Citraba Nakano taps Shiga Kogen Beer's 'Mugamuchu' Hazy IIPA
Citraba Nakano has started pouring Shiga Kogen Beer's limited release Mugamuchu Hazy IIPA. The bar describes it as tropical on the nose and firmly dry on the finish, making it an easy fit with food.
Hop BroNakano just got a keg worth chasing. Citra Bar Nakano has a guest tap of Muga Muchu Hazy IIPA on now.
MugiWhat! That name sounds intense! Muga Muchu feels like the kind of beer that steals my memory on contact!
Hop BroLet's try to keep your memory intact. It's brewed by Shiga Kogen Beer, and their limited releases always make beer people lean in.
MugiOkay, but what even is Hazy IIPA? That is way too much alphabet for one glass!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a hazy extra-bold IPA. Hazy means cloudy-looking, and IIPA means bigger hop aroma and a fuller, punchier body.
MugiNo way! I expected fluffy juice, but the article says it's firmly dry too. That part really got me.
Hop BroThat's the hook. You get tropical aroma up front, but the finish snaps clean instead of getting sticky, so it drinks easier than the strength suggests.
MugiThat sounds dangerously smooth! And Citra Bar Nakano has their famous Citra Bar chicken too? My appetite is already making decisions.
Hop BroThe food lineup is serious. Appetizer platters, gari-shiso cured mackerel, and even a 15-beer all-you-can-drink option make this place unfairly tempting.
MugiA cozy little beer pub away from the station chaos, with that beer on tap? That is extremely my speed.
Hop BroA fresh limited release that works as a first pour and with food is a rare sweet spot. I absolutely want a glass now.
MugiThen it's settled. Tonight in Nakano, first pour is Muga Muchu. You can do the beer lecture after I take a sip!
Guest Beer
Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba Nakano is a beer pub a short walk from the North Exit of Nakano Station. Set a little away from the station buzz, the compact room is built for a slower pace, with table seats and counter seating for easy drinking alongside food. The bar centers on craft beer, craft lemon sours, and its signature Citraba chicken, and also offers courses and drink plans.
The new tap is Shiga Kogen Beer's Mugamuchu. In the bar's post, it was introduced as a newly opened limited beer, with a tropical aroma and a firmly dry Hazy IIPA profile. It is described as a beer that does not make the alcohol feel heavy, which should make it work well both as a first pour and as a companion to food.
At Citraba Nakano, craft beer can be enjoyed by the glass, and there is also a 2.5-hour all-you-can-drink plan that includes 15 craft beers. Signature dishes such as Citraba chicken, assorted starters, and gari-shiso vinegared mackerel give the beer a strong food-pairing angle. Mugamuchu looks like the kind of guest tap that belongs alongside those plates.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNakano just got a keg worth chasing. Citra Bar Nakano has a guest tap of Muga Muchu Hazy IIPA on now.
MugiWhat! That name sounds intense! Muga Muchu feels like the kind of beer that steals my memory on contact!
Hop BroLet's try to keep your memory intact. It's brewed by Shiga Kogen Beer, and their limited releases always make beer people lean in.
MugiOkay, but what even is Hazy IIPA? That is way too much alphabet for one glass!
Hop BroIn plain terms, it's a hazy extra-bold IPA. Hazy means cloudy-looking, and IIPA means bigger hop aroma and a fuller, punchier body.
MugiNo way! I expected fluffy juice, but the article says it's firmly dry too. That part really got me.
Hop BroThat's the hook. You get tropical aroma up front, but the finish snaps clean instead of getting sticky, so it drinks easier than the strength suggests.
MugiThat sounds dangerously smooth! And Citra Bar Nakano has their famous Citra Bar chicken too? My appetite is already making decisions.
Hop BroThe food lineup is serious. Appetizer platters, gari-shiso cured mackerel, and even a 15-beer all-you-can-drink option make this place unfairly tempting.
MugiA cozy little beer pub away from the station chaos, with that beer on tap? That is extremely my speed.
Hop BroA fresh limited release that works as a first pour and with food is a rare sweet spot. I absolutely want a glass now.
MugiThen it's settled. Tonight in Nakano, first pour is Muga Muchu. You can do the beer lecture after I take a sip!
