Citra Bar Nakano Branch Introduces GRANDLINE BREWING's Crypto Beer
In an Instagram post, Craft Beer Sakaba Citra Bar Nakano Branch recommended GRANDLINE BREWING's Crypto Beer, alongside an update on Saturday service on a sunny day. The post also mentioned Shonan Beer Hazy IPA and Sakura Gose, conveying the appeal of the shop's ever-changing daily draft lineup.
Hop BroToday, Citra Bar Nakano Branch in Nakano is serving some great draft beer along with a Saturday service update. They have the terrace open too, so it's a nice place to stop by for a casual drink.
MugiWhat! It's easy to drop in, and they even have the terrace open? A beer pub like that sounds super convenient!
Hop BroFirst up is GRANDLINE BREWING's Crypto Beer. It's a clear IPA, and it brings the hop aroma forward while keeping the look crisp, so the drinking experience feels really clean.
MugiA clear IPA? What does that even mean! It's an IPA, but it's not hazy? Hearing "clear IPA" makes my head spin a little!
Hop BroBasically, it's an IPA with a transparent look that neatly balances hop aroma and bitterness. It has a different character from hazy, cloudy styles.
MugiI see! So the Hazy IPA from Shonan Beer on the same day is the opposite, more cloudy and juicy? Just the names make me want to compare them!
Hop BroExactly. The post also mentioned that the "Hazy from Shonan" had been tapped out, so it really feels like the kegs are moving. And Sakura Gose also seems close to being gone, which makes the seasonal turnover fun to see.
MugiWhoa, they even have Sakura Gose! That's the one that's crisp and a little salty, right? With that much variety, even being stuck choosing sounds fun.
Hop BroWhat's more, this place has 15 craft beers on rotation every day, plus 10 craft lemon sours. Even though it's a beer pub, the options are plentiful, which makes you want to linger.
MugiWow, if they have Citra Bar Chicken too, that's amazing! It sounds like the happy loop of drinking, snacking, and drinking again is about to begin!
Hop BroExactly. It pairs really well with food too, so it's great for fully enjoying your first stop of the night. If you're wondering where to go in Nakano today, starting here with Crypto Beer is the right call.
MugiIt's settled! Today I want my first drink in Nakano to be at Citra Bar! I already feel like I'll want to bar-hop just to keep chasing the draft beers!
The Craft Beer Sakaba Citra Bar Nakano Branch in Nakano, Tokyo, shared its Saturday opening status and today's recommended beers on Instagram. The post announced that the terrace seats were open as well, suggesting it as a place to drop in for a casual drink.
Recommended beers for the day
The first beer highlighted in the post was Crypto Beer from GRANDLINE BREWING. It was introduced as a clear IPA, and the acrylic stand of the character "Elle," who appears in the beer's key visual, was also said to be displayed inside the shop.
The post also mentioned that the "Hazy from Shonan" had been tapped out, suggesting that a label believed to be Hazy IPA from SHONAN BEER / Kumazawa Brewery was also on the lineup. In addition, Sakura Gose was said to be nearing its end, showing a seasonal draft selection in motion.
Shop features
Citra Bar Nakano Branch is a small beer pub located a little away from the bustle in front of Nakano Station. In addition to table seating and counter seating, it also has terrace seating, and its charm lies in being able to drink in a calm space. It offers 15 rotating craft beers and 10 craft lemon sours each day, with a lineup designed not only for beer but also with food pairings in mind.
Food pairings
The shop's strengths also include dishes that are easy to snack on while drinking, such as its signature Citra Bar Chicken, assorted appetizers, vinegared mackerel finished with aromatics, shumai, and clay-pot rice. Because it lets craft beer take center stage while still offering a full meal, it feels like an easy place to start the night.
This is a place where you can enjoy changing beer selections while taking your time with food. For anyone looking for craft beer in Nakano, it is a shop worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Citra Bar Nakano Branch in Nakano is serving some great draft beer along with a Saturday service update. They have the terrace open too, so it's a nice place to stop by for a casual drink.
MugiWhat! It's easy to drop in, and they even have the terrace open? A beer pub like that sounds super convenient!
Hop BroFirst up is GRANDLINE BREWING's Crypto Beer. It's a clear IPA, and it brings the hop aroma forward while keeping the look crisp, so the drinking experience feels really clean.
MugiA clear IPA? What does that even mean! It's an IPA, but it's not hazy? Hearing "clear IPA" makes my head spin a little!
Hop BroBasically, it's an IPA with a transparent look that neatly balances hop aroma and bitterness. It has a different character from hazy, cloudy styles.
MugiI see! So the Hazy IPA from Shonan Beer on the same day is the opposite, more cloudy and juicy? Just the names make me want to compare them!
Hop BroExactly. The post also mentioned that the "Hazy from Shonan" had been tapped out, so it really feels like the kegs are moving. And Sakura Gose also seems close to being gone, which makes the seasonal turnover fun to see.
MugiWhoa, they even have Sakura Gose! That's the one that's crisp and a little salty, right? With that much variety, even being stuck choosing sounds fun.
Hop BroWhat's more, this place has 15 craft beers on rotation every day, plus 10 craft lemon sours. Even though it's a beer pub, the options are plentiful, which makes you want to linger.
MugiWow, if they have Citra Bar Chicken too, that's amazing! It sounds like the happy loop of drinking, snacking, and drinking again is about to begin!
Hop BroExactly. It pairs really well with food too, so it's great for fully enjoying your first stop of the night. If you're wondering where to go in Nakano today, starting here with Crypto Beer is the right call.
MugiIt's settled! Today I want my first drink in Nakano to be at Citra Bar! I already feel like I'll want to bar-hop just to keep chasing the draft beers!
