Two CRAK Brewery Citra Single-Hop Kegs Open at the Same Time at Two Fingers in Ikebukuro
At the beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Ikebukuro, two kegs of CRAK Brewery's "Perfect Single Citra" were tapped at the same time. This time, the lineup lets you compare Lakeside Farm and Roza Farm side by side, and several new kegs from overseas breweries are also on tap.
Hop BroAt Two Fingers in Ikebukuro, CRAK Brewery's Perfect Single Citra has two kegs opening at the same time. Being able to drink Lakeside Farm and Roza Farm side by side is pretty exciting.
MugiWow! Even though it's the same Citra, does it really change that much by farm? A side-by-side comparison by origin is exactly the kind of thing readers will want to know about!
Hop BroExactly. With hops, it's not just the varietal name, but the character of the field that shows up in the aroma. The outline of the citrus and tropical notes shifts a little depending on the farm.
MugiHuh! But what does "single hop" mean anyway? It sounds kind of cute, like a lonely little hop!
Hop BroCute, but serious underneath. It means the beer uses only Citra as the hop. That makes it easier to see the differences in Citra clearly while also noticing the influence of the malt and yeast.
MugiI see! And Two Fingers also has Helles and APA, plus Behemoth's APA and IPA, Monkish's DDH Double HAZY, and Fidens's Triple HAZY? The choices are totally congested!
Hop BroThat's right. You can start with the easy-drinking Helles and APA, ramp up with hazies, and finish with a nitro stout. That kind of range in the west exit area is seriously strong.
MugiAnd this time CRAK Brewery's comparison set is the star, so the first move has to be two Citra pours side by side. It's a total dilemma: Lakeside Farm or Roza Farm!
Hop BroIf it were me, I'd go back and forth between the two kegs first, check the aroma differences, and then move on to the other taps. It's fun to hunt for how the citrus outline changes with your nose and tongue.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want a beer already! My first drink tonight has to be a Citra comparison at Two Fingers, and then all the way through to a dark finisher!
At the beer pub Two Fingers in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Ikebukuro, two Citra single-hop kegs from Italy's CRAK Brewery appeared at the same time. In the owner's post, the beers were introduced as a theme asking whether Citra tastes and smells different depending on its origin, with two versions, Lakeside Farm and Roza Farm, available side by side.
As CRAK Brewery's post explains, even with the same variety, differences in hop origin tend to show up in the shape of the aroma. These two kegs are structured so you can compare the individual character of each farm while centering on Citra's citrusy and tropical impression, making this less a simple new release and more a tasting set built around comparison.
That's not all on the tap list. As staples at Two Fingers, Highway to Helles (Helles) and Garage (APA) are on offer, while New Zealand's Behemoth brings Merika (APA) and Bright As Day (IPA). In addition, Monkish Brewing from the U.S. has Monkish of Anaheim (DDH Double HAZY), and Fidens Brewing has Free From Doubt (Triple HAZY) on tap. Rounding things out are RAR's Out of Order - Galloping Gossip (smoothie) and Whiplash's Slow Life (nitro stout), giving the lineup a broad range of styles.
As you'd expect from Two Fingers in the west exit area of Ikebukuro Station, the selection lets you move from a crisp Helles or APA to hazy IPAs, smoothies, and nitro stout all in one go. Centered on the CRAK Brewery Citra comparison, the point this time is that you can build a flow from your first pour all the way to a dark final glass, depending on your mood.
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Hop BroAt Two Fingers in Ikebukuro, CRAK Brewery's Perfect Single Citra has two kegs opening at the same time. Being able to drink Lakeside Farm and Roza Farm side by side is pretty exciting.
MugiWow! Even though it's the same Citra, does it really change that much by farm? A side-by-side comparison by origin is exactly the kind of thing readers will want to know about!
Hop BroExactly. With hops, it's not just the varietal name, but the character of the field that shows up in the aroma. The outline of the citrus and tropical notes shifts a little depending on the farm.
MugiHuh! But what does "single hop" mean anyway? It sounds kind of cute, like a lonely little hop!
Hop BroCute, but serious underneath. It means the beer uses only Citra as the hop. That makes it easier to see the differences in Citra clearly while also noticing the influence of the malt and yeast.
MugiI see! And Two Fingers also has Helles and APA, plus Behemoth's APA and IPA, Monkish's DDH Double HAZY, and Fidens's Triple HAZY? The choices are totally congested!
Hop BroThat's right. You can start with the easy-drinking Helles and APA, ramp up with hazies, and finish with a nitro stout. That kind of range in the west exit area is seriously strong.
MugiAnd this time CRAK Brewery's comparison set is the star, so the first move has to be two Citra pours side by side. It's a total dilemma: Lakeside Farm or Roza Farm!
Hop BroIf it were me, I'd go back and forth between the two kegs first, check the aroma differences, and then move on to the other taps. It's fun to hunt for how the citrus outline changes with your nose and tongue.
MugiJust hearing about it makes me want a beer already! My first drink tonight has to be a Citra comparison at Two Fingers, and then all the way through to a dark finisher!
