Marumugi in Shinjuku lists five craft beers on June 21
Marumugi, a beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, has posted its June 21 craft beer lineup. The taps feature five beers from Y.MARKET, Shiga Kogen, Minoh, Baird, and Shonan, covering IPA, weizen, citrus ale, and altbier.
Hop BroToday's Marumugi tap list is seriously strong. On June 21 in Arakicho, Shinjuku, they've got five on draft from Y.MARKET to Shonan.
MugiWhat! Five breweries at once is how I end up staring at the taps like a lost tourist. IPA and weizen together is too much power!
Hop BroThe range is great. Y.MARKET's 12 DA CAPO is an easy 4.5%, while Shiga Kogen's NO.10 IPA hits 7.5% with strength and lift at the same time.
MugiStrength and lift? What is that supposed to mean? Like arm-wrestling while doing ballet?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It means the bitterness and booze are there, but the finish doesn't sit heavy. Basically, it's an accidentally another pint kind of IPA.
MugiThat sounds dangerously convincing! Then what about Minoh's Hoppy Weizen, the one where fruity aromas pop? Like fireworks jumping out of the glass?
Hop BroWeizen often uses wheat malt, and the yeast throws off ester aromas pretty easily. Sounds technical, but think banana or clove-like perfume.
MugiEsters! That's the part of chemistry class my brain definitely skipped. So this is basically a bonus cloud of aroma before the sip?
Hop BroExactly. Then Baird's Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale brings bright citrus, and Shonan's Alt has elegant malt depth that plays nicely with food. Large pours are 1,200 yen plus a little extra, smalls 900 plus a little extra.
MugiWow, that's a real range of flavors. From breezy stuff to sit-and-savor stuff, this lineup is doing the whole roster.
Hop BroIt really feels like a small beer pub letting each keg speak for itself instead of getting flashy. They're closed Tuesdays and holidays, and there's an original beer debut event on July 4, but honestly I already want a pint today.
MugiI'm starting with the Summer Mikan Ale and chasing it with the Hoppy Weizen. Just talking about it makes me want to raise a glass now!
Marumugi, a small beer pub in Arakicho, Shinjuku, released its craft beer lineup for June 21. Prices are listed at JPY 1,200+ for a large pour and JPY 900+ for a small pour. The five taps cover a wide range: a light, easy-drinking ale, a bold IPA, a hop-forward weizen, a citrus-accented summer ale, and an altbier that pairs well with food.
Today's taps
- `12 DA CAPO / Y.MARKET BREWING (Aichi)` 4.5%, plus JPY 100. A beer that invites a second glass.
- `其の十 / NO.10 IPA / Shiga Kogen Beer (Nagano)` 7.5%, plus JPY 100. A strong yet brisk IPA with real bite.
- `Hoppy Weizen / Minoh Beer (Osaka)` 5.0%, plus JPY 100. Floral and fruit-driven wheat beer character.
- `Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale / Baird Brewing (Shizuoka)` 5.0%, plus JPY 100. Bright summer-mikan citrus notes.
- `Alt / Shonan Beer (Kanagawa)` 5.0%. A refined, malty pour that works with meals.
True to Marumugi's intimate beer-pub style, the selection focuses on clear differences in aroma, bitterness, and body rather than sheer spectacle. The pub also notes that it is closed on Tuesdays and holidays as of December 5, 2024, and it plans to host an original-beer unveiling event produced by rakugo storyteller Hinomaru Kanda on Saturday, July 4.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's Marumugi tap list is seriously strong. On June 21 in Arakicho, Shinjuku, they've got five on draft from Y.MARKET to Shonan.
MugiWhat! Five breweries at once is how I end up staring at the taps like a lost tourist. IPA and weizen together is too much power!
Hop BroThe range is great. Y.MARKET's 12 DA CAPO is an easy 4.5%, while Shiga Kogen's NO.10 IPA hits 7.5% with strength and lift at the same time.
MugiStrength and lift? What is that supposed to mean? Like arm-wrestling while doing ballet?
Hop BroClose, but not quite. It means the bitterness and booze are there, but the finish doesn't sit heavy. Basically, it's an accidentally another pint kind of IPA.
MugiThat sounds dangerously convincing! Then what about Minoh's Hoppy Weizen, the one where fruity aromas pop? Like fireworks jumping out of the glass?
Hop BroWeizen often uses wheat malt, and the yeast throws off ester aromas pretty easily. Sounds technical, but think banana or clove-like perfume.
MugiEsters! That's the part of chemistry class my brain definitely skipped. So this is basically a bonus cloud of aroma before the sip?
Hop BroExactly. Then Baird's Shizuoka Summer Mikan Ale brings bright citrus, and Shonan's Alt has elegant malt depth that plays nicely with food. Large pours are 1,200 yen plus a little extra, smalls 900 plus a little extra.
MugiWow, that's a real range of flavors. From breezy stuff to sit-and-savor stuff, this lineup is doing the whole roster.
Hop BroIt really feels like a small beer pub letting each keg speak for itself instead of getting flashy. They're closed Tuesdays and holidays, and there's an original beer debut event on July 4, but honestly I already want a pint today.
MugiI'm starting with the Summer Mikan Ale and chasing it with the Hoppy Weizen. Just talking about it makes me want to raise a glass now!
