Gambrinus in Kokubunji Taps Ise Kadoya ESB Alongside 14 More Beers
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji has tapped Ise Kadoya Beer’s ESB on September 29, 2026. Its tap list spans hazy and West Coast-style IPAs, wheat beer, fruit ale, porter, stout, pilsner and more from breweries across Japan and overseas.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has just tapped Isekadoya Beer’s newly tapped ESB. With 15 draft beers today, it’s a seriously fun list.
MugiWhat? Fifteen beers on tap? I might still be choosing my first glass when closing time arrives!
Hop BroThe star is ESB, a classic British style with rich malt character and gentle bitterness. It’s not flashy, but it’s deeply satisfying.
MugiWhat even is ESB? That sounds like a supermove—please don’t announce it like one!
Hop BroIt means Extra Special Bitter. Put simply, it’s a beer where malt takes center stage. It has bitterness, but it isn’t as hop-forward as an IPA.
MugiOhh! Then I could start with ESB, then try Ogna’s Moonlight IPA and a hazy IPA to taste the contrast.
Hop BroThat’s a great route. U.B.P Brewery’s Keyaki Anthem and Blue Classic’s Umiyuri are hazy style IPAs—juicy, aromatic, and full of character.
MugiCloudy and juicy? That sounds like a beer smoothie! But I want to challenge a dark beer at the end too.
Hop BroTry Nara Brewing’s Lighthouse micro porter or Craft Beer Base’s Imperial Stout. The range runs from crisp Pilsner Urquell to rich dark beers.
MugiIt’s near Kokubunji Station and open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.! I’m curious about the Koganei Park BBQ on October 12 too—let’s toast with that ESB first!
A wide-ranging tap list in Kokubunji
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS is a craft beer-focused pub on the sixth floor of the 46th Tokyo Building near Kokubunji Station. On September 29, the shop is open for regular service from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The day’s featured new pour is ESB from Ise Kadoya Beer. With its malt-forward character and measured bitterness, it offers a classic counterpoint to the many hop-driven beers on the list.
IPA options include Moonlight IPA from Oguna, Swan Lake IPA from Swan Lake Beer, Keyaki Anthem [Hazy IPA] from U.B.P Brewery, Umiyuri [Hazy IPA] from Blue Classic, and Cooling Break [Cold IPA] from Kakegawa Farm.
The lineup also includes Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen from Touchdown, Grapefruit Ale from Harvest Moon, Azarashi Pilsner Okawari from Mitaka Yamaneko Brewing, Northwest Pale Ale and Imperial Stout from Craft Beer Base, Lighthouse [Micro Porter] from Nara Brewing, and Pilsner Urquell from the Czech Republic. The range moves from crisp lagers and pale ales to dark, robust beers, making the pub well suited to a relaxed tasting flight.
Two more beers are listed as coming soon: Prismer [West Coast IPA] from Gangi Brewing and Bagman IPA [Hazy IPA] from Craft Bank.
GAMBRINUS is also planning its annual barbecue at Koganei Park on October 12, adding a social dimension to the shop’s beer-focused atmosphere. Tap availability and business hours may change, so checking with the pub before visiting is recommended.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has just tapped Isekadoya Beer’s newly tapped ESB. With 15 draft beers today, it’s a seriously fun list.
MugiWhat? Fifteen beers on tap? I might still be choosing my first glass when closing time arrives!
Hop BroThe star is ESB, a classic British style with rich malt character and gentle bitterness. It’s not flashy, but it’s deeply satisfying.
MugiWhat even is ESB? That sounds like a supermove—please don’t announce it like one!
Hop BroIt means Extra Special Bitter. Put simply, it’s a beer where malt takes center stage. It has bitterness, but it isn’t as hop-forward as an IPA.
MugiOhh! Then I could start with ESB, then try Ogna’s Moonlight IPA and a hazy IPA to taste the contrast.
Hop BroThat’s a great route. U.B.P Brewery’s Keyaki Anthem and Blue Classic’s Umiyuri are hazy style IPAs—juicy, aromatic, and full of character.
MugiCloudy and juicy? That sounds like a beer smoothie! But I want to challenge a dark beer at the end too.
Hop BroTry Nara Brewing’s Lighthouse micro porter or Craft Beer Base’s Imperial Stout. The range runs from crisp Pilsner Urquell to rich dark beers.
MugiIt’s near Kokubunji Station and open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.! I’m curious about the Koganei Park BBQ on October 12 too—let’s toast with that ESB first!
