Kokubunji Gambrinus Adds 3 New Taps in the March 18 Update
Beer Pub "Beer Cafe Gambrinus" in Kokubunji, Tokyo, has published its draft lineup for March 18, 2026. On this day, Flora Fermentation, Number Nine, and Blue Classic all debut on tap. The selection ranges from classic staples to distinctive one-offs, making it a lineup that invites plenty of comparison tasting.
Hop BroToday's topic is Kokubunji Gambrinus's March 18 tap update! Three new beers have been added, and with hours from 17:00 to 25:00, it's an easy after-work target.
MugiWait, what! It's just a 1-minute walk from the station and it starts with three new taps? It feels like they're basically telling me to stop by!
Hop BroThe stars of the show are Flora Fermentation's Tayu, Number Nine's #9 Hazy, and Blue Classic's Ura Tiger Viva Haze, so it's a wildly diverse trio.
MugiWhat is that! Tayu's "Porter w/ Buckwheat" means it's a porter with buckwheat? A drink that somehow feels like year-end soba!
Hop BroBasically, it layers the toasty character from roasted malt with buckwheat's nutty note, so you can think of it as a more-toasty dark beer.
MugiOhhh! Then between #9 Hazy and Ura Tiger, they're both hazy, but what's the hazy difference?
Hop BroIn more technical terms, it's the difference in body and hop density. Put simply, #9 is lighter and juicier, while Ura Tiger has more bitterness and weight, so it's the difference between a hazy pale ale and a hazy IPA.
MugiGot it! And with Minoh Beer, Shiga Kogen, and even Shimanami in the mix, this is basically a comparison-tasting paradise lineup!
Hop BroExactly, and they even have Bernardaud Dark 12° on deck for delivery on 3/24 in the Coming Soon list, so they've already set up a homework beer for next time. That is slick.
MugiNo cover charge and fully non-smoking make it easy to use, so today I have no choice but to go hunt for the beer I want right now!
Hop BroAgreed, let's start with Tayu and finish with two hazies; my brain is already in instant toast mode!
Just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, Beer Cafe Gambrinus offers a varied March 18 tap list centered on domestic breweries. Hours are 17:00-25:00, so it is an easy stop even after work.
The highlight of the day is the three newly tapped beers marked with "★".
Flora Fermentation's "Tayu (Porter w/ Buckwheat)", Number Nine's "#9 Hazy (Hazy Pale Ale)", and Blue Classic's "Ura Tiger Viva Haze (Hazy IPA)" open the lineup with a range that runs from roasty character to juicy hop expression.
The rest of the taps are strong as well. Minoh Beer "Nice Bitter", Shiga Kogen Beer "Shiga Kogen Helles!?", Nomcraft "Armadillo Outlaw", Ogna "India Pale Ale", Let's Beer Works "On My Way To The Moon", Repubrew "69 IPA", Shimanami Brewery "Shimanami Cat Strawberry Ice Cream", Hansharo Beer "Melon Weizen & Melon", and even Pilsner Urquell are on deck, making for an exceptionally broad style spread.
The Coming Soon list also teases Gambrinus "12°", Bernardaud "Dark 12°" (scheduled for delivery on 3/24), Miyazaki Hideji Beer "Kyushu Craft Kinkan", Noboru Brewing "Hodoku", Saikado Brewing "Hanami", Kyoto Brewing "Spring Whim", and Black Tide "Kearashi Ver.2.0". It is a lineup that leaves something to look forward to on the next visit as well.
The bar has no cover charge and is fully non-smoking, with both counter and table seating for an easygoing experience. If you are looking for "the drink to have right now" in Kokubunji, this is one place worth checking first.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is Kokubunji Gambrinus's March 18 tap update! Three new beers have been added, and with hours from 17:00 to 25:00, it's an easy after-work target.
MugiWait, what! It's just a 1-minute walk from the station and it starts with three new taps? It feels like they're basically telling me to stop by!
Hop BroThe stars of the show are Flora Fermentation's Tayu, Number Nine's #9 Hazy, and Blue Classic's Ura Tiger Viva Haze, so it's a wildly diverse trio.
MugiWhat is that! Tayu's "Porter w/ Buckwheat" means it's a porter with buckwheat? A drink that somehow feels like year-end soba!
Hop BroBasically, it layers the toasty character from roasted malt with buckwheat's nutty note, so you can think of it as a more-toasty dark beer.
MugiOhhh! Then between #9 Hazy and Ura Tiger, they're both hazy, but what's the hazy difference?
Hop BroIn more technical terms, it's the difference in body and hop density. Put simply, #9 is lighter and juicier, while Ura Tiger has more bitterness and weight, so it's the difference between a hazy pale ale and a hazy IPA.
MugiGot it! And with Minoh Beer, Shiga Kogen, and even Shimanami in the mix, this is basically a comparison-tasting paradise lineup!
Hop BroExactly, and they even have Bernardaud Dark 12° on deck for delivery on 3/24 in the Coming Soon list, so they've already set up a homework beer for next time. That is slick.
MugiNo cover charge and fully non-smoking make it easy to use, so today I have no choice but to go hunt for the beer I want right now!
Hop BroAgreed, let's start with Tayu and finish with two hazies; my brain is already in instant toast mode!
