Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji posts a June 3 tap list with 12 beers
Beer Cafe Gambrinus shared its June 3 tap list on Instagram, featuring 12 beers on tap and four more listed as coming soon. The Kokubunji beer pub pairs its draft lineup with handmade Japanese-style dishes in a casual, no-charge setting.
Hop BroToday's headline is GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji. On June 3 they had 12 beers on tap including Nomcraft, and the lineup is seriously adventurous.
MugiWait, 12 beers on tap? That's basically a festival! And it's a beer cafe with Japanese food too? My stomach just made evening plans.
Hop BroYep, it's right by Kokubunji Station on the south side, and they run 14 taps focused mainly on Japanese craft beer. No cover charge, fully non-smoking, and Wi-Fi too, so it's easy to drop in.
MugiWow, the just one beer plan already sounds fake. So which pours are the stars today?
Hop BroThe big hook is Nomcraft's Chiki Chiki Boon, a juicy weizen. Then you've got Johana's Hikiyama Black and Hino Brewing's Hino Berry Ale, so the range is wide.
MugiHold on, Black IPA? What is that supposed to be? Is the beer having an identity crisis?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's roasty plus hoppy at the same time. You get dark malt aroma with hop bite, so it looks heavy but drinks easier than you'd think.
MugiThat is absurdly tempting! And names like Beertex #1.3 Rainy Jacket and Cloudy Sky? Even the names hit hard.
Hop BroExactly. There's hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, saison, and even Czech pilsner, so the style range is huge. Comparing Ushitora's slow-brewed pils with Pilsner Urquell would be a fun side quest.
MugiHazy, saison, all these words sound like magic spells! Hazy IPA means what, exactly?
Hop BroBasically it's a cloudy juicy IPA with softer bitterness and a big aroma. And with Hansharo's Parallel World, Great Dane's Everyday IPA, Black Tide's Full Power, and Kagoya Brewery's Yuyage coming soon, I already want to get there early.
MugiPair that with the early-summer menu and it's over for me. Japanese food and craft beer sounds way too dangerous, so let's cancel the one-beer promise before we even walk in!
Today's taps
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji posted its June 3 tap list on Instagram. The pub sits near Kokubunji Station South Exit and is known for handmade Japanese-style food, a no-charge policy, non-smoking seating, and free Wi-Fi. The venue usually runs 14 taps centered on domestic craft beer, making it an easy stop for both a quick pint and a longer tasting session.
The day's lineup spans a wide range of styles: juicy wheat beer, black IPA, fruit ale, American IPA, hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, American pale ale, saison, and even a Czech classic.
- Nom Craft 'Chiki Chiki Boon'
- Jotan Beer 'Hikiyama Black'
- Hino Brewing 'Hinoberry Ale'
- Y Market 'Beertex #1.3 Rainy Jacket'
- Ushitora 'Jikkuri Kotokoto Shikonda Pils'
- Kakegawa Farm 'Cloudy Sky'
- Number Nine 'Dolce Vita IPA'
- Yokohama Bay Brewing 'Steel Soul Fixie IPA'
- Craft Beer Base 'Pale Ale'
- U.B.P Brewery 'Keyaki Forward'
- Fermentary 'Grapey'
- Pilsner Urquell
The post also listed four 'Coming Soon' beers: Hanjirou Beer 'Parallel World', Great Dane 'Everyday IPA', Black Tide 'Full Power', and Koya Brewery 'Yugakari'. With a summer menu built around seasonal vegetables, the bar looks set up for both food pairing and repeat visits.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday's headline is GAMBRINUS in Kokubunji. On June 3 they had 12 beers on tap including Nomcraft, and the lineup is seriously adventurous.
MugiWait, 12 beers on tap? That's basically a festival! And it's a beer cafe with Japanese food too? My stomach just made evening plans.
Hop BroYep, it's right by Kokubunji Station on the south side, and they run 14 taps focused mainly on Japanese craft beer. No cover charge, fully non-smoking, and Wi-Fi too, so it's easy to drop in.
MugiWow, the just one beer plan already sounds fake. So which pours are the stars today?
Hop BroThe big hook is Nomcraft's Chiki Chiki Boon, a juicy weizen. Then you've got Johana's Hikiyama Black and Hino Brewing's Hino Berry Ale, so the range is wide.
MugiHold on, Black IPA? What is that supposed to be? Is the beer having an identity crisis?
Hop BroThat's the fun part. It's roasty plus hoppy at the same time. You get dark malt aroma with hop bite, so it looks heavy but drinks easier than you'd think.
MugiThat is absurdly tempting! And names like Beertex #1.3 Rainy Jacket and Cloudy Sky? Even the names hit hard.
Hop BroExactly. There's hazy IPA, West Coast IPA, saison, and even Czech pilsner, so the style range is huge. Comparing Ushitora's slow-brewed pils with Pilsner Urquell would be a fun side quest.
MugiHazy, saison, all these words sound like magic spells! Hazy IPA means what, exactly?
Hop BroBasically it's a cloudy juicy IPA with softer bitterness and a big aroma. And with Hansharo's Parallel World, Great Dane's Everyday IPA, Black Tide's Full Power, and Kagoya Brewery's Yuyage coming soon, I already want to get there early.
MugiPair that with the early-summer menu and it's over for me. Japanese food and craft beer sounds way too dangerous, so let's cancel the one-beer promise before we even walk in!
