Long Beach Lab and CRAFTROCK Collaboration Opens at Citraba Nakano
Citraba Nakano has tapped “California Roll,” a collaboration beer from Long Beach Lab and Tokyo-based CRAFTROCK. The playful California-meets-Japan release is available alongside the pub’s new nikujaga dish.
Hop BroThere’s a fun new tap in Nakano: Citraba Nakano has California Roll now on tap.
MugiWhat?! Did someone turn sushi into beer? That name makes me hungry already!
Hop BroNo actual sushi ingredients, so relax! It’s a CRAFTROCK collaboration beer with Long Beach Lab, inspired by California and Japanese playfulness.
MugiNice! But what does it taste like? What beer style is it?
Hop BroThat detail hasn’t been announced. A style is basically a beer’s design category—like IPA or lager—but here, the specs remain undisclosed. We have to taste it to find out.
MugiA mystery beer? I love it! Perfect for the first pint.
Hop BroExactly. Collaborations are exciting because the brewers’ ideas mingle, so I want to look for both breweries’ personalities in every sip.
MugiAnd there’s nikujaga in the article! Nikujaga joins the menu? That is unexpectedly cozy!
Hop BroChef Taka made it. This comforting Japanese meat-and-potato stew is rarer at restaurants than you’d think, and it makes a playful yet homey pairing with beer.
MugiIt can sell out early? My stomach is demanding an opening-time sprint...
Hop BroA sound decision. Citraba Nakano opens at 2 p.m. on weekends for daytime drinks; it’s a casual beer pub on the first floor of Taniguchi Building. Check availability and hours first.
MugiWeekend afternoon toast in Nakano, then! California Roll and nikujaga—I want both before they’re gone!
Hop BroIt’s settled: Long Beach Lab × CRAFTROCK in the glass, nikujaga on the side. Let’s head for that tap!
A Long Beach Lab and CRAFTROCK collaboration
Citraba Nakano has announced the tap opening of “California Roll” from Long Beach Lab. The beer is a collaboration with Tokyo’s CRAFTROCK, and the pub describes it as a playful expression of California and Japan.
The original post does not specify the beer’s style or technical details. It does, however, present the collaboration as an easygoing choice for a toast and an opportunity to enjoy the character of both breweries in one glass.
New nikujaga on the menu
The pub has also added nikujaga, a comforting Japanese home-style dish prepared by chef Taka. It is not always easy to find this kind of food when dining out, and the post notes that it often sells out relatively early. Guests hoping to try it may want to arrive early.
Citraba Nakano is a casual beer pub located on the first floor of Taniguchi Building in Nakano, Tokyo. Its relaxed setting makes it suitable for pairing craft beer with food, while weekend opening from 2 p.m. allows for an afternoon visit.
Availability of “California Roll” and nikujaga may change, so checking with the pub before visiting is recommended. For a relaxed stop in Nakano, the collaboration beer and the homestyle dish make a natural pairing.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThere’s a fun new tap in Nakano: Citraba Nakano has California Roll now on tap.
MugiWhat?! Did someone turn sushi into beer? That name makes me hungry already!
Hop BroNo actual sushi ingredients, so relax! It’s a CRAFTROCK collaboration beer with Long Beach Lab, inspired by California and Japanese playfulness.
MugiNice! But what does it taste like? What beer style is it?
Hop BroThat detail hasn’t been announced. A style is basically a beer’s design category—like IPA or lager—but here, the specs remain undisclosed. We have to taste it to find out.
MugiA mystery beer? I love it! Perfect for the first pint.
Hop BroExactly. Collaborations are exciting because the brewers’ ideas mingle, so I want to look for both breweries’ personalities in every sip.
MugiAnd there’s nikujaga in the article! Nikujaga joins the menu? That is unexpectedly cozy!
Hop BroChef Taka made it. This comforting Japanese meat-and-potato stew is rarer at restaurants than you’d think, and it makes a playful yet homey pairing with beer.
MugiIt can sell out early? My stomach is demanding an opening-time sprint...
Hop BroA sound decision. Citraba Nakano opens at 2 p.m. on weekends for daytime drinks; it’s a casual beer pub on the first floor of Taniguchi Building. Check availability and hours first.
MugiWeekend afternoon toast in Nakano, then! California Roll and nikujaga—I want both before they’re gone!
Hop BroIt’s settled: Long Beach Lab × CRAFTROCK in the glass, nikujaga on the side. Let’s head for that tap!
