Sakazuki Brewing taps a new release made with agave syrup
On May 13, Sakazuki Brewing in Tokyo's Adachi Ward tapped "Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA." It is a tropical-aroma hazy pale ale made with agave syrup, and that day the brewery also offered a Mexican-style food pairing.
Hop BroToday in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, Sakazuki Brewing has an interesting new release. On May 13, they tapped 《Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA》, and they even rolled out a Mexican-style pairing.
MugiWhat, a beer made with agave syrup!? That suddenly sounds cocktail-like, and the whole thing is getting stylish in a very crowded way!
Hop BroBut it's still definitely beer, and the style is a hazy pale ale. The agave gives it a clean finish, while tropical and citrusy hop notes layer on top.
MugiI hear hazy a lot, but am I right that it means "the cloudy kind"? It sounds like it's going to look like juice!
Hop BroExactly, it's cloudy in appearance and softer on the palate. So 《Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA》 has a light feel but also some sweetness, making it satisfying without being too heavy.
MugiThat's the best! And pairing it with a Mexican quesadilla sounds like a festival in your mouth, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the point: with taco meat, cheddar, mango tomato salsa, avocado salsa, and more on top, it goes really well with tropical aromas. Even the jalapeño heat is neatly caught by the beer's brightness.
MugiWhat do you mean, "catches jalapeños" is too strong! If it were me I'd be crying first, but the beer would just stay calm!
Hop BroAnd that day the shop also announced a 19-beer lineup with names like 《shy girl》 and 《hangover!》, and some were close to selling out. You can really feel the live energy of a brewery-adjacent taproom.
MugiWow, if I went on a day like that I'd definitely get lost! But first I want to try 《Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA》 and taste that first-sip surprise.
Hop BroExactly. It's very much a seasonal, one-day-only proposal in Sakazuki Brewing's style, with both beer and food taking center stage. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes both of us want a pint right away.
New tap and pairing introduced at the same time
On May 13, the brewpub Sakazuki Brewing in Tokyo's Adachi Ward shared its tap information for the day under "Today's Pairing Day." The highlight was the new release "Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA." It is a commemorative beer for Katoenge Tokyo, a specialty agave shop, and is introduced as a tropical-aroma hazy pale ale blended with agave syrup.
In the post, the beer's flavor is described as having a clean finish derived from the agave syrup, along with tropical and citrusy hop aromas. In a tasting at serving time, it reportedly also had a subtle sweetness amid its light, easygoing character.
The food is paired with Mexican cuisine
The pairing food that day was "Mexican quesadilla with taco meat." It features cheddar cheese and spicy taco meat, with mango tomato salsa, avocado salsa, jalapeños, cilantro, and key lime. The idea is to layer the beer's tropical aroma with the salsa and spice elements.
That day's lineup
That day, the brewery announced 19 beers with different personalities, including "shy girl" Bohemian Pilsner, "shy daddy" American Lager, "after the rain" Fruit Beer, "hangover!" Imperial IPA, and "Pink Boots Collab. Brew -Blue-". Some labels were already sold out, and others were close to selling out. As is typical of a brewery with an attached taproom in Adachi Ward, the movement in brewing and serving flows directly into the in-store experience.
It is a seasonal, one-day-only proposal that feels very much like Sakazuki Brewing, which continues to pair house-brewed beer with food in Tokyo's Adachi Ward.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroToday in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, Sakazuki Brewing has an interesting new release. On May 13, they tapped 《Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA》, and they even rolled out a Mexican-style pairing.
MugiWhat, a beer made with agave syrup!? That suddenly sounds cocktail-like, and the whole thing is getting stylish in a very crowded way!
Hop BroBut it's still definitely beer, and the style is a hazy pale ale. The agave gives it a clean finish, while tropical and citrusy hop notes layer on top.
MugiI hear hazy a lot, but am I right that it means "the cloudy kind"? It sounds like it's going to look like juice!
Hop BroExactly, it's cloudy in appearance and softer on the palate. So 《Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA》 has a light feel but also some sweetness, making it satisfying without being too heavy.
MugiThat's the best! And pairing it with a Mexican quesadilla sounds like a festival in your mouth, doesn't it?
Hop BroThat's the point: with taco meat, cheddar, mango tomato salsa, avocado salsa, and more on top, it goes really well with tropical aromas. Even the jalapeño heat is neatly caught by the beer's brightness.
MugiWhat do you mean, "catches jalapeños" is too strong! If it were me I'd be crying first, but the beer would just stay calm!
Hop BroAnd that day the shop also announced a 19-beer lineup with names like 《shy girl》 and 《hangover!》, and some were close to selling out. You can really feel the live energy of a brewery-adjacent taproom.
MugiWow, if I went on a day like that I'd definitely get lost! But first I want to try 《Bye Bye OVATIFOLIA》 and taste that first-sip surprise.
Hop BroExactly. It's very much a seasonal, one-day-only proposal in Sakazuki Brewing's style, with both beer and food taking center stage. This is definitely the kind of thing that makes both of us want a pint right away.
