Citraba in Koenji Adds NOVORU, Fuji Kogen, and COEDO on Tap
Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba in north Koenji has announced three guest beers on tap. The lineup brings together NOVORU, Fuji Kogen Beer, and COEDO, offering a clear side-by-side comparison of a Belgian blonde, a bock, and a session IPA.
Hop BroKoenji's beer pub Craft Bakushu Sakaba Citra Bar just announced three guest taps: one each from NOVORU, Fujizakura Heights Beer, and COEDO. A mixed-style lineup like that is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, that's a tasting paradise! Belgian Blonde, Bock, and Session IPA in one round? My brain is already foaming over.
Hop BroYep. NOVORU Musubu is the Belgian Blonde, Fujizakura Heights Beer's Sakura Bock is the Bock, and COEDO Marihana is the Session IPA, so it's three totally different pours.
MugiHold on, what's an ester? The beer menu just turned into chemistry class.
Hop BroAn ester is basically a yeast-made aroma note from fermentation, often fruity or floral. In Musubu, the Napoleon yeast character layers with fresh hop brightness, so it stays light but still memorable.
MugiOhhh! Then when Sakura Bock says double the malt, am I supposed to imagine my mouth putting on a weighted blanket?
Hop BroHonestly, not far off. Sakura Bock is a long-aged full body kind of beer, built with about twice the usual malt, so the sweetness, bitterness, and aroma all come in thick. It drinks like a coat, not a T-shirt.
MugiThat description has sleeves! But for Marihana, what does session mean? Is it beer language for 'one more round'?
Hop BroPretty much the friendly version of that. A Session IPA keeps strong hop aroma while staying easy to drink, and together these three make three clear axes: fermentation aroma, malt depth, and hop lift.
MugiNow I want to line them up at Citra Bar and make a tiny beer chart in my head. First step is check the tap update on Instagram before somebody swaps a keg.
Hop BroExactly. Head to north Koenji while they're still on, start floral with Musubu, sink into Sakura Bock, then finish crisp with Marihana. Tonight is for Koenji and a proper side-by-side.
Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba in north Koenji has announced three guest beers on tap. The new lineup features one beer each from NOVORU, Fuji Kogen Beer, and COEDO, making it a strong set for anyone who enjoys comparing different styles in one visit.
Guest lineup
- NOVORU Musubu
A Belgian blonde with a crisp malt finish, bright esters from Napoleon yeast, and a fresh hop accent. It sounds light on its feet, but still clearly expressive.
- Fuji Kogen Beer Sakura Bock
A full-bodied bock brewed with roughly twice the usual amount of malt and aged for an extended period. It is built around depth, sweetness, bitterness, and aroma.
- COEDO Marihana
A session IPA that delivers vivid hop character while staying easy to drink. It provides a sharp contrast to the other two beers.
Together, the three beers create an easy-to-read tasting range: fermentation-driven aroma, malt depth, and hop brightness. That makes the tap list especially appealing for drinkers who like to compare styles side by side.
Citraba is a beer pub in the Koenji Kita area, and the shop also shares tap-change updates on Instagram. Checking the latest taps before visiting looks like the best way to catch the beer you want at its best.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKoenji's beer pub Craft Bakushu Sakaba Citra Bar just announced three guest taps: one each from NOVORU, Fujizakura Heights Beer, and COEDO. A mixed-style lineup like that is hard to ignore.
MugiWait, that's a tasting paradise! Belgian Blonde, Bock, and Session IPA in one round? My brain is already foaming over.
Hop BroYep. NOVORU Musubu is the Belgian Blonde, Fujizakura Heights Beer's Sakura Bock is the Bock, and COEDO Marihana is the Session IPA, so it's three totally different pours.
MugiHold on, what's an ester? The beer menu just turned into chemistry class.
Hop BroAn ester is basically a yeast-made aroma note from fermentation, often fruity or floral. In Musubu, the Napoleon yeast character layers with fresh hop brightness, so it stays light but still memorable.
MugiOhhh! Then when Sakura Bock says double the malt, am I supposed to imagine my mouth putting on a weighted blanket?
Hop BroHonestly, not far off. Sakura Bock is a long-aged full body kind of beer, built with about twice the usual malt, so the sweetness, bitterness, and aroma all come in thick. It drinks like a coat, not a T-shirt.
MugiThat description has sleeves! But for Marihana, what does session mean? Is it beer language for 'one more round'?
Hop BroPretty much the friendly version of that. A Session IPA keeps strong hop aroma while staying easy to drink, and together these three make three clear axes: fermentation aroma, malt depth, and hop lift.
MugiNow I want to line them up at Citra Bar and make a tiny beer chart in my head. First step is check the tap update on Instagram before somebody swaps a keg.
Hop BroExactly. Head to north Koenji while they're still on, start floral with Musubu, sink into Sakura Bock, then finish crisp with Marihana. Tonight is for Koenji and a proper side-by-side.
