Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji adds Onikensetsu and Kobukotan to the tap list
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji posted its June 23 tap list, with Onikensetsu Jibiru and Kobukotan Brewing newly tapped. The lineup spans local Japanese craft beers, a Czech classic, and several styles from IPA to pilsner.
Hop BroToday, Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has two fresh taps stealing the show. Oni Densetsu Ji-Beer’s "Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA" and Hop Kotan Brewery’s "Upopo" are the headline pours for June 23.
MugiWhat! A Hokkaido tag team on the same day? Those names already sound intense, and now I want to sprint there after work.
Hop BroAnd Gambrinus runs 17:00 to 25:00, so it’s built for slow side-by-side tasting. Food last order is 23:00 and drinks are 24:00, which is dangerously convenient.
MugiWhoa. But between "Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA" and "Upopo," how big is the style gap? My taste buds are holding a meeting.
Hop Bro"Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA" pushes hop aroma and bitterness like an IPA should, while "Upopo" is a clean pilsner. And Upopo has that lagering snap that feels really satisfying.
MugiWait, what is lagering snap supposed to mean? Did the beer do squats in a refrigerator before serving?
Hop BroNot far off, honestly. Lagering means cold, patient conditioning to smooth things out and sharpen the finish, so think crisp clean finish instead of fridge athletics.
MugiOkay, that helps! But Kyoto Brewing’s "Hyotto" and "Orokanarubi," a strawberry weizen from Hansharo, and even Pilsner Urquell? That’s a ridiculously wide tap list.
Hop BroExactly. With porter, red ale, pale ale, pilsner, and more, it’s basically a cross-style tasting tour. The weekday-only dashimaki tamago and discounted Gambri shichimi make it even more dangerous.
MugiI’m sold. I want the dashimaki, a hit of Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA, and then Upopo to reset everything. This Kokubunji beer walk suddenly feels mandatory.
Hop BroIf we finish with Pilsner Urquell, that’s a complete night. Gambrinus is one you can’t skip, and now I absolutely want a pour.
June 23 Tap List
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Minamicho, Kokubunji, published its tap list for June 23. The beer pub is open from 17:00 to 25:00, with last orders at 23:00 for food and 24:00 for drinks. It is the kind of place where you can settle in after work and work through a broad range of draft beers.
The highlights of the day are the two beers marked as newly tapped: Onikensetsu Jibiru's `Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA` and Kobukotan Brewing's `Upopo`, both from Hokkaido. One is an IPA, the other a pilsner, so the list already offers a clear contrast in flavor and balance.
The rest of the board is equally wide-ranging: Kyoto Brewing's `Hytto` and `Gorokanarubi`, Hino Brewing's `Shishimai Porter`, Hansharo Beer’s `Strawberry Weizen Golden Berry`, Iwate Kura Beer's `Red Ale`, DD4D's `Lucky Charm`, Ushitora's `Mayo ttara Kono Pale!`, Y Market's `NEW Onigashima IX`, Koya Brewery's `Waso`, Flora Fermentation's `Utsurobune`, and the Czech lager classic Pilsner Urquell.
Available Now
- Onikensetsu Jibiru / Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA
- Kobukotan Brewing / Upopo
- Kyoto Brewing / Hytto
- Hino Brewing / Shishimai Porter
- Hansharo Beer / Strawberry Weizen Golden Berry
- Iwate Kura Beer / Red Ale
- DD4D / Lucky Charm
- Ushitora / Mayo ttara Kono Pale!
- Y Market / NEW Onigashima IX
- Koya Brewery / Waso
- Kyoto Brewing / Gorokanarubi
- Flora Fermentation / Utsurobune
- Pilsner Urquell
Coming Soon
- Ushiku Brewing / Wander Vogel IPA
- Isekadoya Beer / Rush Hop IPA
- Repubrew / Canpai Hazy
- Ogna / Ogna Hazy
- Ogna / Biscuit Hop
Food-wise, the weekday-only dashimaki tamago is another point of interest. It is described as a juicy, dashi-rich house specialty that takes a bit of attention to prepare, which explains why it is limited to weekdays. The bar is also discounting its `Gambrinus Shichimi` stock with a July expiration date, making this a solid stop for both beer and small extras tied to the house brand.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday, Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has two fresh taps stealing the show. Oni Densetsu Ji-Beer’s "Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA" and Hop Kotan Brewery’s "Upopo" are the headline pours for June 23.
MugiWhat! A Hokkaido tag team on the same day? Those names already sound intense, and now I want to sprint there after work.
Hop BroAnd Gambrinus runs 17:00 to 25:00, so it’s built for slow side-by-side tasting. Food last order is 23:00 and drinks are 24:00, which is dangerously convenient.
MugiWhoa. But between "Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA" and "Upopo," how big is the style gap? My taste buds are holding a meeting.
Hop Bro"Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA" pushes hop aroma and bitterness like an IPA should, while "Upopo" is a clean pilsner. And Upopo has that lagering snap that feels really satisfying.
MugiWait, what is lagering snap supposed to mean? Did the beer do squats in a refrigerator before serving?
Hop BroNot far off, honestly. Lagering means cold, patient conditioning to smooth things out and sharpen the finish, so think crisp clean finish instead of fridge athletics.
MugiOkay, that helps! But Kyoto Brewing’s "Hyotto" and "Orokanarubi," a strawberry weizen from Hansharo, and even Pilsner Urquell? That’s a ridiculously wide tap list.
Hop BroExactly. With porter, red ale, pale ale, pilsner, and more, it’s basically a cross-style tasting tour. The weekday-only dashimaki tamago and discounted Gambri shichimi make it even more dangerous.
MugiI’m sold. I want the dashimaki, a hit of Nishi Oni Higashi Oni IPA, and then Upopo to reset everything. This Kokubunji beer walk suddenly feels mandatory.
Hop BroIf we finish with Pilsner Urquell, that’s a complete night. Gambrinus is one you can’t skip, and now I absolutely want a pour.
