Koenji’s Citraba Taps Miyazaki Hideji’s “Kyushu CRAFT Kinkan” and Thornbridge’s “Green Mountain”
At Craft Beer Tavern Citraba in Koenji, Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s “Kyushu CRAFT Kinkan” and Thornbridge’s “Green Mountain” have been newly tapped. In addition, Craftrock Brewing x Citraba Nakano’s anniversary beer has also started flowing at the Koenji location.
Hop BroThe new tap news at Citraba in Koenji is pretty hot. Miyazaki Hideji’s “Kyushu CRAFT Kinkan” and Thornbridge’s “Green Mountain” have been tapped, and even the anniversary beer has started moving.
MugiWait, two new beers at once!? And kinkan means that kumquat fruit, right? They put that in beer?!
Hop BroExactly. Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s “Kyushu CRAFT Kinkan” is a fruit ale made with kinkan, a specialty of southern Kyushu. It has a vivid aroma, a gentle tartness, and the clean backbone of Kyushu-grown barley.
MugiA fruit ale sounds like sweet juice? Or since it has tartness, is it more on the crisp side?
Hop BroThe interesting part is that it doesn’t lean too far either way. The fruit character comes forward, but it still comes together as beer. That’s why it’s easy to pair with the first pint.
MugiI see, so it’s perfect as the beer that kicks off the toast! Then Thornbridge’s “Green Mountain” must taste mountainy from the name alone?
Hop BroThat’s actually a pretty good read. It’s a hazy session IPA brewed with Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo, and it layers pine-like impressions with pineapple, lychee, and apricot.
MugiHold on, isn’t that a traffic jam of hop names!? If four varieties are in there, the flavor must be a lot to handle!
Hop BroThat’s where the session design works so well: the mouthfeel is light, but the aromatic information is substantial. In other words, it’s light yet dense - a little tricky to describe, but amazing.
MugiAnd there’s also Craftrock Brewing x Citraba Nakano’s “Citrus on the Rock,” right? Having an anniversary beer on tap too makes the celebration vibes nonstop!
Hop BroExactly. The 4th Citran on April 5, and Citraba Koenji’s 7th anniversary event on April 11 and 12 are both coming up, so this is the best time to enjoy a side-by-side tasting.
MugiWow, I have to go! If they’ve got everything from fruit-forward beers to hop-forward ones, I want to have a pint at Citraba today too!
Two new guest beers have been tapped at the Koenji beer pub, Craft Beer Tavern Citraba.
The first is Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s “Kyushu CRAFT Kinkan.” It is a fruit ale lavishly made with kinkan, a specialty of southern Kyushu, and offers the fruit’s regional aroma, a gentle tartness, and the clean flavor of Kyushu-grown barley. Because the fruit character comes forward, it is easy to pair with a first pint.
The second is Thornbridge’s “Green Mountain.” This aromatic hazy session IPA uses Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo in generous amounts, layering pine-like hop impressions with notes of pineapple, lychee, and apricot. Though it is designed to be light and sessionable, it still delivers plenty of aromatic depth.
The post also announces that Craftrock Brewing x Citraba Nakano’s anniversary beer, “Citrus on the Rock,” has also started flowing at the Koenji location. On April 5, the 4th Citran will be held, and on April 11 and 12, the Koenji branch’s 7th anniversary event is also planned, so the lineup has been gradually getting fuller ahead of the shop’s milestones.
Located in Koenji Kita, Citraba is the kind of place that makes it easy to enjoy beer as the star. With a fruit-forward beer, a hop-forward beer, and an anniversary collaboration all on tap, now is the perfect time to compare them side by side and see what suits your taste.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe new tap news at Citraba in Koenji is pretty hot. Miyazaki Hideji’s “Kyushu CRAFT Kinkan” and Thornbridge’s “Green Mountain” have been tapped, and even the anniversary beer has started moving.
MugiWait, two new beers at once!? And kinkan means that kumquat fruit, right? They put that in beer?!
Hop BroExactly. Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s “Kyushu CRAFT Kinkan” is a fruit ale made with kinkan, a specialty of southern Kyushu. It has a vivid aroma, a gentle tartness, and the clean backbone of Kyushu-grown barley.
MugiA fruit ale sounds like sweet juice? Or since it has tartness, is it more on the crisp side?
Hop BroThe interesting part is that it doesn’t lean too far either way. The fruit character comes forward, but it still comes together as beer. That’s why it’s easy to pair with the first pint.
MugiI see, so it’s perfect as the beer that kicks off the toast! Then Thornbridge’s “Green Mountain” must taste mountainy from the name alone?
Hop BroThat’s actually a pretty good read. It’s a hazy session IPA brewed with Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo, and it layers pine-like impressions with pineapple, lychee, and apricot.
MugiHold on, isn’t that a traffic jam of hop names!? If four varieties are in there, the flavor must be a lot to handle!
Hop BroThat’s where the session design works so well: the mouthfeel is light, but the aromatic information is substantial. In other words, it’s light yet dense - a little tricky to describe, but amazing.
MugiAnd there’s also Craftrock Brewing x Citraba Nakano’s “Citrus on the Rock,” right? Having an anniversary beer on tap too makes the celebration vibes nonstop!
Hop BroExactly. The 4th Citran on April 5, and Citraba Koenji’s 7th anniversary event on April 11 and 12 are both coming up, so this is the best time to enjoy a side-by-side tasting.
MugiWow, I have to go! If they’ve got everything from fruit-forward beers to hop-forward ones, I want to have a pint at Citraba today too!
