At Citrava in Koenji, "Ushitora Man Dyna IPA" and "Dent de Requin" Are on Tap
Craft beer pub Citrava in Koenji announced that its Golden Week hours will start at 12:00 noon, and as new taps it has connected "Ushitora Man Dyna IPA" and "Dent de Requin." With in-house events also planned for May 10 and May 30, it looks like a day where the changing tap lineup will be worth watching.
Hop BroCitrava in Koenji is starting Golden Week daytime service, and the new taps are "Ushitora Man Dyna IPA" and "Dent de Requin". That lineup is strong.
MugiWhoa! Ushitora Man Dyna IPA already sounds super heroic just from the name!
Hop BroIt’s an IPA from Ushitora Brewery, using Yakima Chief Hops' Dyna Boost. The trick is that it tones down the grassy hop character while pushing the aroma to the front.
MugiWhat does "grassy" even mean!? When you say hop blueprint, it suddenly feels like a science experiment!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s an IPA that reduces the green, grassy impression and focuses on aroma. Citrava is a place with a rotating draft lineup, so beers with this kind of personality really stand out there.
MugiI see! So the other one, Dent de Requin, isn’t just a strong-sounding French-ish name!
Hop BroIt’s a beer from Dieu Du Ciel!, bringing citrus and tropical fruit from Sultana, Citra, Amarillo, and Strata. On top of that comes a crisp, West Coast-style bitterness.
MugiWow, fruitiness followed by bitterness sounds like the kind that swings you around in a good way. I kind of like that!
Hop BroAnd Citrava is open from 4 p.m. on weekdays, noon on weekends and holidays, and through May 6 for Golden Week daytime service. The May 10 "2026 5th Citran" event and the May 30 collaboration unveiling are also worth keeping an eye on.
MugiThen today in Koenji, we’ll chase the changing tap lineup and start with one drink. My throat is already begging to go to Citrava!
A new guest beer tap report has arrived from "Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava," the beer pub in the Koenji Station north-exit area. The shop is located on the first floor of Canyon Plaza Osuga in Koenji-Kita 2-chome, and is known as a place where you can enjoy draft craft beer that changes day by day. This time, in line with Golden Week business hours, the shop has announced a noon opening and has added two new beers to the lineup.
New Taps
- Ushitora Brewery "Ushitora Man Dyna IPA"
- Dieu Du Ciel! "Dent de Requin"
"Ushitora Man Dyna IPA" is an IPA made with Yakima Chief Hops' hop extract "Dyna Boost." It is said to be designed to reduce the grassy character typical of hops, lighten the bitterness, and bring the aroma forward. The other beer, "Dent de Requin," layers the citrus and tropical fruit aromas derived from Sultana, Citra, Amarillo, and Strata with the sharp bitterness characteristic of the West Coast style.
Citrava is a beer pub that lines up domestic and international draft beers on a day-by-day basis, and it is popular not only for craft beer but also for lemon sours made with Odawara lemons and for food. According to the shop information, it is open from 16:00 to 23:30 on weekdays, 12:00 to 23:30 on Saturdays, and 12:00 to 23:00 on Sundays and public holidays, and during Golden Week it will continue daytime service through the 6th. It is an easy place to use whether you are there for beer alone or want to take your time drinking with a meal.
In addition, an event called "The 5th Citran of 2026" is scheduled for May 10, and a collaboration beer unveiling event with "Beer Girls x Hansharo Beer" is also planned for May 30. Since the taps change quickly at this place, it would be a good idea to check the latest information before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroCitrava in Koenji is starting Golden Week daytime service, and the new taps are "Ushitora Man Dyna IPA" and "Dent de Requin". That lineup is strong.
MugiWhoa! Ushitora Man Dyna IPA already sounds super heroic just from the name!
Hop BroIt’s an IPA from Ushitora Brewery, using Yakima Chief Hops' Dyna Boost. The trick is that it tones down the grassy hop character while pushing the aroma to the front.
MugiWhat does "grassy" even mean!? When you say hop blueprint, it suddenly feels like a science experiment!
Hop BroSimply put, it’s an IPA that reduces the green, grassy impression and focuses on aroma. Citrava is a place with a rotating draft lineup, so beers with this kind of personality really stand out there.
MugiI see! So the other one, Dent de Requin, isn’t just a strong-sounding French-ish name!
Hop BroIt’s a beer from Dieu Du Ciel!, bringing citrus and tropical fruit from Sultana, Citra, Amarillo, and Strata. On top of that comes a crisp, West Coast-style bitterness.
MugiWow, fruitiness followed by bitterness sounds like the kind that swings you around in a good way. I kind of like that!
Hop BroAnd Citrava is open from 4 p.m. on weekdays, noon on weekends and holidays, and through May 6 for Golden Week daytime service. The May 10 "2026 5th Citran" event and the May 30 collaboration unveiling are also worth keeping an eye on.
MugiThen today in Koenji, we’ll chase the changing tap lineup and start with one drink. My throat is already begging to go to Citrava!
