Craftsman in Gotanda taps Farm & Cidery KANESHIGE’s The Citrusy
Craft Beer Bistro Craftsman in Gotanda, Tokyo has added Farm & Cidery KANESHIGE’s The Citrusy as a guest beer. The post highlights a hop-driven, citrus-leaning IPA profile built without using any citrus fruit.
Hop BroGot a fresh tap story from Gotanda: The Citrassy is on at Craft Beer Bistro Craftman, with Farm and Cidery Kaneshige pouring as the guest beer.
MugiWait, so is this fresh lemon vibes in a glass, or did they actually throw citrus into the brew?
Hop BroThat is the trick: no citrus added. It builds that bright citrus impression purely through hop aroma.
MugiWhat, that's orange by illusion? How does beer pull that off?
Hop BroThey split the jobs between bittering hops and aroma hops. Think of it as two-hop teamwork: one builds structure, the other throws the fragrance.
MugiOkay, that I get! So the aroma-hop squad is doing the flashy part.
Hop BroExactly, and the style is West Coast IPA. Big aroma, lighter-drinking feel, and 6.0% ABV, so it should pair well with food.
MugiSo it's a meal-friendly IPA? That's dangerous in the best way.
Hop BroYep. Craftman is the kind of spot where beer and food naturally bounce off each other, and they're open through Obon too.
MugiNow I really want the Gotanda first pint experience, especially if the citrus note comes from hops alone.
Hop BroFirst sip and you get that 'oh, that's the name' moment. This feels like a meet at the tap kind of night.
MugiLocked in. I need to yell 'seriously, no fruit?!' over a glass of I need this now.
Craft Beer Bistro Craftsman in Nishi-Gotanda, Tokyo, has started pouring Farm & Cidery KANESHIGE’s The Citrusy as a guest beer.
According to the post, the beer is built around a citrus theme created by hops. It uses bittering and aroma hops selected for an American IPA-style citrus aroma, while avoiding actual citrus fruit. The result is presented as a refreshing beer with a bright, fruit-like impression from hops alone.
Public beer listings describe The Citrusy as a West Coast IPA at 6.0% ABV. That points to a hop-forward beer with a crisp finish and enough character to work well with food.
Craftsman itself is a beer pub in the Gotanda area, so it is a natural stop for drinking alongside a meal. The shop also notes that it stays open during the Obon period and shares clear opening hours and reservation options. For drinkers looking for an aromatic IPA in Gotanda, this guest tap is worth noting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroGot a fresh tap story from Gotanda: The Citrassy is on at Craft Beer Bistro Craftman, with Farm and Cidery Kaneshige pouring as the guest beer.
MugiWait, so is this fresh lemon vibes in a glass, or did they actually throw citrus into the brew?
Hop BroThat is the trick: no citrus added. It builds that bright citrus impression purely through hop aroma.
MugiWhat, that's orange by illusion? How does beer pull that off?
Hop BroThey split the jobs between bittering hops and aroma hops. Think of it as two-hop teamwork: one builds structure, the other throws the fragrance.
MugiOkay, that I get! So the aroma-hop squad is doing the flashy part.
Hop BroExactly, and the style is West Coast IPA. Big aroma, lighter-drinking feel, and 6.0% ABV, so it should pair well with food.
MugiSo it's a meal-friendly IPA? That's dangerous in the best way.
Hop BroYep. Craftman is the kind of spot where beer and food naturally bounce off each other, and they're open through Obon too.
MugiNow I really want the Gotanda first pint experience, especially if the citrus note comes from hops alone.
Hop BroFirst sip and you get that 'oh, that's the name' moment. This feels like a meet at the tap kind of night.
MugiLocked in. I need to yell 'seriously, no fruit?!' over a glass of I need this now.
