Kokubunji's Beer Cafe Gambrinus Features Hoppukotan Brewing's "Seiran" and 13 Other Draft Beers Today
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS announced its draft beer lineup for today in an Instagram post on May 11, 2026. The selection ranges widely, from Hoppukotan Brewing's "Seiran" to cold IPA, hazy IPA, porter, and pilsner.
Hop BroKokubunji's 13 draft beers today are pretty adventurous, aren't they? BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS's tap list posted on May 11, 2026 swings widely from Seiran to pilsner.
MugiWhat, 13 draft beers!? If there were that many, I'd squeal just looking at the menu.
Hop BroThe first one is Hoppukotan Brewing's Seiran, and the style is Cold IPA. It's basically a refreshing little rebel that keeps the hops aromatic while still staying crisp.
MugiCold IPA means cold IPA? I can't tell whether that's about temperature or whether the beer has a cool personality!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means a clean, easy-drinking IPA. By tweaking the fermentation process and yeast, it keeps the aroma bold but makes the mouthfeel light.
MugiI see! And it even has hazy and dark styles. U.B.P Brewery's Hazy Celebration, Craft Beer Base's Robust Porter... I'd get lost in what to choose depending on my mood!
Hop BroExactly, the breadth of flavor is what makes this day interesting. It balances things out with classics like Pils No.1 and Pilsner Urquell, while letting you play with Third Eye IPA and Yuzu Weiss.
MugiYuzu Weiss and Raspberry Pink too!? With those fruit-forward detours, even a beer beginner like me might find it easier to get in!
Hop BroThat's the smart part. The Coming Soon list is already teasing us, and with Minoh's Kozaru IPA and Ushitora's Ushitora Man Dyna waiting in the wings, there are more reasons to keep coming back.
MugiAnd it's right by the station too, just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station! If the food is handmade too, I can already imagine what to pair with the beer.
Hop BroThe hours are long too, 17:00-25:00, and being able to get food until 23:00 and drinks until 24:00 is reassuring. I'd love to have a pint at the counter and watch, from the owner's point of view, what gets opened tonight.
MugiThen I'll start with a toast to Seiran and then decide between Yuzu Weiss and a hazy beer! This is the kind of place that makes you want to go drinking in Kokubunji right now!
Today's Draft Beer Lineup
Tokyo's Kokubunji BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS announced its "today's draft beer" in a post dated May 11, 2026. Hours are 17:00-25:00, with last orders at Food 23:00, Drinks 24:00. The shop is a beer pub one minute on foot from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, where you can enjoy handmade dishes by Japanese cuisine chef Icchi alongside craft beer.
On this day's On Tap, first appears Hoppukotan Brewing / Seiran [Cold IPA]. Other offerings include U.B.P Brewery / Hazy Celebration [Hazy Double IPA], Craft Beer Base / Robust Porter, and Onidensetsu Jibeer x Asaya / NEW Oni 11.5 IPA [Hazy IPA], spanning IPAs, dark beers, and balanced styles.
Further, Kagiya Brewery / Pils No.1, Pilsner Urquell, Y Market Brewing / Third Eye IPA [Imperial IPA], and Yokohama Bay Brewing / Yuzu Weiss [Fruit Weizen] are also on tap, making for a lineup that centers on staples while also including characterful selections. It also includes the fruit wheat ale Iwate Kura Beer / Raspberry Pink, Michinoku Fukushima Road Beer / American IPA, Number Nine / Hammerhead Ale [NZ Pale Ale], Fermentary / Nico [Milky Ale], and Great Dane / Scotch Ale.
Coming Soon teasers include Umenishiki Beer / Weizen, Minoh Beer / Kozaru IPA [Session IPA], Ushitora / Ushitora Man Dyna [West Coast IPA], Outsider / Lagoon Juicy IPA, and U.B.P Brewery / Keyaki Forward [Hazy IPA]. Part of the fun of this place is coming by with an eye toward what might be tapped next.
The interior has 5 counter seats, 14 table seats, and standing room for about 6. It is completely non-smoking, offers Wi-Fi, and has no cover charge. It's a place to keep in mind when you want to settle in and drink draft beer in Kokubunji.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKokubunji's 13 draft beers today are pretty adventurous, aren't they? BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS's tap list posted on May 11, 2026 swings widely from Seiran to pilsner.
MugiWhat, 13 draft beers!? If there were that many, I'd squeal just looking at the menu.
Hop BroThe first one is Hoppukotan Brewing's Seiran, and the style is Cold IPA. It's basically a refreshing little rebel that keeps the hops aromatic while still staying crisp.
MugiCold IPA means cold IPA? I can't tell whether that's about temperature or whether the beer has a cool personality!
Hop BroRoughly speaking, it means a clean, easy-drinking IPA. By tweaking the fermentation process and yeast, it keeps the aroma bold but makes the mouthfeel light.
MugiI see! And it even has hazy and dark styles. U.B.P Brewery's Hazy Celebration, Craft Beer Base's Robust Porter... I'd get lost in what to choose depending on my mood!
Hop BroExactly, the breadth of flavor is what makes this day interesting. It balances things out with classics like Pils No.1 and Pilsner Urquell, while letting you play with Third Eye IPA and Yuzu Weiss.
MugiYuzu Weiss and Raspberry Pink too!? With those fruit-forward detours, even a beer beginner like me might find it easier to get in!
Hop BroThat's the smart part. The Coming Soon list is already teasing us, and with Minoh's Kozaru IPA and Ushitora's Ushitora Man Dyna waiting in the wings, there are more reasons to keep coming back.
MugiAnd it's right by the station too, just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station! If the food is handmade too, I can already imagine what to pair with the beer.
Hop BroThe hours are long too, 17:00-25:00, and being able to get food until 23:00 and drinks until 24:00 is reassuring. I'd love to have a pint at the counter and watch, from the owner's point of view, what gets opened tonight.
MugiThen I'll start with a toast to Seiran and then decide between Yuzu Weiss and a hazy beer! This is the kind of place that makes you want to go drinking in Kokubunji right now!
