HOPDOG BREWING's New DDH Hazy IPA Tapped at Chitrava in Koenji
At the beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Chitrava" in Koenji, HOPDOG BREWING's "FaRM to YOU DDH Hazy IPA" has been newly tapped. It is introduced as a pour that lets you enjoy hazy-style cloudiness along with tropical and citrus aromas, using hops from Yokote in Akita.
Hop BroA new tap at Chitrava in Koenji, and this time FaRM to YOU DDH Hazy IPA is the star!
MugiWhoa! That name is intense! Where’s it from, and what does it taste like? Is this HOPDOG BREWING's new release?
Hop BroExactly. The guest pour is from HOPDOG BREWING, and the style is DDH Hazy IPA - a design that puts aroma front and center.
MugiWait, what is DDH? It sounds like a special move! I don’t get the meaning of DDH!
Hop BroIt stands for Double Dry Hop, a method where hops are added again after fermentation to boost aroma - basically a double boost for the scent.
MugiOhhh, so it’s packed with aroma! And I heard it uses ingredients from Akita - using Yokote-grown hops is seriously exciting!
Hop BroThat’s the nice part. Since it also combines wheat and oats with the malt, it gets the soft hazy look and mouthfeel that a Hazy IPA is known for.
MugiTropical and citrus aromas? If you drink that on a spring evening on the terrace, you win! So it’s basically a beer that leads with aroma, right?
Hop BroExactly. Chitrava opens at 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and since it’s easy to stop by in Koenji North Exit, it’s perfect as a starting beer after work.
MugiIt’s decided! Let’s start with that first glass and build from there! I’m already wanting to head straight to Chitrava tonight!
The beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Chitrava" in north Koenji announced the new guest beer tap in a post dated March 17, 2026. This time on tap is HOPDOG BREWING's "FaRM to YOU DDH Hazy IPA".
In the post, it is presented as part of the "FaRM TO YOU" series, which makes use of local Akita ingredients. The beer is characterized by its generous use of hops from Yokote, and by combining wheat and oats with malt, it creates the soft haze and smooth mouthfeel typical of a Hazy IPA. The aroma centers on tropical and citrus notes. It comes across as an aroma-forward beer that should be easy to enjoy even in the slightly lighter air of early spring.
Chitrava is a place where you can enjoy craft beer casually in the Koenji North Exit area. The post also mentions early-evening visits and terrace use, making it appealing for drinking indoors or outdoors depending on the weather. On weekdays it opens at 4:00 p.m., so it is an easy stop for a drink on the way home from work.
For anyone wondering which beer to start with tonight, this DDH Hazy IPA is a good first choice for checking how the hop aroma opens up. By paying attention to the balance of juiciness and bitterness while planning your next glass, you can enjoy Chitrava's tap experience in a more layered way.
- Name: Craft Beer Sakaba Chitrava
- Type: Beer pub
- Address: 1F Canyon Plaza Osuga, 2-22-6 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroA new tap at Chitrava in Koenji, and this time FaRM to YOU DDH Hazy IPA is the star!
MugiWhoa! That name is intense! Where’s it from, and what does it taste like? Is this HOPDOG BREWING's new release?
Hop BroExactly. The guest pour is from HOPDOG BREWING, and the style is DDH Hazy IPA - a design that puts aroma front and center.
MugiWait, what is DDH? It sounds like a special move! I don’t get the meaning of DDH!
Hop BroIt stands for Double Dry Hop, a method where hops are added again after fermentation to boost aroma - basically a double boost for the scent.
MugiOhhh, so it’s packed with aroma! And I heard it uses ingredients from Akita - using Yokote-grown hops is seriously exciting!
Hop BroThat’s the nice part. Since it also combines wheat and oats with the malt, it gets the soft hazy look and mouthfeel that a Hazy IPA is known for.
MugiTropical and citrus aromas? If you drink that on a spring evening on the terrace, you win! So it’s basically a beer that leads with aroma, right?
Hop BroExactly. Chitrava opens at 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and since it’s easy to stop by in Koenji North Exit, it’s perfect as a starting beer after work.
MugiIt’s decided! Let’s start with that first glass and build from there! I’m already wanting to head straight to Chitrava tonight!
