Beer Cafe Gambrinus announces 18 draft beers on May 13, including Keyaki-related picks
Beer Cafe Gambrinus (Kokubunji, Tokyo) released its business information for May 13. Inside the bar, it lists 13 beers as "Today's Draft" and 5 more under "Coming Soon!". The lineup also includes labels tied to the Keyaki Beer Festival, likely drawing interest from craft beer fans.
Hop BroOn May 13, Beer Cafe Gambrinus is going all out with 18 draft beers. When you see that kind of lineup in Kokubunji, it's the sort of place where you can't leave after just one drink.
MugiWhat, 18 beers? Just reading the menu would probably freeze my brain!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong too. They've got everything from pilsners to IPAs, with beers like Kagiya Brewing's "Pils No. 1" and Hop Kotan Brewing's "Seiran", so they're covering everything from crisp and easygoing to hop-forward.
MugiHey, wait, what is a Cold IPA? I get that it's related to IPA, but doesn't that name sound weirdly chilly?
Hop BroBasically, it's an IPA with a crisper edge. It still has plenty of hop aroma, but the finish is relatively clean, so it's designed to go down easily even on hot days.
MugiI see! So U.B.P Brewery's "Hazy Double IPA" is the opposite, right? Thick and cloudy? The name alone makes it sound like juice-level temptation!
Hop BroExactly, and today there's also Keyaki-related stuff to watch. There's Oni Densetsu Beer x Asaya's "NEW Maoni 11.5 IPA" and even "Keyaki Forward" in the Coming Soon section, so it's a lineup that will really hit home for people who think of the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival.
MugiWhoa, even the Coming Soon! section is loaded. Minoh Beer's "Kozaru IPA" and Ushitora's "Ushitoraman Dyna" both sound way too fun just from the names!
Hop BroThe names are fun, but the beers themselves are full of character too. From fruit styles like Yuzu Weiss to fruit wheats like Raspberry Pink, and darker beers like Robust Porter, Gambrinus's strength is that you can choose based on your mood.
MugiThis makes me want to do a beer comparison in Kokubunji! If they're open from 17:00 to 25:00, I'll probably start with something light, while Hop Bro ends up drinking everything while explaining it all!
Hop BroExactly. In the end, the only thing to do is work through the draft beers that catch your eye. Tonight, I'd want to start with a pilsner to settle my palate, then move into an IPA or porter for something deeper.
MugiNice! Then I think I want to start with Raspberry Pink, and maybe finish with Yuzu Weiss. Just reading this makes me want to raise a glass right now!
Gambrinus on May 13 showcases 18 draft beers
Beer Cafe GAMBRINUS announced its regular business information for May 13, 2026. Hours are 17:00-25:00, with food L.O. at 23:00 and drink L.O. at 24:00. In the style of a Kokubunji beer pub, it is set up so guests can leisurely enjoy draft beer alongside a meal.
This day's "Today's Draft" features a broad range of styles, from pilsner to IPA, porter, fruit beers, and Belgian-leaning brews. For example, Kagiya Brewing's "Pils No. 1", Hop Kotan Brewing's "Seiran [Cold IPA]", U.B.P Brewery's "Hazy Celebration [Hazy Double IPA]", and Craft Beer Base's "Robust Porter" stand out as especially drinkable options.
Other beers on the list include Oni Densetsu Beer x Asaya's "NEW Maoni 11.5 IPA [Hazy IPA]", Great Dane's "Scotch Ale", Iwate Kura Beer's "Raspberry Pink [Fruit Wheat Ale]", Michinoku Fukushima Beer Road's "American IPA", and Number Nine's "Hammerhead Ale [NZ Pale Ale]", making for a lineup with clearly distinct personalities.
Also featured are Fermentary's "Nico [Milky Ale]", Y.Market's "Third Eye IPA [Imperial IPA]", Yokohama Bay Brewing's "Yuzu Weiss [Fruit Weizen]", and the classic "Pilsner Urquell", creating a wide-ranging selection from light, easy-drinking beers to darker styles.
Under "Coming Soon!", Umenishiki Beer's "Weizen", Minoh Beer's "Kozaru IPA [Session IPA]", Ushitora's "Ushitoraman Dyna [West Coast IPA]", Outsider's "Lagoon Juicy IPA", and U.B.P Brewery's "Keyaki Forward [Hazy IPA]" were announced. In particular, the U.B.P Brewery label stands out in this posting, and readers who follow the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival will likely find it intriguing.
If you're looking for craft beer around the south exit area of Kokubunji Station, there's something fun about following this kind of day-by-day draft lineup. As a specialty beer bar, Beer Cafe Gambrinus is worth checking for the latest changes on tap.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroOn May 13, Beer Cafe Gambrinus is going all out with 18 draft beers. When you see that kind of lineup in Kokubunji, it's the sort of place where you can't leave after just one drink.
MugiWhat, 18 beers? Just reading the menu would probably freeze my brain!
Hop BroAnd the lineup is strong too. They've got everything from pilsners to IPAs, with beers like Kagiya Brewing's "Pils No. 1" and Hop Kotan Brewing's "Seiran", so they're covering everything from crisp and easygoing to hop-forward.
MugiHey, wait, what is a Cold IPA? I get that it's related to IPA, but doesn't that name sound weirdly chilly?
Hop BroBasically, it's an IPA with a crisper edge. It still has plenty of hop aroma, but the finish is relatively clean, so it's designed to go down easily even on hot days.
MugiI see! So U.B.P Brewery's "Hazy Double IPA" is the opposite, right? Thick and cloudy? The name alone makes it sound like juice-level temptation!
Hop BroExactly, and today there's also Keyaki-related stuff to watch. There's Oni Densetsu Beer x Asaya's "NEW Maoni 11.5 IPA" and even "Keyaki Forward" in the Coming Soon section, so it's a lineup that will really hit home for people who think of the Keyaki Hiroba Beer Festival.
MugiWhoa, even the Coming Soon! section is loaded. Minoh Beer's "Kozaru IPA" and Ushitora's "Ushitoraman Dyna" both sound way too fun just from the names!
Hop BroThe names are fun, but the beers themselves are full of character too. From fruit styles like Yuzu Weiss to fruit wheats like Raspberry Pink, and darker beers like Robust Porter, Gambrinus's strength is that you can choose based on your mood.
MugiThis makes me want to do a beer comparison in Kokubunji! If they're open from 17:00 to 25:00, I'll probably start with something light, while Hop Bro ends up drinking everything while explaining it all!
Hop BroExactly. In the end, the only thing to do is work through the draft beers that catch your eye. Tonight, I'd want to start with a pilsner to settle my palate, then move into an IPA or porter for something deeper.
MugiNice! Then I think I want to start with Raspberry Pink, and maybe finish with Yuzu Weiss. Just reading this makes me want to raise a glass right now!
