Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji taps 'Bernard / Dark 12°' imported directly from the Czech Republic
Beer Pub Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Minamicho, Kokubunji, announces the tapping of Czech-imported beers. The first release is Bernard / Dark 12°, and the taps inside range widely from IPAs to stouts and pilsners. Other labels scheduled for delivery on April 7 are also on deck.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Minamicho, Kokubunji has tapped a Czech-imported beer. First up is Bernard / Dark 12°, and the nice thing is that it tastes toasty yet finishes clean.
MugiWait, even though it's Dark 12°, it's clean on the finish!? It looks dark and heavy, so I'd assume it'd be rich and heavy too!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Because it's a dark lager, it has roasted aromas, but the fermentation gives it a crisp finish, so the aftertaste stays light. And the fact that it's limited to one keg is another draw.
MugiWhoa, a single-keg limit is that special? If there's only one keg, it might be gone before I even get there!
Hop BroExactly, it's a scramble for it. The lineup inside is broad, with beers like Outsider / Sasquatch's American IPA, Nomcraft / Mighty Dragon's hazy IPA, and Yokohama Bay Brewing / Flatland, so you can choose based on your mood.
MugiWow, even the name hazy IPA already sounds delicious! But aren't IPAs just bitter?
Hop BroThat's a common misconception. The hop aroma takes center stage, but hazies have a cloudy, juicy character, and the bitterness feels softer too. Plus, they also have Pilsner Urquell, so they still cover the classic Czech angle properly.
MugiHuh, they even have Pilsner Urquell!? That name sounds like it came straight out of a textbook, and now I suddenly trust it a lot!
Hop BroOn top of that, Gambrinus / 12° is scheduled for delivery on April 7, and Minoh Beer / Rockin' Osaru IPA is coming soon, so the scene changes every time you visit. The hours are 17:00-25:00 too, which makes it easy to enjoy late into the night.
MugiThen there's nothing for it but to go check out the spring draft beer lineup! There are spring cabbage dishes too, so now I really want a drink in Kokubunji tonight!
Beer Pub Beer Cafe Gambrinus, on the 6th floor in Minamicho, Kokubunji, has announced the tapping of Czech-imported beers. Hours are 17:00-25:00, so both food and drinks can be enjoyed late into the night.
The first release is Bernard / Dark 12°. This dark lager has a toasty aroma yet goes down cleanly, and the fact that it is limited to a single keg makes it all the more noteworthy. For anyone who wants a roasty character in a light, easy-drinking beer, this looks like a cup worth paying attention to.
The tap lineup is also broad. It includes Outsider / Sasquatch, an American IPA; Nomcraft / Mighty Dragon, a hazy IPA; Yokohama Bay Brewing / Flatland, an extra pale ale; and Hino Brewing / Heisei Banana, a fruit weizen, making it easy to compare aromatic styles. The selection also includes Belgian blondes like Novoru Brewing / Musubu, ginger ale from Johana Beer / Golden Spark, rye IPA from Baird Beer / Brewer's Nightmare Rye IPA, and Coffee Stout from Craft Bank / Coffee Stout, offering plenty of room to enjoy pairings with food.
Among the Czech beers, Pilsner Urquell is also on tap. In addition, Gambrinus / 12° [Pilsner], scheduled for delivery on April 7, and Minoh Beer / Rockin' Osaru IPA [Double IPA], marked Coming Soon, are also in the lineup, making the changing selection something to watch.
The food menu features seasonal dishes such as oyster stir-fried turnips and pork, marinated firefly squid and new onions, charred spring cabbage with Japanese pepper aroma, and grilled turnips with dengaku miso. With beer as the star while still offering food worth savoring, this is one spot to keep in mind if you're following draft beer in Kokubunji.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Minamicho, Kokubunji has tapped a Czech-imported beer. First up is Bernard / Dark 12°, and the nice thing is that it tastes toasty yet finishes clean.
MugiWait, even though it's Dark 12°, it's clean on the finish!? It looks dark and heavy, so I'd assume it'd be rich and heavy too!
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Because it's a dark lager, it has roasted aromas, but the fermentation gives it a crisp finish, so the aftertaste stays light. And the fact that it's limited to one keg is another draw.
MugiWhoa, a single-keg limit is that special? If there's only one keg, it might be gone before I even get there!
Hop BroExactly, it's a scramble for it. The lineup inside is broad, with beers like Outsider / Sasquatch's American IPA, Nomcraft / Mighty Dragon's hazy IPA, and Yokohama Bay Brewing / Flatland, so you can choose based on your mood.
MugiWow, even the name hazy IPA already sounds delicious! But aren't IPAs just bitter?
Hop BroThat's a common misconception. The hop aroma takes center stage, but hazies have a cloudy, juicy character, and the bitterness feels softer too. Plus, they also have Pilsner Urquell, so they still cover the classic Czech angle properly.
MugiHuh, they even have Pilsner Urquell!? That name sounds like it came straight out of a textbook, and now I suddenly trust it a lot!
Hop BroOn top of that, Gambrinus / 12° is scheduled for delivery on April 7, and Minoh Beer / Rockin' Osaru IPA is coming soon, so the scene changes every time you visit. The hours are 17:00-25:00 too, which makes it easy to enjoy late into the night.
MugiThen there's nothing for it but to go check out the spring draft beer lineup! There are spring cabbage dishes too, so now I really want a drink in Kokubunji tonight!
