Beer Cafe Gambrinus announces 13 draft beers for April 25, plus a Showa Day menu
The beer pub Beer Cafe Gambrinus near the south exit of Kokubunji Station has released its service information for April 25. The draft lineup spans 13 beers, from imperial stout to hazy IPA and Bohemian pilsner. It is also announcing special service and food menu items for Showa Day on April 29.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus, just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has announced its 13 draft beers. It opens at 3 p.m. on Saturday, so it feels like it’s also calling out to the daytime drinkers.
MugiWhoa, 13 kinds is a lot!? And it goes from imperial stout to hazy IPA, which is an insane spread!
Hop BroExactly. From U.B.P Brewery's “La Bomba” and Y Market's “Overdrive IPA” to Yokohama Bay Brewing's “Bay Pilsner,” it’s the whole range from robust to light. Ending with Pilsner Urquell is a nice, clean finish too.
MugiHey, what makes a hazy IPA hazy? And session pale ales and barrel-aged beers sound like spells to me!
Hop BroA hazy IPA is a style with a cloudy appearance that tends to bring out juicy hop aroma. Session styles are light and easy to drink, and barrel-aged means it’s been aged in barrels to add wood notes and depth. That makes it easier to grasp.
MugiOhh! So Hansharo Beer’s “Pineapple Weizen” and Koya Brewery’s “Momo White” are fruity and cheerful. The kind of thing you want to drink just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. And there’s also a sake rice ale like Daisen G Beer’s “Marihana Yasato,” so it’s interesting how it goes beyond just malt. This is the kind of place where the appeal of Japanese craft beer comes through as a perfect match for washoku.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And for Showa Day on April 29, tulip fried chicken and ham cutlet and Bon Curry? That suddenly feels as comforting as being in front of the TV at home!
Hop BroThat’s Gambrinus’s strength: the handmade dishes from a Japanese cuisine chef provide a solid foundation. The Showa-era feast vibe with octopus sausages and meat sauce spaghetti makes the beer disappear fast.
MugiAnd it’s close to the station and on the sixth floor, which makes it feel like a secret base! Stopping by after work and taking your time choosing the first drink sounds so fun!
Hop BroIf you’re drinking in Kokubunji, the convenience of having a broad tap list and reassuring food really stands out. The question is whether to go slow with an imperial stout today or start light with a Bay Pilsner.
MugiIt’s a tough choice, but in the end I want both! I’d like to get excited first with a hazy IPA, then finish with a pilsner.
Beer Cafe Gambrinus, located on the sixth floor and a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, is a beer pub where guests can enjoy handmade dishes by a Japanese cuisine chef and mainly Japanese craft beer on 14 taps. In this post, it says Saturday, April 25 will be regular business hours, opening at 3 p.m.
Today's Drafts
The draft lineup ranges widely, from heavy black beers to easy-drinking session styles and hop-forward IPAs.
- U.B.P Brewery "La Bomba" Imperial Stout
- Y Market "Overdrive IPA"
- Ise Kadoya Beer "Golden Dragon" Session Pale Ale
- Hansharo Beer "Pineapple Weizen" Fruit Weizen
- Daisen G Beer "Marihana Yasato" Sake Rice Ale
- Hiroshima Neighborly "Rinki Sakura Hen" Barrel-Aged Wheat Wine
- Yokohama Bay Brewing "Bay Pilsner" Bohemian Pilsner
- Koya Brewery "Shoten" Hazy IPA
- Koya Brewery "Momo White" Fruit Wheat Ale
- Kakegawa Farm "Forever Love" Hazy IPA
- Nomcraft "Buffalo Bandit" American IPA
- Craft Rock "Joy Hopozeits" Double IPA
- Pilsner Urquell
It also teased more beers under "Coming Soon!": Kakegawa Farm's "Milder Seven" Bitter, Nara Brewing's "Space Pocket" Double IPA, and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "Kind of Gold" Imperial IPA, drawing attention to the lineup for the following day and beyond.
Special Service for Showa Day
The post also announced special service for Showa Day on April 29. The menu is set to include nostalgic foods such as tulip fried chicken, ham cutlet, octopus-shaped sausages, meat sauce spaghetti, Bon Curry, Oriental Mars Curry, Tunapico, iriko, and pudding.
If you want draft beer in Kokubunji, this is a place you should not miss, balancing a wide beer selection with reassuring food. It is right near the station and easy to use, whether you are stopping in for an after-work drink or starting early on a Saturday.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus, just a 1-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has announced its 13 draft beers. It opens at 3 p.m. on Saturday, so it feels like it’s also calling out to the daytime drinkers.
MugiWhoa, 13 kinds is a lot!? And it goes from imperial stout to hazy IPA, which is an insane spread!
Hop BroExactly. From U.B.P Brewery's “La Bomba” and Y Market's “Overdrive IPA” to Yokohama Bay Brewing's “Bay Pilsner,” it’s the whole range from robust to light. Ending with Pilsner Urquell is a nice, clean finish too.
MugiHey, what makes a hazy IPA hazy? And session pale ales and barrel-aged beers sound like spells to me!
Hop BroA hazy IPA is a style with a cloudy appearance that tends to bring out juicy hop aroma. Session styles are light and easy to drink, and barrel-aged means it’s been aged in barrels to add wood notes and depth. That makes it easier to grasp.
MugiOhh! So Hansharo Beer’s “Pineapple Weizen” and Koya Brewery’s “Momo White” are fruity and cheerful. The kind of thing you want to drink just from the name!
Hop BroExactly. And there’s also a sake rice ale like Daisen G Beer’s “Marihana Yasato,” so it’s interesting how it goes beyond just malt. This is the kind of place where the appeal of Japanese craft beer comes through as a perfect match for washoku.
MugiThat sounds amazing! And for Showa Day on April 29, tulip fried chicken and ham cutlet and Bon Curry? That suddenly feels as comforting as being in front of the TV at home!
Hop BroThat’s Gambrinus’s strength: the handmade dishes from a Japanese cuisine chef provide a solid foundation. The Showa-era feast vibe with octopus sausages and meat sauce spaghetti makes the beer disappear fast.
MugiAnd it’s close to the station and on the sixth floor, which makes it feel like a secret base! Stopping by after work and taking your time choosing the first drink sounds so fun!
Hop BroIf you’re drinking in Kokubunji, the convenience of having a broad tap list and reassuring food really stands out. The question is whether to go slow with an imperial stout today or start light with a Bay Pilsner.
MugiIt’s a tough choice, but in the end I want both! I’d like to get excited first with a hazy IPA, then finish with a pilsner.
