Three Taps Open at Citrava Nakano, Featuring Three Guest Beers Including the Revived 5th Anniversary OH!Vibes
Craft Beer Tavern Citrava Nakano announced that three guest beers have been tapped. The lineup includes OH!Vibes, the revived original 5th anniversary beer from BREW BEAST BREWERY, Moonbow Sheep from NOMCRAFT BREWING, and Yozora no Shimukou from Ushitora Brewery.
Hop BroThere’s some great news from Citrava Nakano in Nakano: three guest taps have been opened. What’s more, OH!Vibes, Moonbow Sheep, and Yozora no Shimukou all have completely different personalities, so a tasting comparison sounds like a lot of fun.
MugiWhoa, all three are so characterful? It feels like a tasting paradise. I’m already lost before I’ve even chosen!
Hop BroFirst up is the revived OH!Vibes from BREW BEAST BREWERY. Just the fact that Citrava Nakano’s 5th anniversary original is back after all this time is enough to make regulars grin.
MugiSo a revival means a legendary return? It already feels like a milestone pour. I think I’d stand a little straighter if I drank that first!
Hop BroAnd NOMCRAFT BREWING’s Moonbow Sheep is interesting because it’s a grape sansho IPA. It combines citrus aroma with sansho pepper and coriander, so the aroma pops, but it’s also designed to go well with food.
MugiGrape sansho sounds like I can’t tell whether it’s delicious or just fascinating from the name alone! Is this the kind of beer where the aroma goes wild?
Hop BroNice reaction. When you layer spices onto the citrus character of hops, the aroma gets more dimensions. That’s why it works well with meat dishes like Citrava Chicken, since the beer cuts through the oil nicely.
MugiWait, beer does more than just get drunk? It can actually help the food too? That makes it feel like the real deal in food-pairing drinking!
Hop BroAnd Ushitora Brewery’s Yozora no Shimukou is a Simcoe Black IPA. It has pineapple and grapefruit-like aromas, plus roasted malt bitterness, so even though it’s dark, it doesn’t feel heavy.
MugiA dark beer that’s fruity? That contrast is unfair! The discrepancy between appearance and aroma totally got me!
Hop BroSo this set of three taps is beautifully arranged so you can choose by mood: start lightly with OH!Vibes, pair with food using Moonbow Sheep, or take your time with Yozora no Shimukou.
MugiWow, tonight’s decided then, Nakano it is! I want to drink all three, but I’m seriously torn over which one to start with!
Three distinct taps at a beer pub in Nakano
At Craft Beer Tavern Citrava Nakano in Tokyo's Nakano district (1F Taniguchi Building, 5-49-7 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo), three guest beers have been tapped. In its post, the shop said, "Hello! This is Citrava Nakano!" and announced that it opens at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and is accepting reservations. In the Nakano Station area, the lineup feels right for a beer pub where you can enjoy craft beer alongside a meal.
Beers on tap
- OH!Vibes / BREW BEAST BREWERY
The Citrava Nakano 5th anniversary original beer is back after a long time.
- Moonbow Sheep / NOMCRAFT BREWING
An IPA made with plenty of citrus-aroma hops, combined with Aridagawa's specialty grape sansho pepper and coriander spice. It pairs well with meat dishes, and the shop also recommends it with its signature Citrava Chicken.
- Yozora no Shimukou / Ushitora Brewery
A Black IPA brewed with Simcoe hops. Its aroma evokes pineapple and grapefruit, while refined bitterness from roasted malt adds depth.
The appeal of drinking
What makes this set of three taps interesting is how clearly each one takes a different direction: a revived limited beer, a spice-forward IPA, and a Black IPA that balances aroma and roast character. If you want to start light, choose OH!Vibes; if you want something that complements food, go with Moonbow Sheep; and if you want to sip slowly, Yozora no Shimukou is the one to pick. If you're looking for craft beer in Nakano, these three bottles are worth checking out for their range as food-pairing beers.
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Hop BroThere’s some great news from Citrava Nakano in Nakano: three guest taps have been opened. What’s more, OH!Vibes, Moonbow Sheep, and Yozora no Shimukou all have completely different personalities, so a tasting comparison sounds like a lot of fun.
MugiWhoa, all three are so characterful? It feels like a tasting paradise. I’m already lost before I’ve even chosen!
Hop BroFirst up is the revived OH!Vibes from BREW BEAST BREWERY. Just the fact that Citrava Nakano’s 5th anniversary original is back after all this time is enough to make regulars grin.
MugiSo a revival means a legendary return? It already feels like a milestone pour. I think I’d stand a little straighter if I drank that first!
Hop BroAnd NOMCRAFT BREWING’s Moonbow Sheep is interesting because it’s a grape sansho IPA. It combines citrus aroma with sansho pepper and coriander, so the aroma pops, but it’s also designed to go well with food.
MugiGrape sansho sounds like I can’t tell whether it’s delicious or just fascinating from the name alone! Is this the kind of beer where the aroma goes wild?
Hop BroNice reaction. When you layer spices onto the citrus character of hops, the aroma gets more dimensions. That’s why it works well with meat dishes like Citrava Chicken, since the beer cuts through the oil nicely.
MugiWait, beer does more than just get drunk? It can actually help the food too? That makes it feel like the real deal in food-pairing drinking!
Hop BroAnd Ushitora Brewery’s Yozora no Shimukou is a Simcoe Black IPA. It has pineapple and grapefruit-like aromas, plus roasted malt bitterness, so even though it’s dark, it doesn’t feel heavy.
MugiA dark beer that’s fruity? That contrast is unfair! The discrepancy between appearance and aroma totally got me!
Hop BroSo this set of three taps is beautifully arranged so you can choose by mood: start lightly with OH!Vibes, pair with food using Moonbow Sheep, or take your time with Yozora no Shimukou.
MugiWow, tonight’s decided then, Nakano it is! I want to drink all three, but I’m seriously torn over which one to start with!
