Gambrinus in Kokubunji announces 11 taps and summer plans
Gambrinus, a beer pub in Kokubunji, posted its latest tap list on July 21 and highlighted upcoming summer programs. The lineup includes 11 beers on tap now, plus limited blueberry dishes and an Orion draft summer fair on the calendar.
Hop BroToday’s hot topic is BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji. Their July 21 post announced 11 beers on tap and basically mapped out the rest of summer.
MugiWhat! 11 beers on tap? That’s not a menu, that’s a decision-making obstacle course. What kind of lineup are we talking about?
Hop BroFor fruity refreshment, there’s Isekadoya’s Meyer Lemon Radler. Flora Fermentation’s Koropokkuru is a saison with spruce chips, and Gangi Brewing’s Easy Glove is a session hazy IPA.
MugiWait, saison with spruce chips? What is that? It sounds like premium craft stationery, not something I’m supposed to drink!
Hop BroIt means the beer gets a cool forest aroma from spruce. Sounds technical, but the actual impression is simple: one sip and it feels like a breezy walk through the woods.
MugiOoh, okay! Then I need an easy starter. Is there something beginner-friendly that won’t make me jump from the bitterness?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Ogna’s Alps Weizen and Sankt Gallen’s Pineapple Ale are gentle picks, and from August 4 to 15 the Okinawa Fair keeps Orion draft on for a crisp lager option.
MugiAnd from July 25 to August 2 it’s Blueberry Festa week, right? Hot sandwiches and camembert fries with blueberry jam? My stomach is already heading to the sixth floor.
Hop BroExactly. Blueberries pair well because of that bright acidity, and if you want sharper hop character there are West Coast IPAs like Star Watcher and Triskelion. For malt depth, Shonan Beer’s Schwarz and Pilsner Urquell cover that side too.
MugiThat settles it. I want to start light, work my way into IPA, and finish with the food lineup at that sixth-floor pub. This sounds like summer in a glass.
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji, located on the 6th floor of the Dairoku Tokyo Building in Minamicho, posted a status update on July 21. The pub is operating on its regular schedule, 17:00-25:00, with food last order at 23:00 and drinks last order at 24:00.
Seasonal plans
The first announcement is the Kokuvegi Blueberry Festa, running from July 25 to August 2. This annual citywide program brings together 31 local shops, and Gambrinus is taking part again with two limited dishes made with Kokubunji-grown blueberries: a blueberry-and-marshmallow hot sandwich, and camembert fries with blueberry jam. It is a straightforward pairing idea for beer drinkers who like to compare how fruit, dairy, and malt interact.
The second seasonal program is the Okinawa Fair, scheduled for August 4 to August 15. During the fair, Orion draft beer will be on tap throughout the period, giving the bar a clear warm-weather option alongside its craft lineup.
On tap
The current lineup lists 11 beers: Ise Kadoya Beer Meyer Lemon Radler, Flora Fermentation Korpokkur [saison with spruce chips], Ogna Alps Weizen, Gangi Brewing Easy Grove [session hazy IPA], Shiokaze Blue Lab Citrus Mayhem IPA, Sankt Gallen Pineapple Ale, West Coast Star Watcher [West Coast IPA], Nomcraft Triskelion [West Coast IPA], Repubrew Coastal Crush Hazy IPA, Shonan Beer Schwarz, and Pilsner Urquell.
The range is broad enough to move from citrus-led radler and fruit-forward ale to saison, wheat beer, hazy IPA, schwarzbier, and a classic Czech pilsner. For beer fans, that makes the tap wall useful not just for a single preferred style, but for side-by-side comparison across light, hop-driven, and malt-driven profiles.
Coming soon
The upcoming list includes Yokohama Beer Alt and Hamacro, Touchdown Shirakaba Beat, Craft Beer Base Northwest Pale Ale, Craft Rock Live Takeover, Y Market Trail Current, Ushitora Hopsniper IPA, and Ise Kadoya Beer Brown Ale. The post reads like a compact summer roadmap: seasonal food, rotating taps, and a steady set of easy-to-understand reasons to stop by.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday’s hot topic is BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji. Their July 21 post announced 11 beers on tap and basically mapped out the rest of summer.
MugiWhat! 11 beers on tap? That’s not a menu, that’s a decision-making obstacle course. What kind of lineup are we talking about?
Hop BroFor fruity refreshment, there’s Isekadoya’s Meyer Lemon Radler. Flora Fermentation’s Koropokkuru is a saison with spruce chips, and Gangi Brewing’s Easy Glove is a session hazy IPA.
MugiWait, saison with spruce chips? What is that? It sounds like premium craft stationery, not something I’m supposed to drink!
Hop BroIt means the beer gets a cool forest aroma from spruce. Sounds technical, but the actual impression is simple: one sip and it feels like a breezy walk through the woods.
MugiOoh, okay! Then I need an easy starter. Is there something beginner-friendly that won’t make me jump from the bitterness?
Hop BroAbsolutely. Ogna’s Alps Weizen and Sankt Gallen’s Pineapple Ale are gentle picks, and from August 4 to 15 the Okinawa Fair keeps Orion draft on for a crisp lager option.
MugiAnd from July 25 to August 2 it’s Blueberry Festa week, right? Hot sandwiches and camembert fries with blueberry jam? My stomach is already heading to the sixth floor.
Hop BroExactly. Blueberries pair well because of that bright acidity, and if you want sharper hop character there are West Coast IPAs like Star Watcher and Triskelion. For malt depth, Shonan Beer’s Schwarz and Pilsner Urquell cover that side too.
MugiThat settles it. I want to start light, work my way into IPA, and finish with the food lineup at that sixth-floor pub. This sounds like summer in a glass.
