Five Craft Beers Bring an Autumn Mood to Marumugi in Arakicho
Marumugi, a beer pub in Tokyo’s Arakicho district, has announced five craft beers for September 13, 2026. The selection ranges from a gentle American pale ale and a peach weizen to a bold rye IPA, a historic-style lager, and a light, hoppy pale ale.
Hop BroMarumugi, a local beer bar in Arakicho, has five distinctive taps lined up for September 13. It is a great stop around the autumn festival crowds.
MugiWhat?! It sounds like an autumn beer festival! Peach and IPA together? I will be happily lost before my first pour.
Hop BroStart with COEDO's Akane American Pale Ale. At 5.0%, it has a gentle, autumn-breeze-like aroma.
MugiWhat even is an American pale ale? Do you drink an autumn-breeze aroma? Should we put hops in a fan?
Hop BroThat would be a hop-powered disaster. A pale ale layers approachable malt with a measured hop aroma: a balanced beer style and a fine entry point.
MugiOhh! Then I am curious about Minoh Beer’s Japanese Peach Weizen. Hakuhou peaches sound irresistibly juicy!
Hop BroExactly. Weizen often uses wheat for a soft texture, and this one adds juicy peach character from Japanese Hakuhou peaches.
MugiWheat and peach! It is like a bakery and fruit shop clinking glasses. But I am also curious about that rye IPA bitterness.
Hop BroBaird Brewing’s Brewer’s Nightmare Rye IPA is 7.0%, with spicy rye notes and assertive hop bitterness. It is a true IPA for thrill seekers.
MugiRye, like the grain in rye bread? That spicy grain character makes me want to choose snacks with extreme care!
Hop BroThere is also Mojiko Retro Beer’s Sakura Beer, with its Taisho-era backdrop, and Hinomoto Brewing’s 4.5% Little Thing, which is light and highly drinkable. Small pours start from 900 yen plus tax.
MugiDone! We will sample small pours at Marumugi when it opens at 6 p.m., then order our favorite in large after the festival. Hop Bro, let’s rehearse our cheers!
September 13 tap list
Located on the second floor of Ichibankan Building in Arakicho, Tokyo, Jibeer Bar Marumugi is serving five craft beers on September 13. Large pours are priced at 1,200 yen plus applicable additions, while small pours are 900 yen plus applicable additions, making a tasting flight-style visit easy to plan.
- Akane / COEDO, Saitama — 5.0%. A gently aromatic American pale ale described as soft as an autumn breeze.
- Brewer’s Nightmare Rye IPA / Baird Brewing, Shizuoka — 7.0%. Spicy rye character meets assertive bitterness for IPA drinkers who prefer intensity.
- Domestic Peach Weizen Hakuho Ver. / Minoh Beer, Osaka — 5.0%. A juicy wheat beer featuring the flavor of Japanese Hakuho peaches.
- Sakura Beer / Mojiko Retro Beer, Fukuoka — 5.5%. A beer from Mojiko with a Taisho-era romantic character.
- Little Thing / Hinomoto Brewing, Tokyo — 4.5%. Light, hoppy, and easy to drink on a warm day.
The lineup covers a broad range of profiles: delicate malt and hop aroma, spicy rye bitterness, ripe peach fruitiness, a nostalgic local beer style, and a refreshing low-ABV option. Starting with small pours allows guests to compare the beers before settling on a favorite.
Local autumn festivals and bon-odori events are expected around Arakicho, so the streets may be busier than usual. Marumugi notes that the pub itself should remain relatively relaxed, offering a quieter place to enjoy a beer away from the crowds. Doors open at 6 p.m. The pub is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroMarumugi, a local beer bar in Arakicho, has five distinctive taps lined up for September 13. It is a great stop around the autumn festival crowds.
MugiWhat?! It sounds like an autumn beer festival! Peach and IPA together? I will be happily lost before my first pour.
Hop BroStart with COEDO's Akane American Pale Ale. At 5.0%, it has a gentle, autumn-breeze-like aroma.
MugiWhat even is an American pale ale? Do you drink an autumn-breeze aroma? Should we put hops in a fan?
Hop BroThat would be a hop-powered disaster. A pale ale layers approachable malt with a measured hop aroma: a balanced beer style and a fine entry point.
MugiOhh! Then I am curious about Minoh Beer’s Japanese Peach Weizen. Hakuhou peaches sound irresistibly juicy!
Hop BroExactly. Weizen often uses wheat for a soft texture, and this one adds juicy peach character from Japanese Hakuhou peaches.
MugiWheat and peach! It is like a bakery and fruit shop clinking glasses. But I am also curious about that rye IPA bitterness.
Hop BroBaird Brewing’s Brewer’s Nightmare Rye IPA is 7.0%, with spicy rye notes and assertive hop bitterness. It is a true IPA for thrill seekers.
MugiRye, like the grain in rye bread? That spicy grain character makes me want to choose snacks with extreme care!
Hop BroThere is also Mojiko Retro Beer’s Sakura Beer, with its Taisho-era backdrop, and Hinomoto Brewing’s 4.5% Little Thing, which is light and highly drinkable. Small pours start from 900 yen plus tax.
MugiDone! We will sample small pours at Marumugi when it opens at 6 p.m., then order our favorite in large after the festival. Hop Bro, let’s rehearse our cheers!
