Two New Taps at Koenji's Citraba: DDH IPA from Miyazaki Hideji and HOPDOG
At the beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba" in northern Koenji, two new beers were tapped in time for service on April 1. A pale ale from Miyazaki Hideji Beer and a DDH IPA from HOPDOG BREWING are now on the lineup, and the shop also announced its new staff lineup for the fiscal year.
Hop BroAt the beer pub in northern Koenji, two new beers were tapped at Citraba. The fact that Miyazaki Hideji Beer and HOPDOG BREWING were lined up in time for service on April 1 is exciting.
MugiWhat, two beers in one day!? And that happened in Koenji? That's basically an instant tasting showdown!
Hop BroFirst up is Miyazaki Hideji Beer's Shinkan no Pale Ale. Pale ale is a style that balances aroma and drinkability, so it's the kind of beer that leans toward a calm, easygoing glass.
MugiPale ale sounds gentle, but what is it really like? "Shinkan" sounds quiet, but what does quiet mean for beer!?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The aroma isn't too flashy, but the richness of the malt and the outline of the hops are still there - it's the kind of beer where the flavor spreads slowly and steadily.
MugiI see! And the other one from HOPDOG BREWING sounds strong just from the name! FaRM to YOU DDH IPA is enough letters to get you tipsy!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hopping, a method where hops are layered in heavily at the finish. It pushes the aroma forward and adds the bright, expressive character typical of an IPA.
MugiLayering hops sounds like putting accessories on beer! Making the aroma lean forward like that makes me kind of want to try it!
Hop BroWhat's especially good here is the contrast between the pale ale and the DDH IPA. Because their flavor directions are almost opposite, tasting them side by side makes the range of craft beer really easy to understand.
MugiAnd with Honami on staff becoming a Citraba employee for the new fiscal year, that's such a nice story... A glass marking a new milestone feels a little moving.
Hop BroThe hours are easy to work with, there is Citran on April 5 and the 7th anniversary event too, and they even have T-shirts and sacoches. At that point, you just want to go enjoy the whole atmosphere of the place.
MugiYeah, my head is already full of beer! I want a drink after work, and then to keep going all the way into a tasting comparison!
In the Koenji-Kita area near Koenji Station's north exit, two new beers were tapped at "Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba" in Suginami Ward to coincide with service on April 1.
New Taps
- Miyazaki Hideji Beer "Shinkan no Pale Ale"
- HOPDOG BREWING "FaRM to YOU DDH IPA"
This time, two beers with very different personalities, a pale ale and a DDH IPA, appeared at the same time. For anyone who wants to compare craft beers side by side, this is a lineup that makes it easy to compare the flavor direction inside the shop. The post also reported that staff member Honami became a Citraba employee for the new fiscal year starting in April, adding a new milestone for the shop.
As a beer pub, Citraba lists hours that make it easy to stop by after work or for a drink on the weekend. Weekdays are 16:00 to 23:30, Saturdays 12:00 to 23:30, and Sundays and holidays 12:00 to 23:00; if the last day of a long weekend is not involved, closing is 23:30. The shop says the first service of the new fiscal year will be handled by four people - Keisuke, Nabe, Honami, and Tomo - giving the place an approachable atmosphere for both regulars and first-time visitors.
In addition, "Citran" is scheduled for April 5, and an open 7th anniversary event is planned for April 11 and 12. There is also information about original T-shirts and sacoches for sale, making this a setup where you can enjoy not just the beer but the atmosphere of the place as well.
Reference: Instagram post
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt the beer pub in northern Koenji, two new beers were tapped at Citraba. The fact that Miyazaki Hideji Beer and HOPDOG BREWING were lined up in time for service on April 1 is exciting.
MugiWhat, two beers in one day!? And that happened in Koenji? That's basically an instant tasting showdown!
Hop BroFirst up is Miyazaki Hideji Beer's Shinkan no Pale Ale. Pale ale is a style that balances aroma and drinkability, so it's the kind of beer that leans toward a calm, easygoing glass.
MugiPale ale sounds gentle, but what is it really like? "Shinkan" sounds quiet, but what does quiet mean for beer!?
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The aroma isn't too flashy, but the richness of the malt and the outline of the hops are still there - it's the kind of beer where the flavor spreads slowly and steadily.
MugiI see! And the other one from HOPDOG BREWING sounds strong just from the name! FaRM to YOU DDH IPA is enough letters to get you tipsy!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hopping, a method where hops are layered in heavily at the finish. It pushes the aroma forward and adds the bright, expressive character typical of an IPA.
MugiLayering hops sounds like putting accessories on beer! Making the aroma lean forward like that makes me kind of want to try it!
Hop BroWhat's especially good here is the contrast between the pale ale and the DDH IPA. Because their flavor directions are almost opposite, tasting them side by side makes the range of craft beer really easy to understand.
MugiAnd with Honami on staff becoming a Citraba employee for the new fiscal year, that's such a nice story... A glass marking a new milestone feels a little moving.
Hop BroThe hours are easy to work with, there is Citran on April 5 and the 7th anniversary event too, and they even have T-shirts and sacoches. At that point, you just want to go enjoy the whole atmosphere of the place.
MugiYeah, my head is already full of beer! I want a drink after work, and then to keep going all the way into a tasting comparison!
