Barebottle Brewing’s Barrel-Only Hazy IPA Taps at Citraba Nakano
Citraba Nakano has tapped “Reworkable Cities,” a barrel-only Hazy IPA from Barebottle Brewing made for taprooms in the brewery’s home market. The beer is described as sweet, highly tropical, and nearly free of bitterness.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba Nakano in Tokyo, Barebottle Brewing has tapped its keg-only Hazy IPA, Reworkable Cities is now on tap.
MugiWhoa, that name sounds like it could redevelop a whole city! Does keg-only beer mean we cannot get it in cans or bottles?
Hop BroExactly. It was made for the brewery’s local taproom, so getting to enjoy it from a keg here is the special part.
MugiInteresting! Hazy IPA is called a cloudy beer style, right? Is it really okay for beer to look cloudy?
Hop BroIt is more than okay—it is part of the character. Hop aroma compounds and yeast stay in suspension, giving it a soft, juicy feel.
MugiWhat?! It looks like juice but it is beer… With a sweet tropical flavor, I could see that disappearing dangerously fast!
Hop BroThat is exactly it. The bitterness is kept very low, so it is built for fans of sweeter hazy IPAs. Apparently, refills keep coming.
MugiRefills already?! I would plan to savor the first glass, then somehow find it has teleported empty!
Hop BroThey also have Isekadoya’s Hime White and Shonan Beer’s Mango Sour Ale, but some taps are running low, so checking ahead is wise.
MugiWeekdays from 4 p.m. and weekends from early afternoon—easy to plan! I want to head to Nakano for a tropical pint right now!
A tropical Hazy IPA arrives in Nakano
Craft beer pub Citraba Nakano in Tokyo is serving “Reworkable Cities,” a Hazy IPA from Barebottle Brewing.
According to the shop’s announcement, this is a barrel-only beer originally made for taprooms in the brewery’s local market. It is described as intensely tropical, evoking a tropical destination just a short distance away. With almost no bitterness and a sweet profile, it should appeal to drinkers who prefer softer, fruit-forward Hazy IPAs. The beer has reportedly already attracted repeat pours from customers.
Other beers listed as running low at the time of the announcement include Ise Kadoya Brewery’s “Hime White,” Shonan Beer’s “Mango Sour Ale,” 50&50’s “KALOPSIA,” Gigantic’s “Party Wave,” and Swan Lake’s “IPA.” Availability may change quickly, so guests looking for a particular beer may want to check with the bar before visiting.
Citraba Nakano is a craft beer pub located on the first floor of Taniguchi Building in Nakano 5-chome. It opens from late afternoon on weekdays and earlier on weekends, making it suitable for an after-work pint or a relaxed weekend beer stop. With new beers expected to arrive, the rotating tap list is another reason for beer fans to keep an eye on the Nakano location.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Craft Beer Sakaba Citraba Nakano in Tokyo, Barebottle Brewing has tapped its keg-only Hazy IPA, Reworkable Cities is now on tap.
MugiWhoa, that name sounds like it could redevelop a whole city! Does keg-only beer mean we cannot get it in cans or bottles?
Hop BroExactly. It was made for the brewery’s local taproom, so getting to enjoy it from a keg here is the special part.
MugiInteresting! Hazy IPA is called a cloudy beer style, right? Is it really okay for beer to look cloudy?
Hop BroIt is more than okay—it is part of the character. Hop aroma compounds and yeast stay in suspension, giving it a soft, juicy feel.
MugiWhat?! It looks like juice but it is beer… With a sweet tropical flavor, I could see that disappearing dangerously fast!
Hop BroThat is exactly it. The bitterness is kept very low, so it is built for fans of sweeter hazy IPAs. Apparently, refills keep coming.
MugiRefills already?! I would plan to savor the first glass, then somehow find it has teleported empty!
Hop BroThey also have Isekadoya’s Hime White and Shonan Beer’s Mango Sour Ale, but some taps are running low, so checking ahead is wise.
MugiWeekdays from 4 p.m. and weekends from early afternoon—easy to plan! I want to head to Nakano for a tropical pint right now!
