Beer Cafe Gambrinus Announces Czech "Gambrinus" on Tap, Plus 14 Domestic Draft Beers
Beer Cafe Gambrinus, a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has published its draft beer lineup for April 8, 2026. In addition to opening the Czech flagship brand "Gambrinus 12°," the 14-tap lineup centers on domestic craft beers.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus, just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has brought out its draft beer information for April 8. Today, the Czech staple Gambrinus 12° is going on tap, and that makes my heart race quite a bit.
MugiWait, is Czech Gambrinus really that famous? Just the name already gives it strong final-boss energy!
Hop BroGood catch. Gambrinus 12° is, in rough terms, something like a representative Czech beer. It drinks clean, but still has a solid malt character.
MugiBut hold on, doesn’t 12° mean 12% alcohol? That suddenly sounds pretty dangerous!
Hop BroThat’s not what it means. It looks like a beer "degree," but this is a wort gravity notation that indicates the strength before fermentation. So it has body, but it’s not the same as 12% alcohol.
MugiI see, that’s a little confusing but interesting! And this place’s 14-tap lineup is pretty substantial, isn’t it?
Hop BroExactly, and I like that they’re going hard with domestic craft beers. For example, collaboration beers like Hima Bitter, Gakugeidaimae, and Tea Gamot Journey are on the board too, making the lineup exciting just to look at.
MugiEven the names already contain so much information! And with Kurooni Stout and Yuzu Weiss in there too, isn’t the range huge?
Hop BroThat range is what makes it fun. With everything from lager to IPA to stout, you can spend time deciding whether to go with a light drink or pair something more adventurous with the food, and even the indecision tastes good.
MugiAnd the food is spring cabbage new menu dishes too, so they’re clearly trying to get people to drink! The firefly squid marinade is definitely one of those dishes that makes beer go down fast!
Hop BroExactly. There’s no cover charge, it’s non-smoking, and they even have Free Wi-Fi, so it’s easy to drop in after work. So today, let’s toast with Gambrinus 12° and then figure out together which tap to try next.
MugiAgreed! First the Czech classic, and before we know it we’ll probably be bar-hopping through domestic craft too. I want to head to Kokubunji right now!
Today’s Draft Beers
"Beer Cafe Gambrinus / BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS" is a beer pub a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station. It opened in December 2007, and today guests can enjoy 14 taps of craft beer alongside homemade dishes prepared by a Japanese cuisine chef. No cover charge, non-smoking, and Free Wi-Fi are also part of the place’s easy-to-use appeal.
In a post dated April 8, 2026, the shop announced that it would open the Czech beer classic "Gambrinus." The text says it is a 30-liter batch and unlikely to run out immediately, while also calling it a rare label and urging people not to miss their chance to drink it.
The lineup for the day includes collaboration taps such as OguNa x Himalaya Table’s "Hima Bitter," Kunitachi Brewery x Punipunidenki’s "Gakugeidaimae," and Hiroshima Neighborly’s "Tea Gamot Journey." In addition, Oni Densetsu Jibeer’s "Kurooni Stout Kato SP Ver. Mk2," Be Easy’s "Aomori Ale Green Tea Edition," Daisen G Beer’s "Yuzu Weiss," Nara Brewing’s "Charm," Blue Classic’s "Wolf Chop," Nomcraft’s "Mighty Dragon," Yokohama Bay Brewing’s "Flatland," Noboru Brewing’s "Musubu," and Pilsner Urquell are on tap.
The "Coming Soon" section also lists Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Baby Blonde Miyama," Y Market’s "Yoi Yoi Yoi," Kagiya Brewing’s "Mellow Yellow IPA," and Hiroshima Neighborly’s "Rinki Sakura-hen," making the upcoming tap changes something to watch.
On the food side, the shop is offering seasonal new dishes such as marinated firefly squid and new onions, spring cabbage simmered with the aroma of sansho pepper, shirasu Japanese-style rösti, and tonpeiyaki loaded with spring cabbage. From light lagers to distinctive IPAs and stouts, there is a wide range of options to pair with the food.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus, just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has brought out its draft beer information for April 8. Today, the Czech staple Gambrinus 12° is going on tap, and that makes my heart race quite a bit.
MugiWait, is Czech Gambrinus really that famous? Just the name already gives it strong final-boss energy!
Hop BroGood catch. Gambrinus 12° is, in rough terms, something like a representative Czech beer. It drinks clean, but still has a solid malt character.
MugiBut hold on, doesn’t 12° mean 12% alcohol? That suddenly sounds pretty dangerous!
Hop BroThat’s not what it means. It looks like a beer "degree," but this is a wort gravity notation that indicates the strength before fermentation. So it has body, but it’s not the same as 12% alcohol.
MugiI see, that’s a little confusing but interesting! And this place’s 14-tap lineup is pretty substantial, isn’t it?
Hop BroExactly, and I like that they’re going hard with domestic craft beers. For example, collaboration beers like Hima Bitter, Gakugeidaimae, and Tea Gamot Journey are on the board too, making the lineup exciting just to look at.
MugiEven the names already contain so much information! And with Kurooni Stout and Yuzu Weiss in there too, isn’t the range huge?
Hop BroThat range is what makes it fun. With everything from lager to IPA to stout, you can spend time deciding whether to go with a light drink or pair something more adventurous with the food, and even the indecision tastes good.
MugiAnd the food is spring cabbage new menu dishes too, so they’re clearly trying to get people to drink! The firefly squid marinade is definitely one of those dishes that makes beer go down fast!
Hop BroExactly. There’s no cover charge, it’s non-smoking, and they even have Free Wi-Fi, so it’s easy to drop in after work. So today, let’s toast with Gambrinus 12° and then figure out together which tap to try next.
MugiAgreed! First the Czech classic, and before we know it we’ll probably be bar-hopping through domestic craft too. I want to head to Kokubunji right now!
