Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji lists 13 taps for its June 9 lineup
Beer Cafe Gambrinus, a beer pub near Kokubunji Station South Exit, announced its regular June 9 service alongside its Kokuvege Tomato Festa dishes. The draft lineup features 13 beers, including domestic IPAs, stout, lager, and Pilsner Urquell.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has 13 taps pouring today, from Tuatara's Blue Classic Hazy IPA to Sakura Brewery's Black Magic Stout and even Pilsner Urquell. That's a stacked lineup.
MugiWait, 13 beers on tap? I can't even choose a first pint under that kind of pressure! And it's one minute from the south exit?
Hop BroIt gets better. Nomcraft's Moon Calendar is a West Coast IPA, while Black Tide's Full Power is a Hazy IPA. Same IPA family, totally different personalities.
MugiWhat is that, Hazy vs West Coast? Did beer suddenly turn into an anime showdown? What's the difference?
Hop BroBasically, a Hazy IPA is cloudy and juicy, while a West Coast IPA is crisper, drier, and more bitter. Same hops, different stage outfits.
MugiOkay, then Full Power first for me! With a name like that, I feel like I'd start sprinting after one sip.
Hop BroThen there's Isekadoya Beer's Oni Shibori Lager, a West Coast Pilsner. It's got lager snap with bright hop aroma, like the class president suddenly shredding guitar.
MugiHold on, class president with a guitar? I'm listening. But isn't pilsner a different creature from lager?
Hop BroPilsner is a type of lager, and having Pilsner Urquell on tap is a nice touch. The list leans domestic craft, but it still nails the classic benchmark.
MugiAnd the tomato festival has three tomato dishes? Fried tomato, tomato dashi jelly, mini pizza... my stomach is holding a committee meeting.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Since a Japanese chef is cooking, you can do dashi jelly pairings and the food still stands up to quirky pours like Hansharo Beer's Parallel World.
MugiThat's it, we're doing straight to Gambrinus tonight. I'll be stuck choosing tomato dishes, you'll be lecturing through all 13 taps, and somehow we'll both want everything.
June 9 tap list
Beer Cafe Gambrinus, about a minute from Kokubunji Station South Exit, is open on June 9 from 17:00 to 25:00 as usual. The pub is also taking part in the local Kokuvege Tomato Festa, serving three limited dishes made with tomatoes from Kokubunji: fried tofu with tomato, tomato dashi jelly, and mini pizza topped with tomato. That combination of house-made food and draft beer is one of the bar's defining strengths.
Today's taps
- `Blue Classic / Tuatara Hazy IPA`
- `Sakura Brewery / Black Magic Stout (Dry Stout)`
- `Great Dane / Everyday IPA`
- `Baird Beer / Suruga Bay IIPA`
- `Nomcraft / Moon Calendar (West Coast IPA)`
- `Ise Kadoya Beer / Oni Shibori Lager (West Coast Pilsner)`
- `Black Tide / Full Power (Hazy IPA)`
- `Two Rabbits / Aussie Pale Ale`
- `Hansharo Beer / Parallel World (sake-yeast beer)`
- `Nomcraft / Chikichiki Boon (Juicy Weizen)`
- `Johana Beer / Hikyama Black (Black IPA)`
- `Hino Brewing / Hinoberry Ale (Fruit Ale)`
- `Pilsner Urquell`
The lineup spans hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, stout, lager, black IPA, and more, so there is a clear range of flavors to choose from. Notable Japanese breweries such as Nomcraft, Ise Kadoya Beer, and Hansharo Beer appear alongside the Czech classic Pilsner Urquell, giving the tap list both variety and balance.
The venue itself is a comfortable beer pub with five counter seats, 14 table seats, and a small standing area. It is non-smoking, offers free Wi-Fi, and charges no cover. For anyone in Kokubunji who wants to pair a proper meal with a rotating draft list, it is an easy place to use.
Coming soon, the bar also previewed `Koya Brewery / Wasou`, `Outsider / The Counties`, `Hansharo Beer / Strawberry Weizen Golden Berry`, `Craft Rock / One Hand Dunk`, and `Ushitora / Sen no Sake ni Natte`, so the tap rotation looks set to stay active.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has 13 taps pouring today, from Tuatara's Blue Classic Hazy IPA to Sakura Brewery's Black Magic Stout and even Pilsner Urquell. That's a stacked lineup.
MugiWait, 13 beers on tap? I can't even choose a first pint under that kind of pressure! And it's one minute from the south exit?
Hop BroIt gets better. Nomcraft's Moon Calendar is a West Coast IPA, while Black Tide's Full Power is a Hazy IPA. Same IPA family, totally different personalities.
MugiWhat is that, Hazy vs West Coast? Did beer suddenly turn into an anime showdown? What's the difference?
Hop BroBasically, a Hazy IPA is cloudy and juicy, while a West Coast IPA is crisper, drier, and more bitter. Same hops, different stage outfits.
MugiOkay, then Full Power first for me! With a name like that, I feel like I'd start sprinting after one sip.
Hop BroThen there's Isekadoya Beer's Oni Shibori Lager, a West Coast Pilsner. It's got lager snap with bright hop aroma, like the class president suddenly shredding guitar.
MugiHold on, class president with a guitar? I'm listening. But isn't pilsner a different creature from lager?
Hop BroPilsner is a type of lager, and having Pilsner Urquell on tap is a nice touch. The list leans domestic craft, but it still nails the classic benchmark.
MugiAnd the tomato festival has three tomato dishes? Fried tomato, tomato dashi jelly, mini pizza... my stomach is holding a committee meeting.
Hop BroThat's the fun part. Since a Japanese chef is cooking, you can do dashi jelly pairings and the food still stands up to quirky pours like Hansharo Beer's Parallel World.
MugiThat's it, we're doing straight to Gambrinus tonight. I'll be stuck choosing tomato dishes, you'll be lecturing through all 13 taps, and somehow we'll both want everything.
