BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji Announces 12 Draft Beers for May 22
Beer Cafe Gambrinus, near the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has released its draft beer list for Friday, May 22, 2026. In addition to brands from across Japan such as DD4D, Shiga Kogen Beer, and U.B.P Brewery, the list also includes Czech Pilsner Urquell.
Hop BroThe BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, right by the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has released its draft beers for May 22, 2026. It’s a lineup of 12 mainly domestic brews, and it even includes a Czech classic, so they’re really bringing the heat.
MugiWait, 12 draft beers!? With that many on tap, I’d already be happily lost before I even chose one!
Hop BroThe first one that catches the eye is DD4D’s Citrus Hazy IPA. Hazy refers to a style with a cloudy appearance that really lets hop aroma take center stage.
MugiOhhh, so that’s what hazy means! It looks kind of juice-like, but it still has a proper beer face. Sneaky!
Hop BroAnd they’ve also got Shiga Kogen Beer’s DPA. As a pale ale, it strikes a nice balance between hop aroma and drinkability, so having one on a mixed tap day gives the lineup a solid anchor.
MugiI see, having a drinkable anchor makes me feel safe! But the name that really grabs me is Hiroshima Lemon Sukkato Session IPA!
Hop BroThat’s a good one too. A session IPA is appealing because you can enjoy the aroma while keeping the alcohol feel lighter. Add a citrusy lemon character, and it’s perfect for a beer after work.
MugiA beer that’s perfect after work is the best! And if it’s no cover charge, fully non-smoking, and even has Free Wi-Fi, then I’m basically ready to park myself there before the beer even arrives!
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s a long-run service from 17:00 to 25:00, you can take your time and drink without rushing. And the range is wide too, with beers like Iwate Kura’s Weizen and Raspberry Pink.
MugiA Weizen, raspberry, and even a grape-skin saison!? Now it feels like I’m traveling the world in Kokubunji!
Hop BroAnd ending with Pilsner Urquell gives it that feeling of not forgetting the classic pour. New aromas and classic bitterness side by side on the same day is what makes Gambrinus feel like Gambrinus.
MugiYeah, this is one of those days where a single beer in Kokubunji just won’t be enough! Today I want to seriously debate where to start before raising a glass!
The BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, just a one-minute walk from the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has released its tap list for Friday, May 22, 2026. The shop will be operating as usual, with a long run from 17:00 to 25:00. With no cover charge, a completely non-smoking environment, and Free Wi-Fi, it is an easy place to stop by after work.
For this day’s today’s draft beers, the lineup consists of 12 labels, mainly from domestic breweries. It includes DD4D’s "Buddha’s Hands [Citrus Hazy IPA]," Hoppukotan Brewing’s "Soma Orange [Botanical Lager]," Hiroshima Neighborly’s "Hiroshima Lemon Sukkato Session IPA," and Shiga Kogen Beer’s "DPA [Pale Ale]," offering a wide range of aromas and bitterness profiles.
Other selections include two beers from Iwate Kura Beer, "Weizen" and "Raspberry Pink [Fruit Wheat Ale]," Fermantary’s "Grapy [Grape-Skin-Contact Saison]," Ushitora’s "Ushitoraman Dyna [West Coast IPA]," Black Tide’s "Second Breath [IPA]," Michinoku Fukushimaji Beer’s "Red Ale [Irish Red Ale]," and U.B.P Brewery’s "Hazy Celebration [Hazy Double IPA]." Finally, Czech Pilsner Urquell rounds out the list, ensuring a classic pour as well.
Coming Soon
- Number Nine "Dolce Vita [IPA]" (Kanagawa)
- Yokohama Bay Brewing "Steel Soul Fixie IPA [West Coast IPA]" (Kanagawa)
- U.B.P Brewery "Keyaki Forward [Hazy IPA]" (Saitama)
- Ogna "Yamaso Hop [Fruit Beer]" (Nagano)
- Ogna "Amber Ale" (Nagano)
- Miyazaki Hideji Beer "Kemurihige Stout" (Miyazaki)
Being able to follow the day’s rotating drafts alongside the next incoming beers is part of what makes Gambrinus feel like Gambrinus. For anyone wanting to see the breadth of Japanese craft beer, this is a date worth checking out.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroThe BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS, right by the south exit of Kokubunji Station, has released its draft beers for May 22, 2026. It’s a lineup of 12 mainly domestic brews, and it even includes a Czech classic, so they’re really bringing the heat.
MugiWait, 12 draft beers!? With that many on tap, I’d already be happily lost before I even chose one!
Hop BroThe first one that catches the eye is DD4D’s Citrus Hazy IPA. Hazy refers to a style with a cloudy appearance that really lets hop aroma take center stage.
MugiOhhh, so that’s what hazy means! It looks kind of juice-like, but it still has a proper beer face. Sneaky!
Hop BroAnd they’ve also got Shiga Kogen Beer’s DPA. As a pale ale, it strikes a nice balance between hop aroma and drinkability, so having one on a mixed tap day gives the lineup a solid anchor.
MugiI see, having a drinkable anchor makes me feel safe! But the name that really grabs me is Hiroshima Lemon Sukkato Session IPA!
Hop BroThat’s a good one too. A session IPA is appealing because you can enjoy the aroma while keeping the alcohol feel lighter. Add a citrusy lemon character, and it’s perfect for a beer after work.
MugiA beer that’s perfect after work is the best! And if it’s no cover charge, fully non-smoking, and even has Free Wi-Fi, then I’m basically ready to park myself there before the beer even arrives!
Hop BroExactly. Since it’s a long-run service from 17:00 to 25:00, you can take your time and drink without rushing. And the range is wide too, with beers like Iwate Kura’s Weizen and Raspberry Pink.
MugiA Weizen, raspberry, and even a grape-skin saison!? Now it feels like I’m traveling the world in Kokubunji!
Hop BroAnd ending with Pilsner Urquell gives it that feeling of not forgetting the classic pour. New aromas and classic bitterness side by side on the same day is what makes Gambrinus feel like Gambrinus.
MugiYeah, this is one of those days where a single beer in Kokubunji just won’t be enough! Today I want to seriously debate where to start before raising a glass!
