Tokyo brewpub Gahaha Beer has tapped Konohana Pale Ale, brewed by Sekine as his first beer made from an original recipe.

Sekine mainly works at Oshiage Gahaha House. According to the brewpub, not everyone is given the opportunity to create an original beer; the team considers each person’s attitude toward brewing before entrusting them with the process.

A brewer’s first beer is a one-time milestone. Konohana Pale Ale offers drinkers a chance to experience the starting point of Sekine’s brewing journey and follow how his approach may develop over time. Detailed specifications have not been announced, but the beer is presented as a pale ale whose character can be appreciated as a first brew.

Gahaha Beer is a brewpub located on the first floor of Minami-Suna 2-chome Housing in Koto, Tokyo. Alongside house-made beer, the pub gives guests an opportunity to discover the people and stories behind each beer. Konohana Pale Ale is especially worth seeking out for anyone interested in the human side of craft brewing.