Citrus on the Rock from Craftrock Brewing Goes on Tap at Citrava in Koenji
Koenji beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava" has started serving the collaboration beer "Citrus on the Rock" with Craftrock Brewing. The post also shares business hours information, a new shrimp tsukune menu item, and an announcement for the April anniversary event.
Hop BroAt Citrava in Koenji, Citrus on the Rock is on tap. It's a collaboration with Craftrock Brewing, and just the fact that it carries the shop's name makes my heart race.
MugiWait, a beer with the shop's name on it!? That's basically like the shop's business card!
Hop BroExactly. And in terms of style, the name itself makes you imagine a bright citrusy freshness, the kind that lifts your mood the moment you bring the glass close.
MugiCitrusy, like lemon? Or orange? Wait, now I'm curious what kind of citrus it is!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's probably bringing out a hop-derived aroma with a Citra-like citrus scent. Rather than adding juice, beers often create that 'citrusy' impression through aroma alone.
MugiSo it can taste like fruit even though it's beer! That's basically aroma magic!
Hop BroAnd this time the food is strong too. The plump shrimp tsukune with garlic butter makes it easy to picture beer going down smoothly with the shrimp's umami, garlic, and butter.
MugiThat sounds so good! It's the kind of snack that would win before the beer even starts!
Hop BroWhat's nice too is that on March 30 they're open from 4:00 p.m., even though many places are closed on Mondays. The info that they're open that day is the kind of thing you'd regret missing.
MugiAnd April 11 and 12 are the 7th anniversary event, right? Limited beer, limited food, and an anniversary celebration all at once. That's a traffic jam of reasons to go!
Hop BroExactly. I'd want to chase a limited beer in Koenji, take a break with shrimp tsukune, and then enjoy the anniversary atmosphere to the end.
MugiYeah, now I'm completely in the mood to go out for drinks! Let's go check out this collaboration through the glass!
Tokyo's Koenji beer pub "Craft Beer Sakaba Citrava" has started pouring Craftrock Brewing × Citrava Nakano 'Citrus on the Rock' as a guest beer. In an Instagram post, the shop also announced that it would be open from 4:00 p.m. on March 30, even though many places are closed on Mondays.
The main highlight this time is the collaboration beer bearing the shop's name, "Citrus on the Rock." As the name suggests, it is the kind of beer that makes you imagine a bright, citrusy direction, and for craft beer fans it is the sort of introduction that makes you want to taste the shop's personality in a glass. As a beer pub, Citrava is a place where you can enjoy food and conversation around beer, and that makes it a good match for guest beers with this kind of limited-edition appeal.
The post also introduced a new food recommendation: "Piri-piri shrimp tsukune with garlic butter." It's a dish that combines the richness of shrimp with garlic and butter, making it an easy snack to pair with beer's aroma and bitterness. Since it is reportedly available in limited quantities, anyone interested would do well to visit early.
It was also announced that "Craftrock Brewing × Citrava Nakano Citrus on the Rock," this year's anniversary beer for "Citrava Nakano," has also started pouring at the Koenji location. In addition, a 7th anniversary event for the Koenji shop is scheduled for April 11 and 12. This is the kind of moment when limited beer, limited food, and an anniversary celebration all overlap in Koenji. For anyone looking for a beer-centered drink, it's hard to miss.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Citrava in Koenji, Citrus on the Rock is on tap. It's a collaboration with Craftrock Brewing, and just the fact that it carries the shop's name makes my heart race.
MugiWait, a beer with the shop's name on it!? That's basically like the shop's business card!
Hop BroExactly. And in terms of style, the name itself makes you imagine a bright citrusy freshness, the kind that lifts your mood the moment you bring the glass close.
MugiCitrusy, like lemon? Or orange? Wait, now I'm curious what kind of citrus it is!
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's probably bringing out a hop-derived aroma with a Citra-like citrus scent. Rather than adding juice, beers often create that 'citrusy' impression through aroma alone.
MugiSo it can taste like fruit even though it's beer! That's basically aroma magic!
Hop BroAnd this time the food is strong too. The plump shrimp tsukune with garlic butter makes it easy to picture beer going down smoothly with the shrimp's umami, garlic, and butter.
MugiThat sounds so good! It's the kind of snack that would win before the beer even starts!
Hop BroWhat's nice too is that on March 30 they're open from 4:00 p.m., even though many places are closed on Mondays. The info that they're open that day is the kind of thing you'd regret missing.
MugiAnd April 11 and 12 are the 7th anniversary event, right? Limited beer, limited food, and an anniversary celebration all at once. That's a traffic jam of reasons to go!
Hop BroExactly. I'd want to chase a limited beer in Koenji, take a break with shrimp tsukune, and then enjoy the anniversary atmosphere to the end.
MugiYeah, now I'm completely in the mood to go out for drinks! Let's go check out this collaboration through the glass!
