Citraba Nakano to host NOMCRAFT 15-tap takeover with Emulator
Citraba Nakano posted an event update on June 11, announcing a NOMCRAFT 15-tap takeover for June 20-21. The lineup will include the collaboration beer Emulator, plus 14 more beers, while the shop also noted a one-day staff appearance at BEER BOMB on June 17.
Hop BroNakano is going to be busy next week, because NOMCRAFT 15TTO is landing at Craft Bakushu Sakaba Citraba Nakano on June 20 and 21.
MugiWait, 15 taps at once? All NOMCRAFT? That is not a lineup, that is a full-on festival!
Hop BroThat festival energy is the whole point. NOMCRAFT from Aridagawa, Wakayama is coming in, and one of the 15 pours is the collab Emulator.
MugiWhoa! But Tap Take Over sounds like the beer lines are staging a rebellion.
Hop BroCompletely peaceful, I promise. It just means one brewery takes over most of the draft lines, so basically it becomes a tasting paradise.
MugiOkay, then what is Emulator? That name sounds like a video game finisher!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Emulator is a collab between NOMCRAFT, BEER BOMB, and Citraba Nakano, and the style is India Pale Lager: dry from lager yeast, bright from the hops.
MugiHold on, when you say lager yeast I start hearing science-class sound effects. What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroSimple version: clean and crisp first, then citrus aroma on top. It also uses Kiyomi orange peel, so expect dry, zesty refreshment in the glass.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And on June 17, manager Ami is doing a guest shift at BEER BOMB in Nishi-Shinjuku, right? That is basically the perfect warm-up.
Hop BroExactly. Do the preview on June 17, then hit the main event on June 20 and 21. The bar's whole mood changes as taps rotate, and I am already calling my first pint of Emulator.
MugiSame here. Whether it is an after-work stop or a weekend mission, this makes me want a beer right now.
Citraba Nakano is a craft beer pub in Nakano, Tokyo, built for easygoing drinking around a focused beer lineup. In its June 11 Instagram update, the shop first noted that manager Ami will work a one-day shift at the beer bar BEER BOMB in Nishi-Shinjuku on June 17. BEER BOMB is expected to run with an all-female staff that day, and `NOMCRAFT / Emulator` will also be available there.
The main announcement is NOMCRAFT's 15-tap takeover planned for the following weekend. On June 20 and 21, Citraba Nakano is set to pour 15 taps, with the collaboration beer `Emulator` joined by 14 other beers. For drinkers who enjoy comparing styles and chasing a brewery's range in one visit, it should be a strong lineup.
Because Citraba Nakano usually operates as a casual craft beer spot, the takeover fits naturally into the room's everyday use: a post-work pint, dinner with friends, or a destination stop for beer-focused visitors around Nakano Station. When the taps change over, the pub's character changes with them, which is part of the appeal.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNakano is going to be busy next week, because NOMCRAFT 15TTO is landing at Craft Bakushu Sakaba Citraba Nakano on June 20 and 21.
MugiWait, 15 taps at once? All NOMCRAFT? That is not a lineup, that is a full-on festival!
Hop BroThat festival energy is the whole point. NOMCRAFT from Aridagawa, Wakayama is coming in, and one of the 15 pours is the collab Emulator.
MugiWhoa! But Tap Take Over sounds like the beer lines are staging a rebellion.
Hop BroCompletely peaceful, I promise. It just means one brewery takes over most of the draft lines, so basically it becomes a tasting paradise.
MugiOkay, then what is Emulator? That name sounds like a video game finisher!
Hop BroThat is the fun part. Emulator is a collab between NOMCRAFT, BEER BOMB, and Citraba Nakano, and the style is India Pale Lager: dry from lager yeast, bright from the hops.
MugiHold on, when you say lager yeast I start hearing science-class sound effects. What does it actually taste like?
Hop BroSimple version: clean and crisp first, then citrus aroma on top. It also uses Kiyomi orange peel, so expect dry, zesty refreshment in the glass.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And on June 17, manager Ami is doing a guest shift at BEER BOMB in Nishi-Shinjuku, right? That is basically the perfect warm-up.
Hop BroExactly. Do the preview on June 17, then hit the main event on June 20 and 21. The bar's whole mood changes as taps rotate, and I am already calling my first pint of Emulator.
MugiSame here. Whether it is an after-work stop or a weekend mission, this makes me want a beer right now.
