Beer Cafe Gambrinus taps Bernard 'Dark 12°' for its April 1 draft lineup, with direct imports from the Czech Republic
Beer Cafe Gambrinus / BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, a minute's walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has unveiled its April 1 draft beer lineup. From Bernard 'Dark 12°', directly imported from the Czech Republic, to IPA, stout, and fruit Weizen, the selection spans a wide range of styles.
Hop BroFrom just outside the south exit of Kokubunji Station, Beer Cafe Gambrinus is serving a pretty bold draft lineup for April 1. Putting Bernard Dark 12° at the top makes it feel like today is the day for something dark.
MugiWait! A single-keg direct import from the Czech Republic already feels special enough. Does a dark lager taste bitter just because it looks black?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: dark lagers can have roasted, toasty notes, but they're often surprisingly easy to drink. Bernard Dark 12° has the kind of body you can enjoy without it feeling too heavy, and it's easy to pair with food.
MugiWow. So this place isn't just about the dark beers, right? It says 14 taps with a wide range, and just the names alone are enough to make my head spin!
Hop BroExactly. There are IPAs and stouts, plus NOM CRAFT's Hazy IPA 'Mighty Dragon' and Shiga Kogen Beer’s Snow Monkey IPA. And with Pilsner Urquell on the list too, it's strong because you can compare classics and distinctive styles all at once.
MugiWhat is that! And a Fruit Weizen called 'Heisei Banana' sounds irresistible just from the name alone! Is it banana? Is it not banana?
Hop BroIt's a Weizen with that banana-like aroma from the yeast, plus a fruity twist. Pair that with spring cabbage scented with sansho or sweet-and-savory new onion yukhoe, and the aroma combinations get wild.
MugiWait, tonpeiyaki with spring cabbage and beer? If the food is that serious, my stomach is going to line up before I do!
Hop BroAnd the place is completely non-smoking, with no cover charge, plus Free Wi-Fi. You can drop in alone or sit at a table and really compare beers - it's a very easy place to use.
MugiI get it now! It's the kind of place that's perfect for a craft beer detour. I want to start with Dark 12°, then switch things up with Heisei Banana!
Hop BroNice. The last decision is whether to finish with an IPA or sink into a Coffee Stout. With a lineup like this, you really can't say you're having just one drink tonight.
MugiNo way! I want to go draft-beer exploring in Kokubunji and snack on spring cabbage while drinking everything from the dark stuff to the fragrant stuff!
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, a beer pub one minute on foot from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, offers 14 taps of craft beer. In an April 1 post, it announced the tapping of a beer imported directly from the Czech Republic and released its draft list, led by a single-keg Bernard 'Dark 12°'.
Today's Drafts
- Outsider / Sasquatch [American IPA]
- NOM CRAFT / Mighty Dragon [Hazy IPA]
- Yokohama Bay Brewing / Flatland [Extra Pale Ale]
- Bernard / Dark 12° [Dark Lager]
- Hino Brewing / Heisei Banana [Fruit Weizen]
- Shiga Kogen Beer / Snow Monkey IPA
- Noboru Brewing / Musubu [Belgian Blonde]
- Johana Beer / Golden Spark [Ginger Ale]
- Outsider / Cherry Boy [Golden Ale]
- Baird Beer / Brewer's Nightmare Rye IPA
- Craft Beer Base / English IPA
- Craft Bank / Coffee Stout
- Pilsner Urquell
Arriving Soon
- Gambrinus / 12° [Pilsner]
- Minoh Beer / Rockin' Osaru IPA [Double IPA]
On the food side, the post also introduces seasonal homemade dishes such as tonpeiyaki loaded with spring cabbage, charred spring cabbage scented with sansho pepper, grilled turnip topped with dengaku miso, and sweet-and-savory new onion yukhoe. Alongside the bolder flavors of IPA and stout, the lineup also includes dark lager, fruit Weizen, Belgian blonde, and ginger-ale styles, making it easy to keep drinking while thinking about food pairings.
The interior is completely non-smoking, with no cover charge and Free Wi-Fi. With counter seats, table seating, and standing room, it works well for solo drinking as well as dining. If you're following draft-beer developments in Kokubunji, this is one place worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom just outside the south exit of Kokubunji Station, Beer Cafe Gambrinus is serving a pretty bold draft lineup for April 1. Putting Bernard Dark 12° at the top makes it feel like today is the day for something dark.
MugiWait! A single-keg direct import from the Czech Republic already feels special enough. Does a dark lager taste bitter just because it looks black?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part: dark lagers can have roasted, toasty notes, but they're often surprisingly easy to drink. Bernard Dark 12° has the kind of body you can enjoy without it feeling too heavy, and it's easy to pair with food.
MugiWow. So this place isn't just about the dark beers, right? It says 14 taps with a wide range, and just the names alone are enough to make my head spin!
Hop BroExactly. There are IPAs and stouts, plus NOM CRAFT's Hazy IPA 'Mighty Dragon' and Shiga Kogen Beer’s Snow Monkey IPA. And with Pilsner Urquell on the list too, it's strong because you can compare classics and distinctive styles all at once.
MugiWhat is that! And a Fruit Weizen called 'Heisei Banana' sounds irresistible just from the name alone! Is it banana? Is it not banana?
Hop BroIt's a Weizen with that banana-like aroma from the yeast, plus a fruity twist. Pair that with spring cabbage scented with sansho or sweet-and-savory new onion yukhoe, and the aroma combinations get wild.
MugiWait, tonpeiyaki with spring cabbage and beer? If the food is that serious, my stomach is going to line up before I do!
Hop BroAnd the place is completely non-smoking, with no cover charge, plus Free Wi-Fi. You can drop in alone or sit at a table and really compare beers - it's a very easy place to use.
MugiI get it now! It's the kind of place that's perfect for a craft beer detour. I want to start with Dark 12°, then switch things up with Heisei Banana!
Hop BroNice. The last decision is whether to finish with an IPA or sink into a Coffee Stout. With a lineup like this, you really can't say you're having just one drink tonight.
MugiNo way! I want to go draft-beer exploring in Kokubunji and snack on spring cabbage while drinking everything from the dark stuff to the fragrant stuff!
