Shinjuku’s Craft Beer Bar Marumugi Serves Five Distinctive Craft Beers on April 16
The beer pub Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, has released today’s craft beer lineup for April 16. From five breweries in Akita, Tochigi, Shizuoka, Mie, and Nagano, the selection ranges from light and easy-drinking styles to a toasty, aromatic pour.
Hop BroJibeer Bar Marumugi in Shinjuku’s Arakicho has put out its rotating taps for April 16. I can’t get enough of a lineup with five breweries from Akita, Tochigi, Shizuoka, Mie, and Nagano.
MugiWhoa! Five distinctive taps all at once? And in Shinjuku, too? That feels like a craft beer treasure hunt!
Hop BroExactly, and it ranges from light styles to toasty ones. For example, 39 OTAMA SAISON is a saison from HOPDOG BREWING that drinks dry and leads with aroma.
MugiWait, what is a saison? A dry saison? Is it a drink that dries you out? I don’t want a desert starting in my mouth!
Hop BroIt’s more about finishing clean and crisp without leaving sweetness behind. So it’s nice that it lets the aroma do the talking while the aftertaste stays refreshing.
MugiI get it now! So what about Mugi 4.5ro? The name alone is already fun, and it sounds like the kind of beer that would perk you up a little!
Hop BroIt’s from Romantick Mura Craft Brewery, and its hallmark is that it’s light and toasty. It goes down so smoothly that before you know it, you’re thinking, ‘I could do another one.’
MugiAnd then there’s Wheat King Wit. That name sounds powerful! When I hear Belgian wit, I picture some king striking a pose in a barley field!
Hop BroIt’s a Belgian wit from Baird Brewing, and its citrus aroma and softness make it really pleasant. The wheat gives it a fluffy mouthfeel, and the refreshing character makes it a great choice even before a meal.
MugiThe lineup even includes Mie’s Golden Dragon and Nagano’s Hima Bitter. The range is huge! And Hima Bitter sounds like biscuits, peach tea, and strawberries all at once. That’s basically a beer snack!
Hop BroRight. Minami Shinshu Beer’s session bitter balances toastiness and softness, and overall the lineup is low in alcohol so you can take your time with it. In Arakicho, just three minutes on foot from Yotsuya Sanchome, it really feels like one of those days when you just want a drink.
MugiTotally! If I compare the day’s rotating taps one by one, I’d probably be happy all the way home. My throat is already starting to look for beer!
April 16 Lineup
The small beer bar Jibeer Bar Marumugi in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, announced its craft beer menu for April 16. Prices are 1,200 yen + tax for the large size and 900 yen + tax for the small size. This rotating lineup consists of five brands with different aromas and drinking profiles.
Beers of the Day
- 39 OTAMA SAISON / HOPDOG BREWING (Akita) ABV 5.0% +100 yen
A light, dry saison that lets its aroma do the talking.
- Mugi 4.5ro / Romantick Mura Craft Brewery (Tochigi) ABV 4.5% +100 yen
Light and toasty, the kind of beer that goes down smoothly.
- Wheat King Wit / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka) ABV 5.0%
A fruity, refreshing Belgian wit.
- Golden Dragon / Ise Kadoya Beer (Mie) ABV 4.0% +100 yen
A beer with a striking aroma and a strong presence.
- Hima Bitter / Minami Shinshu Beer (Nagano) ABV 4.0% +100 yen
A session bitter with toasty character and a soft mouthfeel.
The standout picks for the day are “Wheat King Wit” and “Hima Bitter,” both of which come with detailed descriptions. The former is characterized by bright citrus aroma and a gentle mouthfeel, while the latter is described as having biscuit-like toastiness along with a lively fragrance reminiscent of peach tea and strawberries. With a lineup that is low in alcohol and easy to drink, it seems well suited to everything from a pre-meal pint to a slow, leisurely session.
Jibeer Bar Marumugi opened in 2011 and is a beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku Ward. It is located a three-minute walk from Yotsuya Sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and business hours are 18:00 to 24:00. Since December 5, 2024, Tuesdays and public holidays have been regular closing days, and the bar plans special hours on May 3 and May 4 during Golden Week. It is the kind of place suited to anyone who wants to sample the day’s rotating taps a little at a time in Arakicho.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroJibeer Bar Marumugi in Shinjuku’s Arakicho has put out its rotating taps for April 16. I can’t get enough of a lineup with five breweries from Akita, Tochigi, Shizuoka, Mie, and Nagano.
MugiWhoa! Five distinctive taps all at once? And in Shinjuku, too? That feels like a craft beer treasure hunt!
Hop BroExactly, and it ranges from light styles to toasty ones. For example, 39 OTAMA SAISON is a saison from HOPDOG BREWING that drinks dry and leads with aroma.
MugiWait, what is a saison? A dry saison? Is it a drink that dries you out? I don’t want a desert starting in my mouth!
Hop BroIt’s more about finishing clean and crisp without leaving sweetness behind. So it’s nice that it lets the aroma do the talking while the aftertaste stays refreshing.
MugiI get it now! So what about Mugi 4.5ro? The name alone is already fun, and it sounds like the kind of beer that would perk you up a little!
Hop BroIt’s from Romantick Mura Craft Brewery, and its hallmark is that it’s light and toasty. It goes down so smoothly that before you know it, you’re thinking, ‘I could do another one.’
MugiAnd then there’s Wheat King Wit. That name sounds powerful! When I hear Belgian wit, I picture some king striking a pose in a barley field!
Hop BroIt’s a Belgian wit from Baird Brewing, and its citrus aroma and softness make it really pleasant. The wheat gives it a fluffy mouthfeel, and the refreshing character makes it a great choice even before a meal.
MugiThe lineup even includes Mie’s Golden Dragon and Nagano’s Hima Bitter. The range is huge! And Hima Bitter sounds like biscuits, peach tea, and strawberries all at once. That’s basically a beer snack!
Hop BroRight. Minami Shinshu Beer’s session bitter balances toastiness and softness, and overall the lineup is low in alcohol so you can take your time with it. In Arakicho, just three minutes on foot from Yotsuya Sanchome, it really feels like one of those days when you just want a drink.
MugiTotally! If I compare the day’s rotating taps one by one, I’d probably be happy all the way home. My throat is already starting to look for beer!
