14-Tap Update at BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji: Nara's "Greipy" on Tap Today
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, near the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has released its tap list for May 19, 2026. Nara's fermentary "Greipy" is on tap today, and 14 mostly domestic taps are lined up, including Ushitora, Black Tide, and Minoh Beer.
Hop BroThe BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS right by Kokubunji Station South Exit is really hot today. The May 19, 2026 tap list even includes a new release from Nara's Fermentary.
MugiWhat! A 14-tap update, and they all line up at once? I didn't expect something that serious in Kokubunji!
Hop BroThe star of the show is Greipy on tap today. It's a grape-skin contact saison, with nuances that evoke grape skins and a dry finish that's very saison-like.
MugiWait, what's grape-skin contact? You put grapes into the beer? This suddenly got so stylish I can't even keep up!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's about letting it touch the skins to draw out aroma and a bit of astringency. So you get the briskness of a saison with a little wine-like depth on top.
MugiGot it! Then if I compare it with Ushitora's IPA, it'll probably feel like a completely different world! I might really like tap lists with this kind of range!
Hop BroExactly. And today they've got everything from West Coast IPA to hazy, red ale, Weizen, and porter. Since you can build a progression from light to rich, it's the kind of place that really knows how to structure a tasting lineup.
MugiWow, they even have Pilsner Urquell!? Putting in a classic like that gives it an instant sense of comfort. And I read that they have homemade food too, so now I'm hungry...!
Hop BroThat's the good part. Because of Icchi's handmade Japanese dishes, you can enjoy it slowly with snacks instead of sprinting through beer alone. It's also all non-smoking, with no cover charge and free Wi-Fi, so it's easy to use.
MugiThen today is the kind of place that makes you want to go beer-tapping around Kokubunji! Starting with Greipy and ending with a hazy beer or porter would be amazing...!
Today's 14 Taps
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, located on the 6th floor of a building, a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, is a craft beer cafe founded in 2007. You can take your time enjoying 14 taps of draft beer while snacking on handmade dishes by Japanese cuisine chef Icchi. It is also easy to use thanks to its completely smoke-free interior, no cover charge, and free Wi-Fi, making it a place you can drop into whether you're there for a meal or for beer.
On the "Today's Drafts" lineup for May 19, 2026, the starred Fermentary "Greipy [grape-skin contact saison]" is on tap today. Following it are Ushitora's "Ushitora Man Dyna [West Coast IPA]," Black Tide's "Second Breath [IPA]," Michinoku Fukushima Route Beer "Red Ale [Irish Red Ale]," Minoh Beer "Kozaru IPA [Session IPA]," Outsider "Lagoon Juicy IPA," Umenishiki Beer "Weizen," Kagiya Brewery "Pils No. 1," U.B.P Brewery "Hazy Celebration [Hazy Double IPA]," Craft Beer Base "Robust Porter," Iwate Kura Beer "Raspberry Pink [Fruit Wheat Ale]," Fermentary "Niko [Milky Ale]," and Pilsner Urquell.
The range of styles is broad. Saison, West Coast IPA, IPA, Red Ale, Session IPA, Juicy IPA, Weizen, Porter, and Milky Ale are all represented, making it easy to build a tasting comparison. IPA fans will of course enjoy it, but moving through the lineup while slipping in lighter wheat beers or lagers makes the breadth of the shop's offerings even clearer.
Also in the "Coming Soon!" section are Hop Kotan Brewery's "Soma Orange [Botanical Lager]," Iwate Kura Beer's "Weizen," Shiga Kogen Beer's "DPA [Pale Ale]," and U.B.P Brewery's "Keyaki Forward [Hazy IPA]." In Kokubunji, this is a tap lineup that lets you follow everything from the classics to the distinctive in one go.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS right by Kokubunji Station South Exit is really hot today. The May 19, 2026 tap list even includes a new release from Nara's Fermentary.
MugiWhat! A 14-tap update, and they all line up at once? I didn't expect something that serious in Kokubunji!
Hop BroThe star of the show is Greipy on tap today. It's a grape-skin contact saison, with nuances that evoke grape skins and a dry finish that's very saison-like.
MugiWait, what's grape-skin contact? You put grapes into the beer? This suddenly got so stylish I can't even keep up!
Hop BroTo put it simply, it's about letting it touch the skins to draw out aroma and a bit of astringency. So you get the briskness of a saison with a little wine-like depth on top.
MugiGot it! Then if I compare it with Ushitora's IPA, it'll probably feel like a completely different world! I might really like tap lists with this kind of range!
Hop BroExactly. And today they've got everything from West Coast IPA to hazy, red ale, Weizen, and porter. Since you can build a progression from light to rich, it's the kind of place that really knows how to structure a tasting lineup.
MugiWow, they even have Pilsner Urquell!? Putting in a classic like that gives it an instant sense of comfort. And I read that they have homemade food too, so now I'm hungry...!
Hop BroThat's the good part. Because of Icchi's handmade Japanese dishes, you can enjoy it slowly with snacks instead of sprinting through beer alone. It's also all non-smoking, with no cover charge and free Wi-Fi, so it's easy to use.
MugiThen today is the kind of place that makes you want to go beer-tapping around Kokubunji! Starting with Greipy and ending with a hazy beer or porter would be amazing...!
