Tap Update at Kokubunji Gambrinus on March 23, with Spring Menu and Two New Taps
Beer Cafe Gambrinus (Kokubunji, Tokyo) has released its tap list for March 23, 2026. On this day, Baird Beer’s "Angry Boy Brown Ale" and Hiroshima Neighborly’s "Hiroshima Hinode Lager" were newly tapped. New food items featuring spring ingredients were also added, making it a lineup to enjoy beer and food pairings.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in the south exit area of Kokubunji Station updated its taps on March 23. The new kegs are Baird Beer’s "Angry Boy Brown Ale" and Hiroshima Neighborly’s "Hiroshima Hinode Lager."
MugiHuh? A brown ale and a lager in spring? That’s such a comforting combination! But what is an "amber lager"? It’s still a lager, but is it kind of reddish?
Hop BroExactly. The key is the malty, toasted character. Brown ales tend to show caramel-like malt sweetness, and amber lagers like Hiroshima Hinode Lager have a clean lager finish with a roasted aftertaste.
MugiWhoa! So it’s one of those fun-to-compare beers! Today you can line up beers with different personalities on the same day and compare them side by side like bar-hopping.
Hop BroExactly. And the lineup is strong because it’s a Japan-spanning roster. It covers breweries from Miyazaki, Tokyo, Kyoto, Shiga, Kanagawa, Ishikawa, Wakayama, and Nagano, with a wide range of saisons, IPAs, hazies, and porters.
MugiWow, it’s style gridlock! But with that many options, I’d get lost trying to figure out what to order first as a beginner.
Hop BroIf you’re unsure, start with a classic lager like Pilsner Urquell for an easy first pint, then move on to aroma-forward IPAs or crisp saisons for a nice flow.
MugiI see, so you start by setting things up with a classic lager! That does sound easy for me to get into, so I feel a little better.
Hop BroAnd the food is great too, with a rush of new spring-ingredient dishes. Firefly squid, new onions, spring cabbage, whitebait, and turnips are all there, so you can pick from appetizers to hot dishes.
MugiWhat, whitebait and beer actually go together!? This already feels like a spring party venue, and my stomach is growling.
Hop BroThe umami of firefly squid goes well with brown ale, and the sweetness of spring cabbage is neatly cleaned up by lager. It’s the kind of place in Kokubunji that makes you want to add one more pint tonight.
MugiIt’s decided! I’m going to start with Angry Boy today and finish with Hinode Lager at the end! I’m completely in the mood to go out for drinks now.
The beer pub Beer Cafe Gambrinus / BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in the south exit area of Kokubunji Station announced its business information and tap list for Monday, March 23, 2026. Hours are 17:00-25:00 (food L.O. 23:00, drinks L.O. 24:00).
The highlight of the day is the two kegs marked "now on tap" in the post. One is Baird Beer’s Angry Boy Brown Ale, and the other is Hiroshima Neighborly’s Hiroshima Hinode Lager (Amber Lager). It’s a lineup that lets you compare a malty brown ale and the toasted character of an amber lager on the same day.
In addition, the lineup remains strong, spanning breweries across Japan from Miyazaki, Tokyo, Kyoto, Shiga, Kanagawa, Ishikawa, Wakayama, and Nagano. With styles ranging from saison and IPA to hazy and porter, it’s easy to choose according to your mood. Czech Pilsner Urquell is also on tap, making it a solid first pint centered on a classic lager.
On the food side, new seasonal dishes using ingredients like firefly squid, new onions, spring cabbage, whitebait, and turnips were added all at once. From light starters to richer hot dishes, the menu pairs well not only with saison and IPA but also with brown ale and porter. It’s the kind of service day suited to quietly enjoying the diverse styles of craft beer together with seasonal dishes.
As a preview of what’s coming, the shop also announced planned additions such as Gambrinus 12° [Pilsner], Bernardo Dark 12° [Dark Lager], plus Baird Beer, Black Tide, and Craft Bank. What makes the shop’s updates interesting is that you can see not just the taps of the day, but what’s coming next too.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in the south exit area of Kokubunji Station updated its taps on March 23. The new kegs are Baird Beer’s "Angry Boy Brown Ale" and Hiroshima Neighborly’s "Hiroshima Hinode Lager."
MugiHuh? A brown ale and a lager in spring? That’s such a comforting combination! But what is an "amber lager"? It’s still a lager, but is it kind of reddish?
Hop BroExactly. The key is the malty, toasted character. Brown ales tend to show caramel-like malt sweetness, and amber lagers like Hiroshima Hinode Lager have a clean lager finish with a roasted aftertaste.
MugiWhoa! So it’s one of those fun-to-compare beers! Today you can line up beers with different personalities on the same day and compare them side by side like bar-hopping.
Hop BroExactly. And the lineup is strong because it’s a Japan-spanning roster. It covers breweries from Miyazaki, Tokyo, Kyoto, Shiga, Kanagawa, Ishikawa, Wakayama, and Nagano, with a wide range of saisons, IPAs, hazies, and porters.
MugiWow, it’s style gridlock! But with that many options, I’d get lost trying to figure out what to order first as a beginner.
Hop BroIf you’re unsure, start with a classic lager like Pilsner Urquell for an easy first pint, then move on to aroma-forward IPAs or crisp saisons for a nice flow.
MugiI see, so you start by setting things up with a classic lager! That does sound easy for me to get into, so I feel a little better.
Hop BroAnd the food is great too, with a rush of new spring-ingredient dishes. Firefly squid, new onions, spring cabbage, whitebait, and turnips are all there, so you can pick from appetizers to hot dishes.
MugiWhat, whitebait and beer actually go together!? This already feels like a spring party venue, and my stomach is growling.
Hop BroThe umami of firefly squid goes well with brown ale, and the sweetness of spring cabbage is neatly cleaned up by lager. It’s the kind of place in Kokubunji that makes you want to add one more pint tonight.
MugiIt’s decided! I’m going to start with Angry Boy today and finish with Hinode Lager at the end! I’m completely in the mood to go out for drinks now.
