Blonde Ambitions: Mitch Warner on Dageraad’s Belgian-Style Brewing and Innovation

Why This Beer?

Guest:
Mitch Warner, Dageraad Brewing

Main Discussion Points:

• Mitch’s journey from working in the film industry to becoming a brewer in the craft beer world.
• The early days of brewing, where Mitch brewed copious amounts of homebrew, laying the foundation for his future in beer.
• An exploration of Belgian brewing traditions at Dageraad, with a focus on maintaining authenticity and quality.
• The intricacies of bottle conditioning and how it plays a crucial role in Dageraad's Belgian-style beers.
• Featured Beer Segment: Dageraad Blonde
  • A deep dive into what makes Dageraad Blonde a standout beer in their lineup, including its ingredients, flavour profile, and brewing process.
• A look into Dageraad’s lager program, including beers like Dagerlaager and Dagvar, and how they approach crafting lagers.
• Innovation through yeast: How Dageraad uses innovative yeasts to create bold and flavourful IPAs while staying true to their Belgian roots.
• The state of the BC brewing industry, the challenges Dageraad has faced, and the strategic pivot from bottling to canning.

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