Koenji's Citraba taps three guest beers, including Shiga Kogen Beer KASUMI
Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba in Koenji, Tokyo, has tapped three guest beers: Shiga Kogen Beer KASUMI, Chichibu Beer Brewery Nama Rani Iga Kuma TDH IPA, and Daisen G Beer Marihana Yasato. The bar also noted its daily taco rice lunch and ongoing weekday happy hour.
Hop BroKoenji just got interesting again. Craft Bakushu Sakaba Citraba has three fresh taps on at once.
MugiWhat, three in one go? And one of them is Shiga Kogen Beer's KASUMI on tap?
Hop BroExactly. KASUMI has a juicy, soft profile, with restrained bitterness and a big hop aroma, very NEIPA-like.
MugiWhat does that even mean? Big hop aroma makes this sound like beer class homework.
Hop BroSimple version: it's an IPA built around a fruit-juice vibe. Less aggressive bitterness, more fluffy aroma and smooth texture.
MugiOoh! Then Chichibu Bakushu Jozosho's Namara Nigai Kuma is the serious bitter one, right?
Hop BroRight. It's a TDH IPA, meaning Triple Dry Hopped, so hops are layered after fermentation for stronger aroma and firmer bitterness.
MugiTriple? So that's like three extra hop attacks? Even the bear would do a double take!
Hop BroAnd Daisen G Beer's Marihana Yasato leaves a white-wine-like finish, with citrusy freshness, so the lineup is beautifully balanced.
MugiThat is dangerously persuasive. Add weekday happy hour and taco rice at lunch, and now I want a full-day plan.
Hop BroExactly, and with the 7th Citran coming on July 5, I'd start with a three-beer comparison and let the mood decide the winner.
MugiSold. My throat is already running to Koenji, so let's go toast at Citraba!
Three guest beers are now on tap in Koenji
Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba, a beer pub in Koenji, Tokyo, has refreshed its guest beer lineup with three new taps. The beers on offer are Shiga Kogen Beer KASUMI, Chichibu Beer Brewery Nama Rani Iga Kuma TDH IPA, and Daisen G Beer Marihana Yasato. Together they cover a wide range of hop expression, bitterness, and malt character, making them a good set for comparison drinking.
The beers
- Shiga Kogen Beer KASUMI
A beer with restrained bitterness and a strong focus on juiciness and hop aroma.
- Chichibu Beer Brewery Nama Rani Iga Kuma TDH IPA
A triple dry-hopped IPA built to emphasize firm bitterness and layered hop character.
- Daisen G Beer Marihana Yasato
A dry-hopped version of the brewery's limited release Yasato, featuring citrusy and white-wine-like notes.
Citraba is positioned as a casual craft beer pub where guests can stop in for a drink or pair beer with food. The post also highlights the shop's weekday happy hour and a taco rice daily special, giving the bar a practical, everyday appeal rather than a purely special-occasion feel.
For beer drinkers, the appeal here is the contrast: a juicy, low-bitterness hop-forward beer, a firmly bitter TDH IPA, and a limited dry-hopped release with a more delicate aromatic profile. That range makes the bar an easy choice for anyone looking to compare styles without leaving Koenji.
Event note
The post also announces The 7th Citran for July 5, 2026 (Sunday), adding another reason to keep an eye on the bar's schedule.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji just got interesting again. Craft Bakushu Sakaba Citraba has three fresh taps on at once.
MugiWhat, three in one go? And one of them is Shiga Kogen Beer's KASUMI on tap?
Hop BroExactly. KASUMI has a juicy, soft profile, with restrained bitterness and a big hop aroma, very NEIPA-like.
MugiWhat does that even mean? Big hop aroma makes this sound like beer class homework.
Hop BroSimple version: it's an IPA built around a fruit-juice vibe. Less aggressive bitterness, more fluffy aroma and smooth texture.
MugiOoh! Then Chichibu Bakushu Jozosho's Namara Nigai Kuma is the serious bitter one, right?
Hop BroRight. It's a TDH IPA, meaning Triple Dry Hopped, so hops are layered after fermentation for stronger aroma and firmer bitterness.
MugiTriple? So that's like three extra hop attacks? Even the bear would do a double take!
Hop BroAnd Daisen G Beer's Marihana Yasato leaves a white-wine-like finish, with citrusy freshness, so the lineup is beautifully balanced.
MugiThat is dangerously persuasive. Add weekday happy hour and taco rice at lunch, and now I want a full-day plan.
Hop BroExactly, and with the 7th Citran coming on July 5, I'd start with a three-beer comparison and let the mood decide the winner.
MugiSold. My throat is already running to Koenji, so let's go toast at Citraba!
