very Marumugi.
MugiHonestly, these five calm pours really match Arakicho's vibe. At 1,200 yen+ for a large and 900 yen+ for a small, I want to work through them in order!
Hop BroI'd absolutely start with MEET², tighten things up with Ryusui Soso, then settle into the Schwarz at the end. I'm already mentally placing the order.
MugiI'm way too curious about Apple Hop and Purple Jet Sky. Let's go to Marumugi right now and launch a full-tap mission for the two of us!
Marumugi, a craft-beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, shared its August 3 tap list. Large pours are priced at ¥1,200+ and small pours at ¥900+. The lineup ranges from a collaboration Session IPA to a fruit beer, a dry Italian pilsner, a schwarzbier, and a hop-forward pale ale.
- MEET² / Baird Brewing x Shibataya Saketen (Shizuoka) 5.0% +100 yen
A Session IPA designed to complement meat dishes.
- Apple Hop Shinano Gold Ver. / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) 6.5%
A fruit-forward beer with the character of Shinano Gold apples.
- Ryusui Soso / Hinomoto Brewing (Tokyo) 5.5% +100 yen
A dry Italian pilsner with bright hop aromatics.
- Schwarz / Baeren Brewery (Iwate) 5.5%
Roasty, yet surprisingly light on the palate.
- Purple Jet Sky / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi) 5.5% +100 yen
A pale ale with an extra hop charge and a crisp finish.
The list reflects Marumugi's style: a beer bar that favors balance and pairing over sheer intensity. The pub has been closed on Tuesdays and public holidays since December 5, 2024.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's August 3 tap list at Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku is strong. Five food-friendly pours with a collab IPA in the mix is a very smart lineup.
MugiWait, a collab IPA feature already has my attention! Is Marumugi the kind of place that feels calm but sneaks in a killer tap list?
Hop BroThe headliner is Baird Brewing x Shibataya Liquor Store's MEET² (Meat & Meat). It's a 5.0% Session IPA built to lift the savory side of meat dishes.
MugiHold on, what even is a Session IPA? IPA sounds bitter and intense, and this one sounds like it booked a meeting room!
Hop BroIt basically means a lighter IPA. Slightly lower alcohol, not too heavy on the palate, and easy to enjoy over a couple of glasses without bulldozing your food.
MugiOoh, then what's the apple-hop mystery? That name sounds like dessert just cannonballed into a beer glass!
Hop BroThat's Minamishinshu Beer's Shinano Gold fruitiness. It's 6.5%, fruit-forward from the Shinano Gold apples, but still balanced enough to work with a meal.
MugiAnd Hinomoto Brewing's Ryusui Soso name is an Italian Pilsner? Does the beer need a passport now?!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. The Italian Pilsner style is the name of the style, not the country of origin. You get pilsner crispness plus extra floral hop aroma, so it drinks dry but pops in the nose.
MugiGot it! So what about the dark beer and pale ale? Are we suddenly bringing in a tank and a rocket here?
Hop BroBaeren's Schwarz gives you toasty roast without feeling heavy, and Y.MARKET BREWING's Purple Jet Sky is a hopped-up, refreshing pale ale. As a whole, it's a food-friendly lineup that feels very Marumugi.
MugiHonestly, these five calm pours really match Arakicho's vibe. At 1,200 yen+ for a large and 900 yen+ for a small, I want to work through them in order!
Hop BroI'd absolutely start with MEET², tighten things up with Ryusui Soso, then settle into the Schwarz at the end. I'm already mentally placing the order.
MugiI'm way too curious about Apple Hop and Purple Jet Sky. Let's go to Marumugi right now and launch a full-tap mission for the two of us!
