Three guest beers tapped at Citrava in Koenji: NOVORU, Fujizakura Kogen, and COEDO
At the beer pub "Craft Beer Tavern Citrava" in Koenji Kita, Tokyo, the lineup of three guest beers was announced. With one beer each from NOVORU, Fujizakura Kogen Beer, and COEDO, the range clearly spans Belgian Blonde, long-aged Bock, and Session IPA, making for a lineup with distinct flavor profiles.
Hop BroThree beers have been tapped at Citrava in Koenji Kita. This is exactly the kind of lineup people who love tasting side by side get excited about.
MugiWait, all three have completely different personalities? That sounds so fun, being able to meet such different characters in one place!
Hop BroFirst up is NOVORU's Musubu, a Belgian Blonde with crisp malt character and the lively esters from Napoleon yeast.
MugiHuh, esters? That suddenly sounds like a science class!
Hop BroBasically, it's the fruity aroma created during fermentation. On top of that, it has the freshness of fresh hops, so it's light but still has a strong personality.
MugiOhhh! Light and expressive sounds perfect for the first beer. I feel like it would brighten my mood as soon as I start drinking!
Hop BroNext is Fujizakura Kogen Beer's Sakura Bock. It's a full-bodied beer made with about twice the usual amount of malt and aged for a long time.
MugiTwice as much? The malt is jammed into traffic! It sounds like it's packed with sweetness, bitterness, and aroma all at once!
Hop BroExactly. Bock is a beer you face slowly. It wins with depth rather than flash, so the slower you drink it, the more interesting it gets.
MugiAnd then there's COEDO's Marihana! Since it's a Session IPA, that means it has strong hop aroma but is still easy to drink, right?
Hop BroThat's right. You can enjoy the vividness of the hops while drinking it lightly, so the Belgian Blonde, Bock, and Session IPA really make the differences in style stand out.
MugiWow, it's like a textbook for tasting. If we lined these up and drank them in Koenji, we'd definitely end up in a great mood!
Hop BroAnd if you want to keep up with Citrava's tap changes, you can follow them on Instagram, so checking the latest taps before you go is the way to do it. Honestly, I want a pint too today.
At "Craft Beer Tavern Citrava" in Koenji Kita, Tokyo, the tapping of three guest beers was announced on Instagram. True to a beer pub in the area around Koenji Station's north exit, this time the lineup brings together three beers with different aroma profiles and drinking depth, creating a setup that invites side-by-side comparison.
This time's three guest beers
- NOVORU Musubu
A Belgian Blonde that layers crisp malt character with the fruity esters derived from Napoleon yeast, plus the fresh aroma of fresh hops. It is introduced as a beer with a light drinkability but a clear fermentation-driven personality.
- Fujizakura Kogen Beer Sakura Bock
A full-bodied beer made with roughly twice the usual amount of malt and aged for a long period. With a well-balanced finish of sweetness, bitterness, and aroma, this is the kind of Bock you want to take your time with.
- COEDO Marihana
A Session IPA whose name evokes hop flowers. It is introduced as a beer that brings out hop character while remaining light, balancing vivid aroma with easy drinkability.
These three beers are clearly separated in style as Belgian Blonde, Bock, and Session IPA, which makes them especially interesting because they let you compare different flavor axes in one place. For people who want to enjoy fruity fermentation aromas, those looking for malt depth, and those who want to chase hop aroma in a lighter form, this is a lineup that should hit the mark for each of them.
Citrava's post also says that future tap changes will continue to be announced on Instagram, making it easy to check the latest tap status before visiting. It is a place worth checking out when you want to choose your first drink in Koenji at a relaxed pace, or when you want to spend the evening comparing multiple beers.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThree beers have been tapped at Citrava in Koenji Kita. This is exactly the kind of lineup people who love tasting side by side get excited about.
MugiWait, all three have completely different personalities? That sounds so fun, being able to meet such different characters in one place!
Hop BroFirst up is NOVORU's Musubu, a Belgian Blonde with crisp malt character and the lively esters from Napoleon yeast.
MugiHuh, esters? That suddenly sounds like a science class!
Hop BroBasically, it's the fruity aroma created during fermentation. On top of that, it has the freshness of fresh hops, so it's light but still has a strong personality.
MugiOhhh! Light and expressive sounds perfect for the first beer. I feel like it would brighten my mood as soon as I start drinking!
Hop BroNext is Fujizakura Kogen Beer's Sakura Bock. It's a full-bodied beer made with about twice the usual amount of malt and aged for a long time.
MugiTwice as much? The malt is jammed into traffic! It sounds like it's packed with sweetness, bitterness, and aroma all at once!
Hop BroExactly. Bock is a beer you face slowly. It wins with depth rather than flash, so the slower you drink it, the more interesting it gets.
MugiAnd then there's COEDO's Marihana! Since it's a Session IPA, that means it has strong hop aroma but is still easy to drink, right?
Hop BroThat's right. You can enjoy the vividness of the hops while drinking it lightly, so the Belgian Blonde, Bock, and Session IPA really make the differences in style stand out.
MugiWow, it's like a textbook for tasting. If we lined these up and drank them in Koenji, we'd definitely end up in a great mood!
Hop BroAnd if you want to keep up with Citrava's tap changes, you can follow them on Instagram, so checking the latest taps before you go is the way to do it. Honestly, I want a pint too today.
