Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji updates taps with Kyoto Brewing and more
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji is open as usual on June 22, 2026. The tap list includes Kyoto Brewing's 'Hyoukyo' and 'Utsukushisa', plus a wide range of styles from Baltic porter to pilsner.
Hop BroTonight's story is Gambrinus in Kokubunji updating the taps, with Kyoto Brewing's 'Hyotto' all the way to Pilsner Urquell on the same list.
MugiWhat?! Thirteen taps is already dangerous, and now Kyoto Brewing and Pilsner Urquell are hanging out side by side?
Hop BroThe standout for me is Kyoto Brewing's Orokanaru Bi, a Berliner Weisse with bright tartness, a reddish look, and fruity notes like pomegranate and lime.
MugiWhoa! But Berliner Weisse sounds intense already. Is that basically a sour beer? Like the captain of Team Yogurt?
Hop BroPretty much, it's a type of sour ale with a light wheat-driven body and a crisp tang. It drinks easy, especially when the weather is humid.
MugiWhat is that! And 'Hyotto' says Thiolized Belgian IPA on it, which suddenly sounds like a brewery started a science fair.
Hop BroThat part matters. It's about boosting thiol-driven aroma, the kind that can feel like white grape or tropical fruit. Technical version: yeast and process. Easy version: aroma turbo button.
MugiOkay, aroma turbo button I understand! And there are porters, saisons, and hazy IPAs too? This tap list has the energy of ten friend groups at once.
Hop BroExactly. The strength here is from tart to dark, with Shishimai Porter, Waso, NEW Onigashima IX, and Shirokujichu all on deck, so the tasting flow basically builds itself.
MugiI can already see the route: cool off with Orokanaru Bi, get blasted with Hyotto's aroma, then finish with a Pilsner Urquell closer like a champion.
Hop BroThey're open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., and with upcoming pours like UPOPO and Wonder Vogel IPA, the excuses not to go are disappearing fast.
MugiThat's unfair, they even teased what's next! My drinking wish list is in total gridlock, so please hand me a reason to head to Kokubunji immediately.
Kyoto Brewing's Berliner Weisse on the glass
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji, Tokyo, is operating as usual on June 22. The shop is open from 17:00 to 25:00, with last orders at 23:00 for food and 24:00 for drinks, reflecting its role as a craft-beer-focused pub with a draft-heavy lineup.
The featured beer in the post is Kyoto Brewing's 'Utsukushii' ('愚かなる美'). It is described as a Berliner Weisse with a reddish tone reminiscent of pomegranate and lime juice, plus bright acidity and a fruity profile. The beer is presented as low in alcohol and easy to drink, making it a fitting choice for humid weather.
Today's taps
Thirteen beers are listed on tap. The current lineup includes Kyoto Brewing 'Hyoukyo' [Thiolated Belgian IPA], Hino Brewing 'Shishimai Porter' [Baltic Porter], Hansharo Beer 'Strawberry Weizen Golden Berry' [Fruit Weizen], Iwate Kura Beer 'Red Ale' [Irish Red Ale], Fujizakura Heights Beer 'Hoppy Kölsch', and DD4D 'Lucky Charm' [Double IPA].
Other pours include Ushitora 'If You Can't Decide, Choose This Pale!' [American Pale Ale], Y Market 'NEW Onigashima IX' [Hazy IPA], Koya Brewery 'Wasou' [Japanese Saison], Kyoto Brewing 'Utsukushii' [Berliner Weisse], Flora Fermentation 'Utsurobune' [Hazy IPA], Kokuritsu Brewery 'Shirokujichu' [Micro IPA], and Pilsner Urquell from Czechia.
The post also lists two beers as coming soon: Hopkotan Brewing 'Upopo' [Pilsner] and Ushiku Brewing 'Wander Vogel IPA' [Hazy IPA]. For drinkers in Kokubunji, the appeal here is the range: sour ale, porter, saison, IPAs, and a classic pilsner, all in one room.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroTonight's story is Gambrinus in Kokubunji updating the taps, with Kyoto Brewing's 'Hyotto' all the way to Pilsner Urquell on the same list.
MugiWhat?! Thirteen taps is already dangerous, and now Kyoto Brewing and Pilsner Urquell are hanging out side by side?
Hop BroThe standout for me is Kyoto Brewing's Orokanaru Bi, a Berliner Weisse with bright tartness, a reddish look, and fruity notes like pomegranate and lime.
MugiWhoa! But Berliner Weisse sounds intense already. Is that basically a sour beer? Like the captain of Team Yogurt?
Hop BroPretty much, it's a type of sour ale with a light wheat-driven body and a crisp tang. It drinks easy, especially when the weather is humid.
MugiWhat is that! And 'Hyotto' says Thiolized Belgian IPA on it, which suddenly sounds like a brewery started a science fair.
Hop BroThat part matters. It's about boosting thiol-driven aroma, the kind that can feel like white grape or tropical fruit. Technical version: yeast and process. Easy version: aroma turbo button.
MugiOkay, aroma turbo button I understand! And there are porters, saisons, and hazy IPAs too? This tap list has the energy of ten friend groups at once.
Hop BroExactly. The strength here is from tart to dark, with Shishimai Porter, Waso, NEW Onigashima IX, and Shirokujichu all on deck, so the tasting flow basically builds itself.
MugiI can already see the route: cool off with Orokanaru Bi, get blasted with Hyotto's aroma, then finish with a Pilsner Urquell closer like a champion.
Hop BroThey're open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., and with upcoming pours like UPOPO and Wonder Vogel IPA, the excuses not to go are disappearing fast.
MugiThat's unfair, they even teased what's next! My drinking wish list is in total gridlock, so please hand me a reason to head to Kokubunji immediately.
