Kokubunji's Beer Cafe Gambrinus: three new drafts on May 21 including DD4D's "Buddha's Hands"
The Tokyo Kokubunji beer pub Beer Cafe Gambrinus has unveiled its draft lineup for May 21, 2026. Featuring DD4D's "Buddha's Hands" alongside beers from Hop Kotan Brewing and Hiroshima Neighborly, the list also gives a glimpse of the regular taps and the beers likely to rotate in next.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji is rolling out three new kegs for May 21. With DD4D, Hop Kotan Brewing, and Hiroshima Neighborly in the mix, the lineup is a pretty fun one.
MugiWait, three right off the bat!? Just hearing that DD4D is there already sounds delicious. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe star is DD4D's Buddha's Hands. It's a Citrus Hazy IPA, a style where citrus aroma and a soft hazy body coexist.
MugiI get the citrus part, but what even is a Hazy IPA? Is it tasty because it's cloudy?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's an IPA that's fluffy in both appearance and mouthfeel. It doesn't push bitterness too hard; instead, you get to enjoy the hop aroma in a juicy way. That is the feel of a soft IPA.
MugiWow! Then what kind of beer is Hop Kotan Brewing's Soma Orange? Even the name already feels mysteriously exciting!
Hop BroThis is a botanical lager, and the herbal nuance is interesting. The crispness of a lager carries botanical aromas, so some people might even feel like it is a meadow of fragrance.
MugiA meadow!? What an amazing expression! So Hiroshima Neighborly's Crisp Session IPA is light, just like the name says?
Hop BroExactly. Session IPAs are all about drinkability. They keep the alcohol in check while still delivering hop character, so it has a light, easygoing mouthfeel that is perfect as a first beer.
MugiAnd the regular lineup is amazing too! It feels like a beer-drinking paradise with DPA, Weizen, Red Ale, and a Hazy Double IPA all lined up!
Hop BroAnd with Pilsner Urquell there too, you can work your way across lagers, IPAs, saisons, and fruit beers. Plus, there is a Coming Soon section waiting in the wings, so it is the kind of place that gives you more reasons to keep coming back.
MugiI'm already thirsty just reading this... tonight I want to go to Kokubunji and look for my next pint!
Hop BroThat's the move. Spend the night at Gambrinus, taking your time and drinking well. Whether you start with Buddha's Hands or go for the curveball with Soma Orange, enjoy the whole process of deciding.
MugiYeah, today is already cheers mode. Figuring out what to order first is such a happy dilemma!
Draft Lineup for May 21
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS (Kokubunji, Tokyo) released its tap list for May 21, 2026. Hours are 17:00-25:00, with food last order at 23:00 and drink last order at 24:00. As a beer pub in Kokubunji, it is set up so guests can enjoy beer well into the night.
On today's draft list, three beers are newly tapped: DD4D's Buddha's Hands [Citrus Hazy IPA], Hop Kotan Brewing's Soma Orange [Botanical Lager], and Hiroshima Neighborly's Hiroshima Lemon Crisp Session IPA. With citrus character, herbal notes, and an easygoing drinkability each represented, it is an approachable lineup from the very first pour.
The continuing taps are wide-ranging as well. Shiga Kogen Beer offers DPA [Pale Ale]; Iwate Kura Beer has Weizen and Raspberry Pink [Fruit Wheat Ale]; Fermentory is pouring Grapey [Grape Skin Contact Saison]; Ushitora has Ushitora Man Dyna [West Coast IPA]; Black Tide is serving Second Breath [IPA]; Michinoku Fukushima Road Beer has Red Ale [Irish Red Ale]; U.B.P Brewery has Hazy Celebration [Hazy Double IPA]; and Pilsner Urquell rounds things out. From lager to ale, IPA, saison, and Weizen, the appeal of the day is the chance to compare styles across the board.
In addition, the "Coming Soon" section includes Number Nine's Dolce Vita [IPA], Yokohama Bay Brewing's Steel Soul Fixy IPA [West Coast IPA], U.B.P Brewery's Keyaki Forward [Hazy IPA], Oguna's Yamaso Hop [Fruit Beer] and Amber Ale, and Miyazaki Hideji Beer's Kemurihige Stout. It is a tap list with frequent updates, where you can follow what will open next as well.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji is rolling out three new kegs for May 21. With DD4D, Hop Kotan Brewing, and Hiroshima Neighborly in the mix, the lineup is a pretty fun one.
MugiWait, three right off the bat!? Just hearing that DD4D is there already sounds delicious. What kind of beer is it?
Hop BroThe star is DD4D's Buddha's Hands. It's a Citrus Hazy IPA, a style where citrus aroma and a soft hazy body coexist.
MugiI get the citrus part, but what even is a Hazy IPA? Is it tasty because it's cloudy?
Hop BroBroadly speaking, it's an IPA that's fluffy in both appearance and mouthfeel. It doesn't push bitterness too hard; instead, you get to enjoy the hop aroma in a juicy way. That is the feel of a soft IPA.
MugiWow! Then what kind of beer is Hop Kotan Brewing's Soma Orange? Even the name already feels mysteriously exciting!
Hop BroThis is a botanical lager, and the herbal nuance is interesting. The crispness of a lager carries botanical aromas, so some people might even feel like it is a meadow of fragrance.
MugiA meadow!? What an amazing expression! So Hiroshima Neighborly's Crisp Session IPA is light, just like the name says?
Hop BroExactly. Session IPAs are all about drinkability. They keep the alcohol in check while still delivering hop character, so it has a light, easygoing mouthfeel that is perfect as a first beer.
MugiAnd the regular lineup is amazing too! It feels like a beer-drinking paradise with DPA, Weizen, Red Ale, and a Hazy Double IPA all lined up!
Hop BroAnd with Pilsner Urquell there too, you can work your way across lagers, IPAs, saisons, and fruit beers. Plus, there is a Coming Soon section waiting in the wings, so it is the kind of place that gives you more reasons to keep coming back.
MugiI'm already thirsty just reading this... tonight I want to go to Kokubunji and look for my next pint!
Hop BroThat's the move. Spend the night at Gambrinus, taking your time and drinking well. Whether you start with Buddha's Hands or go for the curveball with Soma Orange, enjoy the whole process of deciding.
MugiYeah, today is already cheers mode. Figuring out what to order first is such a happy dilemma!
