Gambrinus in Kokubunji previews Hansharo Beer TTO and 13 drafts
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji updated its August 31 post with regular-service hours, a Hansharo Beer tap takeover planned for September 12, and a 13-beer draft lineup featuring citrusy, fruity, and lager-friendly options.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji just posted a fun update: regular hours plus a teaser for a Hansharo Beer TTO.
MugiWait, one post had all that? And 13 taps on draft too? That is not a tap list, that is a small festival!
Hop BroYep. On Saturday, September 12, from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m., they are doing a full tap takeover, brewer Yamada is scheduled to visit, and there will be Shizuoka-themed food. Very Mizuki presents energy.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds like a field trip with beer. So what is on today in this summer-friendly lineup?
Hop BroThe headline pour is Miyazaki Hideji Beer's Nichinan Lemon Fresh-Squeezed Session Hazy IPA, and it sits alongside Summer Ale, Giravaizen, Sweet Strawberry, and more, so the range goes from crisp to fruity pretty fast.
MugiHold on, Session Hazy IPA sounds like a spell from a beer wizard. What does that even mean?
Hop BroSimple version: session means lighter and easier to drink, hazy means cloudy and juicy, and IPA means hop aroma with some bitterness. Add fresh-squeezed lemon and you get full lemon splash in the glass.
MugiOkay, then what is up with Ushitora's 'Looks Bitter But Isn't Bitter, Slightly Bitter Schwarz'? The name alone is a traffic jam of clues!
Hop BroSchwarz is basically a dark lager style, so it often looks heavier than it drinks. With Pilsner Urquell on too, this is a board where lager fans and IPA fans can both win.
MugiAnd there is still more coming later? This place does not just stock beer, it stocks a strong trailer lineup.
Hop BroExactly. The Coming Soon list has North Island ESB, Hoppukotan Brewery's Ongoing, and Choryo Craft Beer's Wakyo Sakekasu Yuzu White, so the next pint shortlist is already loaded.
MugiThat Yuzu White is unfair in the best way. Just imagining the sixth floor by Kokubunji south exit makes me feel like my mouth is already tapped.
Hop BroRegular hours are 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., so we hit the 13 taps now and come back on September 12 for Hansharo Beer. This is fully a let's go drink situation.
Regular service and an upcoming TTO
Beer Cafe Gambrinus, on the sixth floor in the Kokubunji south-exit area, stayed on regular hours on August 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The post also announced a Hansharo Beer tap takeover for Saturday, September 12, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Brewer Yamada is expected to visit, and the team plans to build the food menu around Shizuoka-inspired dishes.
Today's draft lineup
The day's tap list features 13 beers. It starts with Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s "Nichinan Lemon Fresh-Squeezed Session Hazy IPA," then moves through Choryo Craft Beer’s "Summer Ale," Mojiko Retro Beer’s "Giravaizen," Onidensetsu Beer’s "Sweet Strawberry," and Iwate Kura Beer’s "Midsummer Saison."
Other pours include Yokohama Bay Brewing’s "Heavy Climb" and "Team Up IPA," Ushitora’s "Sachi Hop" and "A Little Bitter Schwarz," Craft Rock’s "Malibu," Swan Lake Beer’s "Amber Swan Ale," and classic Pilsner Urquell. The range is broad enough for lager fans and IPA drinkers alike.
Coming soon
The Coming Soon section lists North Island’s ESB, Hop Kotan’s "Ongoing," and Choryo Craft Beer’s "Wakyo - Sake Lees Yuzu White." It is the kind of tap board that rewards repeat visits, especially if you like following rotation-heavy beer bars in Kokubunji.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji just posted a fun update: regular hours plus a teaser for a Hansharo Beer TTO.
MugiWait, one post had all that? And 13 taps on draft too? That is not a tap list, that is a small festival!
Hop BroYep. On Saturday, September 12, from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m., they are doing a full tap takeover, brewer Yamada is scheduled to visit, and there will be Shizuoka-themed food. Very Mizuki presents energy.
MugiWhoa, that already sounds like a field trip with beer. So what is on today in this summer-friendly lineup?
Hop BroThe headline pour is Miyazaki Hideji Beer's Nichinan Lemon Fresh-Squeezed Session Hazy IPA, and it sits alongside Summer Ale, Giravaizen, Sweet Strawberry, and more, so the range goes from crisp to fruity pretty fast.
MugiHold on, Session Hazy IPA sounds like a spell from a beer wizard. What does that even mean?
Hop BroSimple version: session means lighter and easier to drink, hazy means cloudy and juicy, and IPA means hop aroma with some bitterness. Add fresh-squeezed lemon and you get full lemon splash in the glass.
MugiOkay, then what is up with Ushitora's 'Looks Bitter But Isn't Bitter, Slightly Bitter Schwarz'? The name alone is a traffic jam of clues!
Hop BroSchwarz is basically a dark lager style, so it often looks heavier than it drinks. With Pilsner Urquell on too, this is a board where lager fans and IPA fans can both win.
MugiAnd there is still more coming later? This place does not just stock beer, it stocks a strong trailer lineup.
Hop BroExactly. The Coming Soon list has North Island ESB, Hoppukotan Brewery's Ongoing, and Choryo Craft Beer's Wakyo Sakekasu Yuzu White, so the next pint shortlist is already loaded.
MugiThat Yuzu White is unfair in the best way. Just imagining the sixth floor by Kokubunji south exit makes me feel like my mouth is already tapped.
Hop BroRegular hours are 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., so we hit the 13 taps now and come back on September 12 for Hansharo Beer. This is fully a let's go drink situation.
