BLACK TIDE BREWING - SENDAI, a beer pub in Kokubuncho, Sendai, has announced two taproom-exclusive canned beers tied to its first anniversary. The release is limited, so this is the kind of drop fans will want to catch early.

`Time to Celebrate ~1~` is a Double IPA. The beer is described as bringing grapefruit-like citrus and a pleasant pine character, with an 8.0% ABV. The suggested pairing is ham katsu, which fits a beer built for a full, crisp bite.

`BIG HUG` is a Table Saison with a Musubimaru label. It uses New Zealand hops and leans into white grape, pear, and floral notes. At 4.5% ABV, it should offer a lighter, more nuanced counterpoint, and cauliflower fritters are listed as a pairing.

The taproom fits the BTB style well: a place to follow seasonal and limited beers while still enjoying the brewery's broader range on tap.