Citraba Koenji taps Kyoto Brewing's 'Shuukyu 6 Days' and Coldfire's 'Cumulus Tropicalus' hazy IPA
Citraba Koenji announced two new guest beers in its June 23 Instagram post: Kyoto Brewing's 'Shuukyu 6 Days' and Coldfire Brewing's 'Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA'. The Koenji beer pub also highlighted its weekday happy hour and a July 5 event.
Hop BroCitraba in Koenji just tapped two fresh guest beers. Kyoto Brewing's "Shukyu 6-nichi" and Coldfire Brewing's "Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA" are a pretty ideal summer lineup.
MugiWhat! The name contrast is ridiculous. "Shukyu 6-nichi" sounds super relaxed, then "Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA" shows up like a tropical spell!
Hop BroThat is exactly the charm. "Shukyu 6-nichi" has a dry, crisp finish, with fruity character from Belgian yeast and citrusy, tropical hop aroma layered on top.
MugiWait, Belgian yeast just appeared! Why does that sound like a pop quiz? What does it actually do?
Hop BroPut simply, it's the aroma builder. During fermentation it adds notes like banana or pear, so the beer stays light while still feeling expressive.
MugiOhhh, so "Shukyu 6-nichi" is bright but easygoing. That sounds perfect for the first drink after work!
Hop BroThen you move to Coldfire Brewing's "Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA" and it's full tropical mode. Peach, passion fruit, and pink grapefruit lead the way in a full-bodied hazy IPA.
MugiWhat is that, a fruit department? And hazy IPA is the cloudy one, right? Does the haze actually matter?
Hop BroIt does. You usually get a softer texture, and that helps the juicy, fruit-forward impression come through. At a pub like Citraba, it should pair really well with food.
MugiAnd on weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. there's happy hour still running: 200 yen off pints and all lemon sours for 390 yen. My wallet is suddenly interested.
Hop BroThey also posted about the 7th Citra-run event on July 5, so one beer update turns into a whole local craft beer story. That is a nice touch.
MugiThen there is only one answer: Koenji. I want a citrus vs. tropical showdown, and I definitely want both of us holding a glass by the end.
Citraba Koenji, the craft beer pub in Koenji, said in its June 23 Instagram post that two new guest beers had been tapped. The bar is built around craft beer and lemon sours, and it works well for everything from a solo pint to a group hangout. Weekday service starts at 4 p.m., while weekends and holidays open earlier, making it easy to drop in after work.
What is on tap
- Kyoto Brewing "Shuukyu 6 Days"
A dry, crisp beer with a fruity Belgian-yeast character. Citrus and tropical hop aromas spread through the glass and keep the beer lively.
- Coldfire Brewing "Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA"
A hazy IPA with sweet tropical fruit aromatics up front, plus peach, passion fruit, and pink grapefruit notes. The full-bodied mouthfeel gives it plenty of presence.
The lineup pairs two very different beers: the lighter, brighter "Shuukyu 6 Days" and the fruit-forward, fuller "Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA". That fits Citraba's approachable beer-bar style, where drinks are easy to match with food and easy to keep going with. The pub also runs a weekday happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., offering 200 yen off pint-size draft beer and all lemon sours for 390 yen. The post also points to a July 5 event, the 7th Shitoran, adding another reason for regulars to stop by.
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Hop BroCitraba in Koenji just tapped two fresh guest beers. Kyoto Brewing's "Shukyu 6-nichi" and Coldfire Brewing's "Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA" are a pretty ideal summer lineup.
MugiWhat! The name contrast is ridiculous. "Shukyu 6-nichi" sounds super relaxed, then "Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA" shows up like a tropical spell!
Hop BroThat is exactly the charm. "Shukyu 6-nichi" has a dry, crisp finish, with fruity character from Belgian yeast and citrusy, tropical hop aroma layered on top.
MugiWait, Belgian yeast just appeared! Why does that sound like a pop quiz? What does it actually do?
Hop BroPut simply, it's the aroma builder. During fermentation it adds notes like banana or pear, so the beer stays light while still feeling expressive.
MugiOhhh, so "Shukyu 6-nichi" is bright but easygoing. That sounds perfect for the first drink after work!
Hop BroThen you move to Coldfire Brewing's "Cumulus Tropicalus hazy IPA" and it's full tropical mode. Peach, passion fruit, and pink grapefruit lead the way in a full-bodied hazy IPA.
MugiWhat is that, a fruit department? And hazy IPA is the cloudy one, right? Does the haze actually matter?
Hop BroIt does. You usually get a softer texture, and that helps the juicy, fruit-forward impression come through. At a pub like Citraba, it should pair really well with food.
MugiAnd on weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. there's happy hour still running: 200 yen off pints and all lemon sours for 390 yen. My wallet is suddenly interested.
Hop BroThey also posted about the 7th Citra-run event on July 5, so one beer update turns into a whole local craft beer story. That is a nice touch.
MugiThen there is only one answer: Koenji. I want a citrus vs. tropical showdown, and I definitely want both of us holding a glass by the end.
