Citraba in Koenji taps three guest beers from NOVORU, Fujizakura Kogen, and COEDO
Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba in Koenji, Tokyo, has announced three guest beers. The lineup spans a Belgian blonde, a long-aged bock, and a session IPA, making it an easy stop for drinkers who want to compare styles side by side.
Hop BroBig topic today: three guest taps are on at Craft Bakushu Sakaba Citraba in Koenji. Getting NOVORU, Fujizakura Heights, and COEDO together is a seriously nice lineup.
MugiWhat! Three totally different lanes at one bar? I haven't even gone in yet and my mouth is already celebrating!
Hop BroFirst up, NOVORU's Musubu is a Belgian Blonde. It has crisp malt, floral esters from Napoleon yeast, and a fresh-hop brightness, so it drinks light and lively.
MugiHold on, Napoleon yeast esters sounds like chemistry class crashed happy hour. Can you translate that into normal tasty-person language?
Hop BroBasically, it's fruity fermentation aroma with a fresh green hop note on top. It sounds technical, but really it just means bright, elegant, and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! Then Fujizakura Heights Beer's Sakura Bock is the heavyweight one, right? The name already sounds like a final boss.
Hop BroExactly. It uses about double the malt and gets long aging, so it's a full-bodied bock with deep sweetness, bitterness, and aroma. Sip it slowly and the flavor really sticks around.
MugiNo way, a flavor that camps out in your mouth? Then can COEDO Marihana survive that level of richness?
Hop BroIt wins differently. Marihana is a Session IPA, so the hop aroma pops while the body stays light. Belgian Blonde, Bock, and Session IPA in one place makes the comparison super easy.
MugiThat is basically a tasting paradise! Fruity people, rich-malt people, and hop-chasers all get their moment.
Hop BroAnd the spot is in the Koenji north-exit area, so it's easy to reach. They also have Citraba chicken and craft lemon sour, and checking Instagram for the taps first is the smart move.
MugiThen it's settled: three pours at Citraba. I want to start with Musubu, melt into Sakura Bock, and finish with Marihana so cleanly that I immediately want another round.
At Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba in Koenji North, three guest beers have been tapped. The beer pub sits near Koenji Station and is known for a lineup that makes style comparisons easy, and this release is especially clear in how it separates aroma, body, and drinkability.
Guest beers on tap
- NOVORU `Musubu`
A Belgian blonde with a clean malt edge, bright ester character from Napoleon yeast, and a fresh hop note. It is presented as a light but distinctive pour.
- Fujizakura Kogen Beer `Sakura Bock`
A full-bodied bock brewed with roughly twice the usual amount of malt and aged for a long time. It leans into depth, richness, and a more contemplative drinking pace.
- COEDO `Marihana`
A session IPA built around vivid hop aroma while keeping the body light and approachable. It provides a clear contrast to the other two beers.
Put together, the three beers create a neat tasting range: Belgian blonde, bock, and session IPA. That makes the lineup useful for drinkers who want to compare yeast-driven fruitiness, malt depth, and hop-forward refreshment in one place.
Citraba also positions itself as a place where people can gather comfortably, with craft beer at the center and other house favorites like craft lemon sour and Citraba Chicken on the menu. The shop says it shares tap updates on Instagram, so checking the latest lineup before visiting is the practical move.
Shop info
- Name: Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba
- Type: Beer pub
- Address: 2-22-6 Koenji-kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Canyon Plaza Osuga 1F
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBig topic today: three guest taps are on at Craft Bakushu Sakaba Citraba in Koenji. Getting NOVORU, Fujizakura Heights, and COEDO together is a seriously nice lineup.
MugiWhat! Three totally different lanes at one bar? I haven't even gone in yet and my mouth is already celebrating!
Hop BroFirst up, NOVORU's Musubu is a Belgian Blonde. It has crisp malt, floral esters from Napoleon yeast, and a fresh-hop brightness, so it drinks light and lively.
MugiHold on, Napoleon yeast esters sounds like chemistry class crashed happy hour. Can you translate that into normal tasty-person language?
Hop BroBasically, it's fruity fermentation aroma with a fresh green hop note on top. It sounds technical, but really it just means bright, elegant, and easy to drink.
MugiOhhh! Then Fujizakura Heights Beer's Sakura Bock is the heavyweight one, right? The name already sounds like a final boss.
Hop BroExactly. It uses about double the malt and gets long aging, so it's a full-bodied bock with deep sweetness, bitterness, and aroma. Sip it slowly and the flavor really sticks around.
MugiNo way, a flavor that camps out in your mouth? Then can COEDO Marihana survive that level of richness?
Hop BroIt wins differently. Marihana is a Session IPA, so the hop aroma pops while the body stays light. Belgian Blonde, Bock, and Session IPA in one place makes the comparison super easy.
MugiThat is basically a tasting paradise! Fruity people, rich-malt people, and hop-chasers all get their moment.
Hop BroAnd the spot is in the Koenji north-exit area, so it's easy to reach. They also have Citraba chicken and craft lemon sour, and checking Instagram for the taps first is the smart move.
MugiThen it's settled: three pours at Citraba. I want to start with Musubu, melt into Sakura Bock, and finish with Marihana so cleanly that I immediately want another round.
