Two Taps Open at Citra Ba Koenji, Including Chichibu Beer Brewery's "Kumatokabosu SIPA"
An Instagram post at Craft Beer Sakaba Citra Ba in Koenji introduced Chichibu Beer Brewery's "Kumatokabosu SIPA" and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "African Pale Ale." The original beer tied to last week’s 7th anniversary event is still on offer, and the post presents it as a place to enjoy from lunchtime.
Hop BroTwo beers on tap at Citra Ba in Koenji really makes for a fun daytime plan. They’ve brought in Chichibu Beer Brewery’s "Kumatokabosu SIPA" and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "African Pale Ale."
MugiWait, even the name "Kumatokabosu SIPA" is already intriguing! What kind of idea is bear plus kabosu? Cute, but it sounds sour!
Hop BroIt’s a session IPA made with British malt, Golden Promise, paired with golden kabosu from Chichibu. The citrus character from Citra and Idaho 7 is layered with a soft acidity, and the aroma comes through beautifully.
MugiSo a session IPA means it’s lighter and easier to drink? When I hear IPA, I always feel like I need to brace myself a little!
Hop BroExactly. It tones down the alcohol feel and the heaviness a bit, so it’s more of an IPA you can have several of. The hop aroma is still strong, but it isn’t too heavy, which makes it great for daytime drinking.
MugiI see! Then what kind of beer is the other one, the African Pale Ale? The name sounds so energetic it feels like it could send you on a trip!
Hop BroThis one from Shiga Kogen Beer is a refreshing style with a little less hop intensity than an IPA. The aroma still comes through clearly, but the finish is light and easy, so it goes down smoothly.
MugiWait, it’s that easy to drink and still has aroma? That’s like a greedy little combo platter!
Hop BroAnd Citra Ba is still serving the original beer from last week’s 7th anniversary event as well. They haven’t named it, but the fact that it’s still available is a pretty great point.
MugiPlus, the daily special lunch is spring cabbage and shirasu salted noodles? That’s clearly designed to go with beer! Light, but still satisfying!
Hop BroExactly. They open at noon, and meals are served until 2:00 p.m., so day drinking and eating fit together perfectly. Today feels like the kind of day to soak up the citrus aroma while having both noodles and beer.
MugiI can’t take it, I want my first drink in Koenji now! I’m seriously debating whether to start with Kumatokabosu or African!
The beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Citra Ba" in the Koenji North Exit area announced news of new guest beers on Instagram. In the post, the shop once again introduced two new beers at the time it opened from noon.
Two New Taps
The first is Chichibu Beer Brewery's "Kumatokabosu SIPA". It is described as a session IPA that combines British malt "Golden Promise" with golden kabosu from Chichibu, layering the citrus character from Citra and Idaho 7 with the gentle acidity of ripe golden kabosu. It reads as a beer that neatly balances a simple malt bill with citrus aroma and a clean acidic edge.
The second is Shiga Kogen Beer’s "African Pale Ale". It is introduced as a refreshing, session-style IPA with less hop presence and alcohol than an IPA. It is a good choice when you want a strong aroma but a light, easy-drinking finish.
The post also says that the original beer tied to last week’s 7th anniversary event is still being served while supplies last. The specific name is not stated, but since the keg is still available, anyone interested should probably go sooner rather than later.
On the food side, the day’s special lunch was "Spring Cabbage and Shirasu Salted Noodles." In step with the time of year as temperatures begin to rise, the menu is designed so you can enjoy light noodle dishes alongside craft beer. Meals are served until 2:00 p.m., reflecting Citra Ba’s style of accommodating both daytime drinking and dining.
Centered on craft beer and lemon sours, while also offering a solid meal, this post succinctly conveys the rotation of new guest beers at this Koenji bar.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTwo beers on tap at Citra Ba in Koenji really makes for a fun daytime plan. They’ve brought in Chichibu Beer Brewery’s "Kumatokabosu SIPA" and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "African Pale Ale."
MugiWait, even the name "Kumatokabosu SIPA" is already intriguing! What kind of idea is bear plus kabosu? Cute, but it sounds sour!
Hop BroIt’s a session IPA made with British malt, Golden Promise, paired with golden kabosu from Chichibu. The citrus character from Citra and Idaho 7 is layered with a soft acidity, and the aroma comes through beautifully.
MugiSo a session IPA means it’s lighter and easier to drink? When I hear IPA, I always feel like I need to brace myself a little!
Hop BroExactly. It tones down the alcohol feel and the heaviness a bit, so it’s more of an IPA you can have several of. The hop aroma is still strong, but it isn’t too heavy, which makes it great for daytime drinking.
MugiI see! Then what kind of beer is the other one, the African Pale Ale? The name sounds so energetic it feels like it could send you on a trip!
Hop BroThis one from Shiga Kogen Beer is a refreshing style with a little less hop intensity than an IPA. The aroma still comes through clearly, but the finish is light and easy, so it goes down smoothly.
MugiWait, it’s that easy to drink and still has aroma? That’s like a greedy little combo platter!
Hop BroAnd Citra Ba is still serving the original beer from last week’s 7th anniversary event as well. They haven’t named it, but the fact that it’s still available is a pretty great point.
MugiPlus, the daily special lunch is spring cabbage and shirasu salted noodles? That’s clearly designed to go with beer! Light, but still satisfying!
Hop BroExactly. They open at noon, and meals are served until 2:00 p.m., so day drinking and eating fit together perfectly. Today feels like the kind of day to soak up the citrus aroma while having both noodles and beer.
MugiI can’t take it, I want my first drink in Koenji now! I’m seriously debating whether to start with Kumatokabosu or African!
