Three beers, including Miyazaki Hideji Beer's "Shinkan no Pale Ale," are tapped at Citraba in Koenji
At the craft beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba" in Koenji, two new guest beers have been put on tap, and the anniversary beer is now also being served at the Koenji location. Along with a recommendation to visit on weekday evenings, the pub also announced its 7th anniversary event on April 11 and 12.
Hop BroThe Koenji beer pub is tapping three beers at Citraba, right? Miyazaki Hideji Beer's "Shinkan no Pale Ale," HOPDOG BREWING's "FaRM to YOU DDH IPA," and even "Citrus on the Rock" are all here, so things are really hot right now.
MugiWait, three at once!? If they all come on tap at the same time, I'm going to be paralyzed trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroThe first one to note is the Shinkan no Pale Ale, right? It brings out a refreshing hop bitterness up front, and it's the kind of beer you want to sip slowly while enjoying the aroma.
MugiRefreshing bitterness? What even is that! Bitter and refreshing sounds like some kind of delicious contradiction!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The bitterness hits hard, but the aroma is light and the finish isn't heavy, so you can enjoy it as a bitterness led by aroma. Pale ale is like a model student that doesn't overdo it, but still makes its presence felt.
MugiSo next is HOPDOG BREWING's FaRM to YOU DDH IPA! DDH sounds like a spell, and it feels kind of powerful!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hop. It's a method where a lot of hops are added after fermentation to bring out a stronger aroma. And this one uses Yokote-grown hops, giving it tropical, citrus, and grapefruit-like notes, with a clean, dry drinkability. It's a very current kind of IPA.
MugiYokote-grown hops means one of Japan's major hop-producing regions! Suddenly this feels like a trip around the source, and just imagining the aroma makes me hungry!
Hop BroOn top of that, being able to drink Craftrock Brewing × Citraba Nakano's Citrus on the Rock at the Koenji location is a big deal. Following an anniversary beer at another location too is a really nice move for beer lovers.
MugiAnd it's in the Koenji Station north exit area, with a 4 p.m. opening, right? Being able to swing by for just one drink after work is the best!
Hop BroExactly, and since they recommend weekday evenings, you can drink in a relaxed way before it gets too crowded. There's also the 7th anniversary event on April 11 and 12, plus CitraN on April 5, so there's a lot going on at the bar.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to go to Koenji right now! I want to get lost in the aroma with the pale ale, go "whoa" over the DDH IPA, and toast with the anniversary beer!
Guest beers keep coming on tap at Citraba in Koenji
At "Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba" in Koenji, Tokyo, the guest beer lineup has been changing frequently. In this post, the pub announced that two new beers have been put on tap, and that the anniversary beer already connected has also become available at the Koenji location.
Beers available from this day
- Miyazaki Hideji Beer "Shinkan no Pale Ale"
A beer that highlights a refreshing hop-derived bitterness, ideal for enjoying the aroma as you drink.
- HOPDOG BREWING "FaRM to YOU DDH IPA"
Brewed with hops from Yokote, a major hop-producing area in Japan, it features aromas reminiscent of tropical fruit, citrus, and grapefruit, along with a clean, dry finish.
- Craftrock Brewing × Citraba Nakano "Citrus on the Rock"
Introduced as this year's anniversary beer for Citraba's Nakano location, and now also available at the Koenji location.
A lineup to enjoy along with the atmosphere of the bar
Citraba is a beer pub in the Koenji Station north exit area. The post says it opens at 4 p.m., and recommends visiting on weekday evenings to avoid the weekend crowd. From a quick stop for one drink after work to a leisurely weekend session, it operates like a neighborhood beer bar that fits many styles of drinking.
Events are also on the way
In addition, April 5 will see "2026 4th CitraN," and April 11 and 12 will feature the "Citraba Koenji 7th Anniversary Event." Late-night hours until 2 a.m. on April 11 were also announced, so around the anniversary period, the changing taps and the lively in-store atmosphere should both be worth looking forward to.
For beer fans, being able to follow a fragrant pale ale, a hop-forward DDH IPA, and an anniversary beer all in one place in Koenji is hard to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe Koenji beer pub is tapping three beers at Citraba, right? Miyazaki Hideji Beer's "Shinkan no Pale Ale," HOPDOG BREWING's "FaRM to YOU DDH IPA," and even "Citrus on the Rock" are all here, so things are really hot right now.
MugiWait, three at once!? If they all come on tap at the same time, I'm going to be paralyzed trying to decide what to drink first!
Hop BroThe first one to note is the Shinkan no Pale Ale, right? It brings out a refreshing hop bitterness up front, and it's the kind of beer you want to sip slowly while enjoying the aroma.
MugiRefreshing bitterness? What even is that! Bitter and refreshing sounds like some kind of delicious contradiction!
Hop BroThat's what makes it interesting. The bitterness hits hard, but the aroma is light and the finish isn't heavy, so you can enjoy it as a bitterness led by aroma. Pale ale is like a model student that doesn't overdo it, but still makes its presence felt.
MugiSo next is HOPDOG BREWING's FaRM to YOU DDH IPA! DDH sounds like a spell, and it feels kind of powerful!
Hop BroDDH stands for double dry hop. It's a method where a lot of hops are added after fermentation to bring out a stronger aroma. And this one uses Yokote-grown hops, giving it tropical, citrus, and grapefruit-like notes, with a clean, dry drinkability. It's a very current kind of IPA.
MugiYokote-grown hops means one of Japan's major hop-producing regions! Suddenly this feels like a trip around the source, and just imagining the aroma makes me hungry!
Hop BroOn top of that, being able to drink Craftrock Brewing × Citraba Nakano's Citrus on the Rock at the Koenji location is a big deal. Following an anniversary beer at another location too is a really nice move for beer lovers.
MugiAnd it's in the Koenji Station north exit area, with a 4 p.m. opening, right? Being able to swing by for just one drink after work is the best!
Hop BroExactly, and since they recommend weekday evenings, you can drink in a relaxed way before it gets too crowded. There's also the 7th anniversary event on April 11 and 12, plus CitraN on April 5, so there's a lot going on at the bar.
MugiI can't take it anymore, I want to go to Koenji right now! I want to get lost in the aroma with the pale ale, go "whoa" over the DDH IPA, and toast with the anniversary beer!
