Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji Announces 14 Draft Beers and 9 New Menu Items
Beer Cafe Gambrinus at the south exit of Kokubunji Station published its service notice for May 25. In addition to a lineup of 14 draft taps, 9 new menu items are also available from today, making it a place where you can enjoy both food and beer together.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus at the south exit of Kokubunji Station has posted its service notice for May 25. They have 14 draft taps and 9 new menu items, so it's a pretty strong day.
MugiWhat! 14 draft taps? It's basically a beer exhibition inside the shop! And 9 new menu items too? My stomach can't keep up!
Hop BroAnd the contents are really good too. It spans breweries all over Japan, with a wide range from fruit beer to IPA and lager. It's a lineup beer comparison fans will love.
MugiWow! But Hazy IPA and West Coast IPA already sound intimidating... what's the difference?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, hazy styles are known for their cloudy look and juicy character, while West Coast styles are defined by crispness and bitterness. This time, U.B.P Brewery's Keyaki Forward and Ushitora's Ushitoraman Dyna are representative examples.
MugiI see! Then I want to start with DD4D's citrusy one, or Hiroshima Lemon's session IPA, something that sounds especially aromatic!
Hop BroThat's a very good call. Having Pilsner Urquell there is also classy. It's a classic Czech lager, so you can really enjoy the fine foam and the malt's richness.
MugiAnd the snacks are things like shari-shari pickled plum and fried okra, so suddenly the place is showing some serious izakaya energy! It feels like the food will keep up with the beer too!
Hop BroExactly. They even have chilled tofu with tomatoes and lightly fried kampachi, so the lineup covers everything from small snacks to proper dishes. Hours run from 17:00 to 25:00, so it's also easy to use as a second stop.
MugiIt's amazing that there is a place in Kokubunji that's this good for beer comparison! The new menu looks interesting too, and now I want to try the draft beers one by one right away!
Hop BroIn the end, it's best to take it slow, one glass at a time. On a day when you can enjoy both food and beer, Gambrinus is the kind of place that makes you want to raise a glass.
MugiYeah, today I'm in the mood to toast in Kokubunji! I want to go in seriously debating what to drink first!
Service Details for May 25
The craft beer cafe "Beer Cafe Gambrinus," a one-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, announced normal business in its May 25 notice. Business hours are 17:00-25:00, last order for food is 23:00, and last order for drinks is 24:00. The shop opened in December 2007 and has 5 counter seats, 14 table seats, and standing room for about 6 people. With a fully non-smoking environment, no charge, and free Wi-Fi, it is set up to be easy to drop by even alone.
New Menu Starting Today
Nine new menu items were added on this day. The lineup includes shari-shari pickled plum, chilled tomatoes with tofu, tomatoes and myoga with salted kombu, stir-fried green beans with spicy miso, grilled zucchini marinated in broth, summer vegetables fried and marinated in broth, fried okra, chef's-choice nanban-zuke, and lightly fried kampachi, offering a wide range from beer snacks to more filling dishes.
Today's Draft Beers
Today's taps offer a broad selection ranging from fruit beer to IPA and lager. The 13 currently on tap are:
- Ogna / Yamaso Hop [Fruit Beer] (Nagano)
- Craft Beer Base / Pale Ale [American Pale Ale] (Osaka)
- Miyazaki Hideji Beer / Kemurihige Stout (Miyazaki)
- U.B.P Brewery / Keyaki Forward [Hazy IPA] (Saitama)
- DD4D / Buddha's Hands [Citrus Hazy IPA] (Ehime)
- Hoppukotan Brewing / Soubato [Botanical Lager] (Hokkaido)
- Hiroshima Neibary / Hiroshima Lemon Skatto Session IPA (Hiroshima)
- Iwate Kura Beer / Weizen (Iwate)
- Fermentary / Greapy [Grape Skin Contact Saison] (Nara)
- Ushitora / Ushitoraman Dyna [West Coast IPA] (Tochigi)
- Black Tide / Second Breath [IPA] (Miyagi)
- Michinoku Fukushima Road Beer / Red Ale [Irish Red Ale] (Fukushima)
- Pilsner Urquell (Czech Republic)
Upcoming Arrivals
In addition, five labels are listed as Coming Soon. They are Ushitora / Jikkuri Kotokoto Shikunda Pils, Number Nine / Dolce Vita [IPA], Yokohama Bay Brewing / Steel Soul Fixie IPA [West Coast IPA], Kakegawa Farm / Cloudy Sky [Hazy IPA], and Ogna / Amber Ale.
This is a place suited for a day in Kokubunji when you want to enjoy 14 draft taps while broadening the food lineup a little. Since the selection spans breweries across Japan, it is also well suited for tasting comparisons.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus at the south exit of Kokubunji Station has posted its service notice for May 25. They have 14 draft taps and 9 new menu items, so it's a pretty strong day.
MugiWhat! 14 draft taps? It's basically a beer exhibition inside the shop! And 9 new menu items too? My stomach can't keep up!
Hop BroAnd the contents are really good too. It spans breweries all over Japan, with a wide range from fruit beer to IPA and lager. It's a lineup beer comparison fans will love.
MugiWow! But Hazy IPA and West Coast IPA already sound intimidating... what's the difference?
Hop BroRoughly speaking, hazy styles are known for their cloudy look and juicy character, while West Coast styles are defined by crispness and bitterness. This time, U.B.P Brewery's Keyaki Forward and Ushitora's Ushitoraman Dyna are representative examples.
MugiI see! Then I want to start with DD4D's citrusy one, or Hiroshima Lemon's session IPA, something that sounds especially aromatic!
Hop BroThat's a very good call. Having Pilsner Urquell there is also classy. It's a classic Czech lager, so you can really enjoy the fine foam and the malt's richness.
MugiAnd the snacks are things like shari-shari pickled plum and fried okra, so suddenly the place is showing some serious izakaya energy! It feels like the food will keep up with the beer too!
Hop BroExactly. They even have chilled tofu with tomatoes and lightly fried kampachi, so the lineup covers everything from small snacks to proper dishes. Hours run from 17:00 to 25:00, so it's also easy to use as a second stop.
MugiIt's amazing that there is a place in Kokubunji that's this good for beer comparison! The new menu looks interesting too, and now I want to try the draft beers one by one right away!
Hop BroIn the end, it's best to take it slow, one glass at a time. On a day when you can enjoy both food and beer, Gambrinus is the kind of place that makes you want to raise a glass.
MugiYeah, today I'm in the mood to toast in Kokubunji! I want to go in seriously debating what to drink first!
