Citraba Nakano Brings Back Minoh Beer and Shiga Kogen Beer on Tap, with NOMCRAFT Nearly Sold Out
Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba Nakano in Tokyo’s Nakano Ward reported on July 3 that Minoh Beer’s Session Black IPA and Shiga Kogen Beer’s Kind of Gold had returned to the taps. Three NOMCRAFT beers were also listed as nearly gone.
Hop BroNakano is looking dangerous today. Two taps are back at Citraba: Minoh Beer’s "Session Black IPA" and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Kind of Gold" just returned!
MugiWait, back on tap means they kicked once and came back for another round?
Hop BroExactly. And both are already running low, so the timing matters if you want to catch them today.
MugiThat is a sprint situation! But "Session Black IPA" means dark but easy-drinking? That name is doing too much!
Hop BroPretty much. You get roasty dark-beer vibes, but the body stays lighter than you’d expect. It’s a session-strength build, so it drinks way easier than the name sounds.
MugiWhat is that, a style traffic jam? Is it black? Is it hoppy? Is it both wearing sunglasses?
Hop BroIt’s both, and that’s the fun. Then Shiga Kogen’s "Kind of Gold" sits on the other side as a bright, breezy pour, which makes the lineup feel nicely balanced.
MugiWhoa, that is range. And NOMCRAFT still has three beers nearly gone too? Those taps are living a full life today.
Hop BroYep: a Porter, "Pocket Hero" as a Juicy Micro IPA, and "Soloist Azacca" as a Single Hop Hazy IPA. It’s perfect for comparing hop character side by side.
MugiHold on, what does Single Hop mean? Just one hop variety? That suddenly sounds like beer chemistry class!
Hop BroThat’s it. When you narrow the hop bill, the aroma shows itself more clearly, so Azacca’s tropical side is easier to spot. It’s like checking the aroma answer key.
MugiAnd it’s Friday, but reservations are light and they open at 4 p.m., right? I want to go now, and now I’m seriously stressed about what to order first!
Hop BroI’d start with Kind of Gold to wake up the palate, then hit the Session Black IPA, then dive into NOMCRAFT. A place where you can track today’s tap changes in real time is hard to resist.
MugiI’m done, I need a pint. If Nakano is serving up that kind of timing, while these beers last we should run to Citraba Nakano before someone else beats us there!
Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba Nakano, a beer pub in Nakano, Tokyo, posted an update on its tap lineup on July 3. The bar, located at 5-49-7 Nakano, Taniguchi Building 1F, said it opens at 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and noted that reservations were lighter than usual, making walk-ins a good option.
The main news was the rotating guest-beer lineup. Minoh Beer Session Black IPA and Shiga Kogen Beer Kind of Gold returned to the taps, with both beers already down to low remaining volume. From NOMCRAFT, Porter, Pocket Hero (Juicy Micro IPA), and Soloist Azakka (Single Hop Hazy IPA) were all reported as nearly sold out.
The selection covers dark, crisp, and hazy styles, which is exactly what makes a neighborhood beer pub worth checking regularly. At a place like Citraba Nakano, the appeal is not only the beers themselves but also the constant turnover on tap. If a beer catches your eye, it may not stay around for long.
Current hours listed in the post are 4:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays, 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Sundays, with possible changes by month.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroNakano is looking dangerous today. Two taps are back at Citraba: Minoh Beer’s "Session Black IPA" and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Kind of Gold" just returned!
MugiWait, back on tap means they kicked once and came back for another round?
Hop BroExactly. And both are already running low, so the timing matters if you want to catch them today.
MugiThat is a sprint situation! But "Session Black IPA" means dark but easy-drinking? That name is doing too much!
Hop BroPretty much. You get roasty dark-beer vibes, but the body stays lighter than you’d expect. It’s a session-strength build, so it drinks way easier than the name sounds.
MugiWhat is that, a style traffic jam? Is it black? Is it hoppy? Is it both wearing sunglasses?
Hop BroIt’s both, and that’s the fun. Then Shiga Kogen’s "Kind of Gold" sits on the other side as a bright, breezy pour, which makes the lineup feel nicely balanced.
MugiWhoa, that is range. And NOMCRAFT still has three beers nearly gone too? Those taps are living a full life today.
Hop BroYep: a Porter, "Pocket Hero" as a Juicy Micro IPA, and "Soloist Azacca" as a Single Hop Hazy IPA. It’s perfect for comparing hop character side by side.
MugiHold on, what does Single Hop mean? Just one hop variety? That suddenly sounds like beer chemistry class!
Hop BroThat’s it. When you narrow the hop bill, the aroma shows itself more clearly, so Azacca’s tropical side is easier to spot. It’s like checking the aroma answer key.
MugiAnd it’s Friday, but reservations are light and they open at 4 p.m., right? I want to go now, and now I’m seriously stressed about what to order first!
Hop BroI’d start with Kind of Gold to wake up the palate, then hit the Session Black IPA, then dive into NOMCRAFT. A place where you can track today’s tap changes in real time is hard to resist.
MugiI’m done, I need a pint. If Nakano is serving up that kind of timing, while these beers last we should run to Citraba Nakano before someone else beats us there!
