Gambrinus in Kokubunji Taps U.B.P.’s Keyaki Anthem
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji has announced its draft lineup for September 21, 2026. The featured opening is Keyaki Anthem, a Hazy IPA from U.B.P Brewery, alongside a broad selection of beers from breweries across Japan and Pilsner Urquell from the Czech Republic.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji is tapping U.B.P.'s Keyaki Anthem on September 21!
MugiWhoa! That name already feels so local. What kind of beer is Keyaki Anthem?
Hop BroIt’s a juicy hazy IPA from Saitama’s U.B.P Brewery—cloudy-looking, with bright, expressive hop aroma.
MugiDoes “hazy” mean the beer is sleepy? I’m intrigued by this cloudy IPA!
Hop BroNot sleepy! Hazy means misty or cloudy, and these beers often showcase juice-like hop aromas really well.
MugiOh, that sounds perfect for a first glass. And the draft list starts at 3 p.m., right?
Hop BroExactly. Minoh Beer’s Osaru IPA comes via a hand pump, which gives it a fun, different texture.
MugiA pump for beer?! If I used it, I’d probably create a foam fountain!
Hop BroA hand pump serves beer without adding lots of carbonation, often creating a softer mouthfeel.
MugiAnd it’s not all IPA—Nara Brewing’s Lighthouse is a micro porter, so a tasting flight could get wonderfully wild!
Hop BroFor dark beer there’s imperial stout; for something unusual, try sake-lees yuzu white. There’s Pilsner Urquell too, plus six upcoming taps!
MugiOpen until 1 a.m. means plenty of time to explore! Let’s toast with Keyaki Anthem and go beer hopping in Kokubunji!
A wide-ranging draft lineup in Kokubunji
Beer Cafe Gambrinus, a craft beer pub located on the sixth floor of the 46th Tokyo Building near Kokubunji Station, will operate normally on September 21, 2026. The pub is scheduled to open at 3:00 p.m. and close at 1:00 a.m., with last orders at 11:00 p.m. for food and midnight for drinks.
The day’s featured opening is Keyaki Anthem, a Hazy IPA from U.B.P Brewery in Saitama. Its hop-forward, juicy style makes it a natural choice for drinkers looking for an aromatic IPA.
The taps also include Osaru IPA from Minoh Beer, served on hand pump; Outsider’s Märzen from Yamanashi; Cooling Break, a Cold IPA from Kakegawa Farm; and Northwest Pale Ale from Craft Beer Base in Osaka.
Darker and more distinctive options include Lighthouse, a Micro Porter from Nara Brewing, and Craft Beer Base Imperial Stout. Minoh Beer Double IPA and Shiga Kogen Beer’s Ikkyo Ryotoku, a Hazy Belgian IPA, add further variety. Choryo Craft Beer contributes Wakyō, a sake-kasu and yuzu white beer.
Refiner Beer’s Pineapple Weizen and Osakeman IPA represent two contrasting styles from Shizuoka, while Pilsner Urquell offers a classic Czech lager option. The lineup covers everything from hazy and West Coast-inspired IPAs to wheat beers, dark ales, fruit-inflected beers, and traditional lager.
Six more beers coming soon
The coming-soon list includes Shirokishi, a Hefeweizen from Kyoto Brewing; Rock Dry-Hopped Weizen from Touchdown; Swan Lake IPA from Swan Lake Beer; Moonlight IPA from Oguna; Prismar, a West Coast IPA from Gangi Brewing; and Umiyuri, a Hazy IPA from Blue Classic.
With so many styles available, Gambrinus is a fitting stop for a relaxed tasting session in Kokubunji. Guests can choose a beer to match their food, mood, or preferred hop profile and work through the lineup one glass at a time.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBeer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji is tapping U.B.P.'s Keyaki Anthem on September 21!
MugiWhoa! That name already feels so local. What kind of beer is Keyaki Anthem?
Hop BroIt’s a juicy hazy IPA from Saitama’s U.B.P Brewery—cloudy-looking, with bright, expressive hop aroma.
MugiDoes “hazy” mean the beer is sleepy? I’m intrigued by this cloudy IPA!
Hop BroNot sleepy! Hazy means misty or cloudy, and these beers often showcase juice-like hop aromas really well.
MugiOh, that sounds perfect for a first glass. And the draft list starts at 3 p.m., right?
Hop BroExactly. Minoh Beer’s Osaru IPA comes via a hand pump, which gives it a fun, different texture.
MugiA pump for beer?! If I used it, I’d probably create a foam fountain!
Hop BroA hand pump serves beer without adding lots of carbonation, often creating a softer mouthfeel.
MugiAnd it’s not all IPA—Nara Brewing’s Lighthouse is a micro porter, so a tasting flight could get wonderfully wild!
Hop BroFor dark beer there’s imperial stout; for something unusual, try sake-lees yuzu white. There’s Pilsner Urquell too, plus six upcoming taps!
MugiOpen until 1 a.m. means plenty of time to explore! Let’s toast with Keyaki Anthem and go beer hopping in Kokubunji!
