GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji Taps Hino Brewing’s Big Time Ale
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji has announced its draft beer lineup for October 23, 2026. Newly tapped beers include Hino Brewing’s Big Time Ale and Izumi Brewery’s Schwarz, alongside a broad selection of Japanese craft beers.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has assembled a distinctive draft lineup. October 23 looks perfect for a tasting tour.
MugiWhat? Where do I even start? There are too many choices—I’m happy, but totally lost!
Hop BroStart with Hino Brewing’s Big Time Ale. It’s a hazy IPA, cloudy in appearance and packed with hop aroma.
MugiIsn’t cloudy beer a mistake? I’d be ready to say, “My beer looks cloudy!” to the staff.
Hop BroThat cloudiness is intentional. “Hazy” means misty, and yeast and hop compounds help create a juicy aromatic character.
MugiWow! Soft-looking beer with fruity aroma—it sounds fun before tasting it!
Hop BroA sharp contrast is Izumi Brewery’s Schwarz, a dark beer. Its roasted character is the centerpiece, so it’s great for slow sipping.
MugiSo dark beer isn’t just bitter! If it has coffee-like roasted notes, it sounds made for an autumn night.
Hop BroKunitachi Brewery’s “2026” is a Japanese rice lager. Its light, crisp profile should pair beautifully with food.
MugiIPA, dark beer, and a rice lager! And DD4D’s “Naniga Suki?” is a chocolate-mint white stout? There’s even a dessert slot!
Hop BroExactly. Shiga Kogen Beer’s IPA is served by hand pump, and a pumpkin ale is planned for October 31. They’re open from 5 PM to 1 AM, too.
MugiAll right, let’s head to the sixth floor near Kokubunji Station! Big Time Ale first, then Schwarz—I want to toast tonight!
A varied Japanese craft beer lineup in Kokubunji
BEER CAFE GAMBRINUS is serving Hino Brewing’s Big Time Ale as one of its newly tapped beers on October 23, 2026. The hazy IPA offers a hop-forward drinking experience, while Izumi Brewery’s Schwarz brings a dark lager style with roasted malt character.
The lineup also includes Kunitachi Brewery’s 2026, a Japanese rice lager, and its Weizen, Michikakeru Sekai. Other beers on tap include Harvest Moon’s Yoichi-style IPA, Shiga Kogen Beer’s IPA on hand pump, and Iwate Kura Beer’s Red Ale.
IPA drinkers can choose from Black Tide Brewing’s Terminal, Nomcraft’s Ghost Panda, and Swan Lake Beer’s #B-IPA. DD4D’s Nanigasuki? is a distinctive chocolate mint white stout, offering a more experimental option.
Additional selections include Swan Lake Beer’s Porter, Baird Beer’s Country Girl Pumpkin Ale, Kakegawa Farm Brewing’s Apricot Saison, and Pilsner Urquell. Coming soon beers listed by the pub include Shonan Beer’s Hazy IPA Mackenzie, Hansharo Beer’s Bloom Riot, Be Easy Brewing’s Lilikoi, and Ushitora’s Choppiri Amakute Horonigai Koi no Double♡.
The pub is open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., with last orders at midnight. Located on the sixth floor of a building near Kokubunji Station, GAMBRINUS offers a relaxed setting for comparing a wide range of beer styles. A pumpkin beer is also planned for October 31 as part of the pub’s first Halloween-themed service.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has assembled a distinctive draft lineup. October 23 looks perfect for a tasting tour.
MugiWhat? Where do I even start? There are too many choices—I’m happy, but totally lost!
Hop BroStart with Hino Brewing’s Big Time Ale. It’s a hazy IPA, cloudy in appearance and packed with hop aroma.
MugiIsn’t cloudy beer a mistake? I’d be ready to say, “My beer looks cloudy!” to the staff.
Hop BroThat cloudiness is intentional. “Hazy” means misty, and yeast and hop compounds help create a juicy aromatic character.
MugiWow! Soft-looking beer with fruity aroma—it sounds fun before tasting it!
Hop BroA sharp contrast is Izumi Brewery’s Schwarz, a dark beer. Its roasted character is the centerpiece, so it’s great for slow sipping.
MugiSo dark beer isn’t just bitter! If it has coffee-like roasted notes, it sounds made for an autumn night.
Hop BroKunitachi Brewery’s “2026” is a Japanese rice lager. Its light, crisp profile should pair beautifully with food.
MugiIPA, dark beer, and a rice lager! And DD4D’s “Naniga Suki?” is a chocolate-mint white stout? There’s even a dessert slot!
Hop BroExactly. Shiga Kogen Beer’s IPA is served by hand pump, and a pumpkin ale is planned for October 31. They’re open from 5 PM to 1 AM, too.
MugiAll right, let’s head to the sixth floor near Kokubunji Station! Big Time Ale first, then Schwarz—I want to toast tonight!
