Gambrinus in Kokubunji taps Oni Densetsu's Saiki Tonki IPA
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji, Tokyo, featured Oni Densetsu's Saiki Tonki IPA on June 24. The beer was introduced as an 8th-anniversary collaboration for KARAKURI in Kanda and the beer parlor POGO in Naka-Satsu, with citrusy hop aroma, firm bitterness, and a dry finish.
Hop BroAt Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji, Nishioni Higashioni IPA is on tap today.
MugiWhat! That name sounds intense. Onidensetsu Ji-Beer sounds like it was forged by heroes.
Hop BroIt comes from a brewery in Hokkaido, and this release is an 8th anniversary beer for KARAKURI in Kanda and Beer Parlor POGO in Osaka.
MugiAn east-west celebration, I love that. But wait, what is an IPA? A bitter wizard spell?
Hop BroIPA is a hop-forward style, and this one opens with citrus and tropical aroma before the bitterness snaps everything into place.
MugiHold on, they say a dry finish, but this is beer, not a desert. Is it going to steal all the moisture from my mouth?
Hop BroNot that dramatic. It just means the sweetness does not linger and the beer finishes clean. It is clear and light, which makes it perfect for early summer.
MugiNo way, bitter but breezy? That is like a strict club captain who turns nice on the walk home. And it is near Kokubunji Station South Exit on the sixth floor? Dangerous information.
Hop BroGambrinus specializes in draft beer, so even today alone feels huge. The today's draft lineup is packed with breweries from all over Japan.
Hop BroYou can start with Nishioni Higashioni IPA and keep chasing whatever opens next. Even the movement of the taps becomes part of the fun there.
MugiThat is it, my throat has started reading the article for me. I want a glass of that high-finish IPA right now.
Hop BroThen the first round is settled. Let us meet at Beer Cafe Gambrinus and check the citrus, bitterness, and dry finish for ourselves.
Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji, Tokyo, a draft-beer-focused pub on the sixth floor near the south exit of Kokubunji Station, posted its June 24 lineup during regular service. As usual, the bar brought together a wide range of Japanese craft breweries.
The featured beer was Oni Densetsu's Saiki Tonki IPA, presented as an 8th-anniversary beer for KARAKURI in Kanda and the beer parlor POGO in Osaka's Naka-Satsu area. According to the post, it shows bright citrus and tropical-fruit hop aromas, a solid bitterness that tightens the flavor, and a dry, crisp finish. The bar described it as clear, light, and well suited to early summer.
On tap
- Ogna / Biscuit Hop
- Ushiku Brewing / Wander Vogel IPA
- Republic Brewing / Canpai Hazy
- Oni Densetsu / Saiki Tonki IPA
- Hop Kotan Brewing / Upopo
- Kyoto Brewing / Hyotto
- Hino Brewing / Shishimai Porter
- Hansharo Beer / Strawberry Weizen Golden Berry
- Iwate Kura Beer / Red Ale
- DD4D / Lucky Charm
- Ushitora / Maottara Kono Pale!
- Kyoto Brewing / Gukanaru Bi
- Pilsner Urquell
Coming soon
- Ise Kadoya Beer / Rush Hop IPA
- Ogna / Ogna Hazy
- Minoh Beer / Saruyama Shikao
- Minoh Beer / Grapefruit Sour
For drinkers in Kokubunji, the appeal is the balance: a polished IPA in the spotlight, plus a rotating lineup that ranges from established classics to newer seasonal releases. The tap list itself is part of the bar's draw.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroAt Beer Cafe Gambrinus in Kokubunji, Nishioni Higashioni IPA is on tap today.
MugiWhat! That name sounds intense. Onidensetsu Ji-Beer sounds like it was forged by heroes.
Hop BroIt comes from a brewery in Hokkaido, and this release is an 8th anniversary beer for KARAKURI in Kanda and Beer Parlor POGO in Osaka.
MugiAn east-west celebration, I love that. But wait, what is an IPA? A bitter wizard spell?
Hop BroIPA is a hop-forward style, and this one opens with citrus and tropical aroma before the bitterness snaps everything into place.
MugiHold on, they say a dry finish, but this is beer, not a desert. Is it going to steal all the moisture from my mouth?
Hop BroNot that dramatic. It just means the sweetness does not linger and the beer finishes clean. It is clear and light, which makes it perfect for early summer.
MugiNo way, bitter but breezy? That is like a strict club captain who turns nice on the walk home. And it is near Kokubunji Station South Exit on the sixth floor? Dangerous information.
Hop BroGambrinus specializes in draft beer, so even today alone feels huge. The today's draft lineup is packed with breweries from all over Japan.
Hop BroYou can start with Nishioni Higashioni IPA and keep chasing whatever opens next. Even the movement of the taps becomes part of the fun there.
MugiThat is it, my throat has started reading the article for me. I want a glass of that high-finish IPA right now.
Hop BroThen the first round is settled. Let us meet at Beer Cafe Gambrinus and check the citrus, bitterness, and dry finish for ourselves.
