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

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 BlondeA 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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