Koenji craft beer pub Citrava introduces three kegs including REVO BREWING ahead of its 7th anniversary
On Instagram on April 5, Koenji beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava" introduced REVO BREWING, Shiga Kogen Beer, and Izu no Kuni Beer, along with information about its 7th anniversary event on April 11 and 12. The post also conveyed recent goings-on at the shop, including the chicken nanban set meal served at lunch.
Hop BroKoenji's Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava posted something good ahead of its 7th anniversary. On Instagram on April 5, it put out the event details and three guest kegs all at once, and you can feel the shop's current vibe from it.
MugiWhoa, the 7th anniversary event announcement is already that time!? And they're introducing three beers too? This is the kind of thing that makes you hungry just reading it!
Hop BroThis time's lineup is REVO BREWING's "Oceania IPA," Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA," and Izu no Kuni Beer's "Premium Weizen." Two IPAs and one wheat beer, so it's a lineup you can actually drink through in different ways. That's the nice touch.
MugiWhat, two IPAs? Are they really that different? I only think of both as bitter!
Hop BroFirst, "Oceania IPA" pushes grapefruit aroma and a tangerine-like character to the front, with a dry, sharp profile and solid bitterness. In other words, a big burst of citrus up front, then a crisp finish that disappears cleanly.
MugiOhh! Then is "SNOW MONKEY IPA" really all about pink grapefruit? And passion fruit and white peach too? That's basically a fruit party!
Hop BroExactly, and its selling point is the balance between juiciness and dryness. It has bitterness, but it isn't just a hard hit; it feels like an IPA that really lets the layered aroma do the talking.
MugiSo the middle Weizen slot is "Premium Weizen," right? With that in there, your mouth could take a break from IPA after IPA!
Hop BroExactly. It has wheat-derived umami, and because the drinking profile is refreshing and gentle, it's excellent as a palate reset. Slot it in after an IPA and the next beer becomes fun all over again.
MugiAnd it's going to be crowded on April 11 and 12, right!? Standing room at the counter by the entrance? That sounds full-on event mode!
Hop BroYeah, they also say table seats are recommended to be reserved, and that practical, easygoing feel is very much Citrava. Plus, with the chicken nanban set meal on the daily lunch menu, it's the right choice from noon to night.
MugiAlright, it's gotta be chicken nanban and IPA! With the anniversary celebration mood too, this is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to raise a glass in Koenji!
On April 5, Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava in northern Koenji shared the details of its guest beers on Instagram. The post, together with information on the 7th anniversary event scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 and Sunday, April 12, 2026, introduced the three beers being served that day.
The lineup announced this time was REVO BREWING's "Oceania IPA", Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA", and Izu no Kuni Beer's "Premium Weizen". Each is clearly different in style, making for a lineup that is easy to approach for a wide range of drinkers, from those who want to enjoy IPA hop character to those looking for a refreshing wheat beer.
"Oceania IPA" is described as featuring aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and tangerine, a dry and sharp drinking profile, and firm bitterness. It is a beer that brings bright citrus notes to the fore while likely finishing light and crisp.
Meanwhile, "SNOW MONKEY IPA" is described as combining strong citrus character like pink grapefruit with nuances of passion fruit and white peach. It is introduced as a beer that, while retaining IPA-style bitterness, is designed with a balance of juiciness and dryness in mind.
"Premium Weizen" is a classic style that lets you enjoy a refreshing drinking profile and the savory richness derived from wheat. Among a lineup that leans toward IPAs, it seems like an easy choice when you want to reset your palate.
The shop also said that it expects to be busy on the day, that the counter seats near the entrance will be standing-only, and that table seats are recommended to be reserved. As a Koenji beer pub, the post conveyed a practical, easy-to-enter atmosphere where an everyday pint and the excitement of an event coexist. The daily lunch special also includes chicken nanban set meals, making it content that would catch the eye of anyone who wants to enjoy food and beer together.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji's Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava posted something good ahead of its 7th anniversary. On Instagram on April 5, it put out the event details and three guest kegs all at once, and you can feel the shop's current vibe from it.
MugiWhoa, the 7th anniversary event announcement is already that time!? And they're introducing three beers too? This is the kind of thing that makes you hungry just reading it!
Hop BroThis time's lineup is REVO BREWING's "Oceania IPA," Shiga Kogen Beer's "SNOW MONKEY IPA," and Izu no Kuni Beer's "Premium Weizen." Two IPAs and one wheat beer, so it's a lineup you can actually drink through in different ways. That's the nice touch.
MugiWhat, two IPAs? Are they really that different? I only think of both as bitter!
Hop BroFirst, "Oceania IPA" pushes grapefruit aroma and a tangerine-like character to the front, with a dry, sharp profile and solid bitterness. In other words, a big burst of citrus up front, then a crisp finish that disappears cleanly.
MugiOhh! Then is "SNOW MONKEY IPA" really all about pink grapefruit? And passion fruit and white peach too? That's basically a fruit party!
Hop BroExactly, and its selling point is the balance between juiciness and dryness. It has bitterness, but it isn't just a hard hit; it feels like an IPA that really lets the layered aroma do the talking.
MugiSo the middle Weizen slot is "Premium Weizen," right? With that in there, your mouth could take a break from IPA after IPA!
Hop BroExactly. It has wheat-derived umami, and because the drinking profile is refreshing and gentle, it's excellent as a palate reset. Slot it in after an IPA and the next beer becomes fun all over again.
MugiAnd it's going to be crowded on April 11 and 12, right!? Standing room at the counter by the entrance? That sounds full-on event mode!
Hop BroYeah, they also say table seats are recommended to be reserved, and that practical, easygoing feel is very much Citrava. Plus, with the chicken nanban set meal on the daily lunch menu, it's the right choice from noon to night.
MugiAlright, it's gotta be chicken nanban and IPA! With the anniversary celebration mood too, this is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to raise a glass in Koenji!
