Two New Taps Open at Koenji Citra Bar, Featuring Yuzu Weizen and Karl Strauss
At Craft Beer Sakaba Citra Bar, a beer pub in Koenji Kita, Tokyo, two newly tapped beers were announced. The citrusy, yuzu-driven "Yuzu Weizen" and Karl Strauss's "Mosaic Session IPA" are being poured at the same time. Reservations are heavy during the three-day holiday weekend, so calling ahead before visiting is also recommended.
Hop BroKoenji's new two-tap Citra Bar openings are a pretty timely pairing. This time, Yuzu Weizen and Karl Strauss's Mosaic Session IPA went on tap at the same time.
MugiWhoa! Right off the bat, Yuzu Weizen sounds delicious just from the name! But a weizen is that fluffy kind, right?
Hop BroExactly, fruity aroma is its hallmark. On top of that, they've layered in yuzu, so it's light, easy to pair with food, and very drinkable.
MugiI see! But by yuzu notes, do you mean it turns into something like yuzu juice? Or is it more refined?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's not a big splash of juice, but a kind of aromatic layering. Think of it as gently adding yuzu's citrus character on top of the banana-like yeast aroma of a weizen.
MugiWow, we're suddenly having an elegant flavor conversation! So what's the other beer? The name is long and sounds intense!
Hop BroIt's Karl Strauss's Mosaic Session IPA. Even with a lower ABV, it comes through with grapefruit-like aroma, citrus, and tropical fruit.
MugiSo a session IPA means it stays light but still aromatic? That's ridiculously convenient, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. It's not bitterness all the way through, so it's easy to choose for your first beer or your next one, and the light wheat-derived mouthfeel lets you keep going smoothly.
MugiAnd since it's a station-adjacent beer pub in Koenji Kita, it sounds like somewhere you can just drop by. Being able to drink from daytime on weekends is pretty much happiness, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. It looks like reservations are heavy during the three-day weekend too, so calling ahead before visiting is the safe move. In springtime Koenji, I want to toast with these two taps first.
MugiYeah, yeah, today's plan is set with these spring two taps! Refreshing with Yuzu Weizen, then chasing aroma with Mosaic Session IPA, and suddenly I want to bar hop!
The Craft Beer Sakaba Citra Bar, which operates near Koenji Station with craft beer at its core, announced two new guest beers.
The lineup this time stands out for its citrus-forward character. The first beer, Yuzu Weizen, is described as combining the fruity aroma typical of a weizen with yuzu notes, resulting in a light, easy-drinking profile. It should suit people who want to enjoy the aroma as it opens up, or those looking to pair it with food and keep the glasses coming.
The second beer is Karl Strauss Mosaic Session IPA. The post describes a relatively low-ABV beer with grapefruit-like aroma, citrus and tropical fruit flavors, and a light mouthfeel derived from wheat. True to the session IPA style, it is an easy choice for days when you want a balance of aroma and drinkability rather than bitterness alone.
The shop is located at 1F Canyon Plaza Osuga, 2-22-6 Koenjikita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo. As a beer pub close to the station, it is open not only on weekday evenings but also from daytime on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, making it a place where you can enjoy craft beer early on weekends. The post also mentions increased reservations during the three-day holiday, so it is reassuring to call ahead if you want to avoid busy times.
The store also shared in-house notices for business on March 30, the "Citran" event scheduled for April 5, and the 7th anniversary event planned for April 11 to 12. Starting with these two newly opened taps, it looks like the pleasure of choosing a glass in springtime Koenji is set to expand.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji's new two-tap Citra Bar openings are a pretty timely pairing. This time, Yuzu Weizen and Karl Strauss's Mosaic Session IPA went on tap at the same time.
MugiWhoa! Right off the bat, Yuzu Weizen sounds delicious just from the name! But a weizen is that fluffy kind, right?
Hop BroExactly, fruity aroma is its hallmark. On top of that, they've layered in yuzu, so it's light, easy to pair with food, and very drinkable.
MugiI see! But by yuzu notes, do you mean it turns into something like yuzu juice? Or is it more refined?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: it's not a big splash of juice, but a kind of aromatic layering. Think of it as gently adding yuzu's citrus character on top of the banana-like yeast aroma of a weizen.
MugiWow, we're suddenly having an elegant flavor conversation! So what's the other beer? The name is long and sounds intense!
Hop BroIt's Karl Strauss's Mosaic Session IPA. Even with a lower ABV, it comes through with grapefruit-like aroma, citrus, and tropical fruit.
MugiSo a session IPA means it stays light but still aromatic? That's ridiculously convenient, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. It's not bitterness all the way through, so it's easy to choose for your first beer or your next one, and the light wheat-derived mouthfeel lets you keep going smoothly.
MugiAnd since it's a station-adjacent beer pub in Koenji Kita, it sounds like somewhere you can just drop by. Being able to drink from daytime on weekends is pretty much happiness, isn't it?
Hop BroExactly. It looks like reservations are heavy during the three-day weekend too, so calling ahead before visiting is the safe move. In springtime Koenji, I want to toast with these two taps first.
MugiYeah, yeah, today's plan is set with these spring two taps! Refreshing with Yuzu Weizen, then chasing aroma with Mosaic Session IPA, and suddenly I want to bar hop!
