Sakazuki Brewing, the brewpub in Kita-Senju known for its craft beer in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, will tap a new beer and host a food pairing on Wednesday, May 13. The beer making its debut is Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA, an American pale ale made with agave syrup.

In its post, the brewery says the beer is built around a light, dry drinking impression, with the oat-derived haze giving the liquid a base that lets aromas of tropical citrus and stone fruit spread out. The hop aroma has a herbal, woody character, and the finish is designed to land clean and crisp. It is being introduced as an easy-drinking beer suited to the time of year when temperatures start to rise.

This beer was brewed as an anniversary beer for Katoengei Tokyo, which grows and sells agave in Asakusa. The name "OVATIFOLIA" refers to a type of agave, and the naming draws on the plant's nature, which is said to flower only once in its lifetime. The post also explains that the name reflects the timing, since the particular plant had just finished flowering and completed its role.

Sakazuki Brewing is a brewpub in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, that serves house-brewed beer. In the Kita-Senju area, it continues daily operations while offering a wide range of taps. This Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA is scheduled to be offered in only 13 kegs, and the brewery is encouraging customers to come early. For the pairing food, it will serve Mexican cuisine to match the beer's imagery of origin.

It is a limited brew with a clearly defined backstory and ingredient story, and through agave it presents both the experimental side and the drinkability that are characteristic of Sakazuki Brewing.