BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji taps KARAKURI and POGO anniversary IPA
On June 24, BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji listed a wide draft lineup, led by Onidensetsu Jibeer’s anniversary IPA "Nishi Oni Tō Oni IPA" tied to KARAKURI and POGO’s 8th anniversaries.
Hop BroToday's topic is the tapping of Saiki Toki IPA at BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji. It's the 8th anniversary beer for KARAKURI and POGO, so that's already a reason to raise a glass.
MugiWait, that name has too many demons in it. What kind of beer is it? It sounds so intense I feel like my grip strength might get tested just holding the glass!
Hop BroIt's an IPA from Oni Densetsu, with citrus and tropical aromas up front. Then you get a firm bitterness and a clean finish, so it goes down smoother than the fierce name suggests.
MugiOh wow! But a clean finish means what exactly? Like, invisible? When I hear IPA, I picture bitterness so strong my cheeks try to fold inward.
Hop BroThe easiest way to get it is compared with a hazy IPA. This one isn't thick or juicy in that hazy way, so the aftertaste snaps off neatly and lets the hop aroma shine without lingering heavy.
MugiWhat is that, a built-in tasting flight trap? The tap list had hazy IPA, porter, even Berliner Weisse on the same day. That range is ridiculous.
Hop BroExactly, the style range is huge. Berliner Weisse is a light, tart sour-leaning wheat beer, while porter is roasty and dark, so one pub visit can feel like a full beer tour.
MugiAnd it's on the sixth floor by Kokubunji Station South Exit, open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.? That's dangerously convenient. I could lose both track of time and any sense of restraint.
Hop BroWhat I like even more is the broad draft lineup centered on Japanese breweries. Ogna, Kyoto Brewing, Hansharo, DD4D, and even Minoh and Isekadoya lined up as coming soon is just unfair.
MugiNo question now, we're toasting with Saiki Toki IPA first. And honestly, choosing the second pour might be half the fun. This article fully made me want a drink.
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, a beer pub on the 6th floor in Minamicho, Kokubunji, Tokyo, served a broad draft lineup on June 24 during regular service. The headline pour was "Nishi Oni Tō Oni IPA," an 8th-anniversary beer connected to KARAKURI in Kanda, Tokyo, and POGO in Nakatsu, Osaka. The brewery is Onidensetsu Jibeer, and the beer is described as offering citrus- and tropical-fruit-like hop aroma, firm bitterness, and a crisp finish.
The board covered a wide range of styles, from a British strong ale to hazy IPA, pilsner, Belgian IPA, porter, fruit weizen, double IPA, and Berliner Weisse. It was a lineup built for drinkers who like to compare styles side by side.
On Tap
- Oguna "Biscuits Hop"
- Ushiku Brewing "Wonder Vogel IPA"
- Repubrew "Canpai Hazy"
- Onidensetsu Jibeer "Nishi Oni Tō Oni IPA"
- Hoppu Kodan Brewing "Upopo"
- Kyoto Brewing "Hyo Tto"
- Hino Brewing "Shishimai Porter"
- Hansharo Beer "Strawberry Weizen Golden Berry"
- Iwate Kura Beer "Red Ale"
- DD4D "Lucky Charm"
- Ushitora "Mayo tta ra Kono Pale!"
- Kyoto Brewing "Guzokana Ru Bi"
- Pilsner Urquell
Coming Soon
- Isekadoya Beer "Rush Hop IPA"
- Oguna "Oguna Hazy"
- Minoh Beer "Saruyama Shikao"
- Minoh Beer "Gurefuru Sour"
For anyone looking to drink through a varied tap list in Kokubunji, this was an easy stop to add. Hours were 17:00-25:00, with food last order at 23:00 and drinks last order at 24:00.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's topic is the tapping of Saiki Toki IPA at BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji. It's the 8th anniversary beer for KARAKURI and POGO, so that's already a reason to raise a glass.
MugiWait, that name has too many demons in it. What kind of beer is it? It sounds so intense I feel like my grip strength might get tested just holding the glass!
Hop BroIt's an IPA from Oni Densetsu, with citrus and tropical aromas up front. Then you get a firm bitterness and a clean finish, so it goes down smoother than the fierce name suggests.
MugiOh wow! But a clean finish means what exactly? Like, invisible? When I hear IPA, I picture bitterness so strong my cheeks try to fold inward.
Hop BroThe easiest way to get it is compared with a hazy IPA. This one isn't thick or juicy in that hazy way, so the aftertaste snaps off neatly and lets the hop aroma shine without lingering heavy.
MugiWhat is that, a built-in tasting flight trap? The tap list had hazy IPA, porter, even Berliner Weisse on the same day. That range is ridiculous.
Hop BroExactly, the style range is huge. Berliner Weisse is a light, tart sour-leaning wheat beer, while porter is roasty and dark, so one pub visit can feel like a full beer tour.
MugiAnd it's on the sixth floor by Kokubunji Station South Exit, open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.? That's dangerously convenient. I could lose both track of time and any sense of restraint.
Hop BroWhat I like even more is the broad draft lineup centered on Japanese breweries. Ogna, Kyoto Brewing, Hansharo, DD4D, and even Minoh and Isekadoya lined up as coming soon is just unfair.
MugiNo question now, we're toasting with Saiki Toki IPA first. And honestly, choosing the second pour might be half the fun. This article fully made me want a drink.
