Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji Lists 14 Draft Beers on October 7
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji, Tokyo, has announced its draft lineup for October 7, 2026. The list spans fresh-hop golden ale, stouts, IPAs, lagers, Belgian-style beer, and more from breweries across Japan.
Hop BroAt Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji, the October 7 lineup brings fourteen beers on tap from breweries around Japan. That is a wonderful problem to have.
MugiWhat, fourteen taps at once!? I might hit last call before I even choose!
Hop BroA highlight is Iwate Kura Beer’s Fresh Hop Golden Ale. It is being tapped today, so it should show off harvest-season hop aroma.
MugiWhat makes fresh hops different from regular hops? Do hops have a season too?
Hop BroThey are used close to harvest, so the aroma can feel greener and more vivid. It is like drinking the hop field—okay, that may be a little dramatic.
MugiDramatic, but delicious-sounding! And the IPAs offer three tasting directions from Nomcraft, Craft Bank, and Ogna.
Hop BroExactly. Craft Bank’s Bagman IPA leans juicy, while Gangi Brewing’s Prismmer aims for West Coast IPA crispness.
MugiWest Coast IPA crispness—what is that? Does geography become flavor?
Hop BroSimply put, it often means defined hop bitterness and aroma with a clean finish. Comparing it with hazier, fruitier beers reveals a big difference in texture.
MugiThere is also Kuri Kuro, Yuzu Green Tea Lager, and hand-pumped stout!? These are taps made for detours!
Hop BroTry Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s Kuri Kuro for something dark, then finish clean with Pilsner Urquell. They are open 5 p.m. to midnight, but check the current lineup before visiting.
MugiThen let’s head out from Kokubunji’s south exit: Golden Ale first, stout last! Tonight’s tasting mission is officially on!
October 7 draft lineup
Beer Cafe Gambrinus, a craft beer pub near the south exit of Kokubunji Station, is serving 14 draft beers on October 7, 2026.
The featured fresh keg is Iwate Kura Beer’s Fresh Hop Golden Ale. Gangi Brewing contributes Prismer, a West Coast IPA, while Oni Densetsu offers Framboise Saison East and Aka Oni Red Ale.
IPA drinkers can choose from Nomcraft’s Back to the Max, Craft Bank’s Bagman IPA, a juicy IPA, and Ogna’s Moonlight IPA. The lineup also includes Kuriguro, a flavored stout from Miyazaki Hideji Beer; Kamado Brewery’s Hazy Boom; Shonan Beer’s Yuzu Green Tea Lager; Minoh Beer’s Stout on hand pump; Kyoto Brewing’s Belgian single Gate Out; Touchdown’s Rock Dry Hopped Weizen; and Pilsner Urquell.
Coming soon are Yoriai Nagoya Union from Y Market Brewing, Ennui from Nara Brewing, Japanese Pear Weizen from Sankt Gallen, and Orei no Hop Star IPA from Ushitora.
The pub is open from 5 p.m. to midnight on the day, with food orders until 11 p.m. Its relaxed setting and food menu make it a suitable destination for comparing beers across styles and regions. Availability may change, so guests should check the venue’s latest updates before visiting.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji, the October 7 lineup brings fourteen beers on tap from breweries around Japan. That is a wonderful problem to have.
MugiWhat, fourteen taps at once!? I might hit last call before I even choose!
Hop BroA highlight is Iwate Kura Beer’s Fresh Hop Golden Ale. It is being tapped today, so it should show off harvest-season hop aroma.
MugiWhat makes fresh hops different from regular hops? Do hops have a season too?
Hop BroThey are used close to harvest, so the aroma can feel greener and more vivid. It is like drinking the hop field—okay, that may be a little dramatic.
MugiDramatic, but delicious-sounding! And the IPAs offer three tasting directions from Nomcraft, Craft Bank, and Ogna.
Hop BroExactly. Craft Bank’s Bagman IPA leans juicy, while Gangi Brewing’s Prismmer aims for West Coast IPA crispness.
MugiWest Coast IPA crispness—what is that? Does geography become flavor?
Hop BroSimply put, it often means defined hop bitterness and aroma with a clean finish. Comparing it with hazier, fruitier beers reveals a big difference in texture.
MugiThere is also Kuri Kuro, Yuzu Green Tea Lager, and hand-pumped stout!? These are taps made for detours!
Hop BroTry Miyazaki Hideji Beer’s Kuri Kuro for something dark, then finish clean with Pilsner Urquell. They are open 5 p.m. to midnight, but check the current lineup before visiting.
MugiThen let’s head out from Kokubunji’s south exit: Golden Ale first, stout last! Tonight’s tasting mission is officially on!
