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The Mix-Pack: Braden Yamamoto of Dageraad Brewing
Dageraad's marketing lead curates his favourite BC beers
Good morning!
Today we have the latest in our monthly Mix-Pack Series, a series that will be available to our premium members after January 31. We hope you enjoy this free preview.
In this series, we ask a professional in BC's craft beer scene to walk us through their perfect 4-pack of BC beer.
For this edition, we asked Braden Yamamoto of Dageraad Brewing to share his mix-pack and it covers a wide spectrum of flavours. It's the perfect explorer pack and we hope you get a chance to assemble this mix-pack and fully enjoy it.
— Joseph Lavoie
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Braden Yamamoto's Mix-Pack
Your Curator: Braden Yamamoto
Official Title: Marketing and Promotions
Brewery: Dageraad Brewing
1. Brassneck Brewing - Passive Aggressive
Why this beer: Passive Aggressive is one of my all-times. It teases you with a big hop aroma but it mellows out quickly on the palate leaving you with a really enjoyable and refreshing pale. It’s almost always kicking around my fridge.
When to enjoy it: This is a beer that I reach for pretty much whenever it’s on tap somewhere. If pressed, I’d say it’s the ideal beer to catch up with old friends - speaking from experience.
A great memory: Passive Aggressive is the first Vancouver beer I had when I moved here from Calgary and finished unloading the moving truck. One of them anyways - that night in the Brassneck Tasting room got a little away from us, as I (hazily) recall.
Tasting Notes from the Brewery:
A bright Pale Ale with a strong hop backbone. The ever so slightly sweet malt character plays second fiddle to the punchy hops. Somewhere between a pale and an IPA, Passive Aggressive has become our flagship.
2. Strange Fellows - Nocturnum
Why this beer: I love a punch of hops and I love nice toasty malts, so it feels like the folks at Strange Fellows brew Nocturnum specifically for me. The hops are assertive without being overbearing and the smooth malts make a comforting backbone.
When to enjoy it: If ever there was a perfect shoulder-season beer, this would be it. It gives you the big malty notes you want when it’s cold out, but with vibrant hop aromas to remind you that winter always ends eventually.
A great memory: I first had Nocturnum in a Gastown pub with a good friend on a rare day we both had off. Our first glasses turned into a pitcher, and a cold winter afternoon turned into a warm day spent with solid company.
Tasting Notes from the Brewery:
Chocolate brown colour with citrus, malty, and biscuity aromas. A robust, round, and hop-malt character that pairs well with red meat, rich and creamy cheese, and sweet desserts.
3. Steel & Oak - Simple Things
Why this beer: Look - it’s an easy-drinking, well-made, unfussy pilsner. It’s right there in the name; what more do you want? It’s clean with a nice biscuit note to it and a subtle sweetness.
When to enjoy it: If the sun is high, the temperature is climbing, and the music is good (and loud), that’s when Simple Things really brings the magic.
A great memory: Simple Things makes an appearance at most industry events and I’m always thankful to see these white cans pop up around a tent even if it’s just for a break from all the other big hop bombs.
Tasting Notes from the Brewery
Pouring gold with a fluffy white head this assertive German Pilsner is made with Weyermann Barke Pilsner malt and a selection of Noble hops. Crisp, clean, with notes of honey, graham cracker, biscuit, and a refreshing and lengthy bitterness, Simple Things is made the way a beer should be... with water, malt, hops, yeast, and time
4. Dageraad - Blonde
Why this beer: This one - this one right here? This is why beer was invented. It’s not a crusher; at 7.5%, Blonde is made for a good time and a long time. The spice and floral aroma is enchanting and the bright wave of noble hops and stone fruit it kicks off are going to hook you, no problem.
When to enjoy it: Our Blonde belongs at the dinner table right next to any glass of wine. It’s a gorgeous beer with bright, refined flavours. Pair it with bolder dishes like BBQ or anything with a bit of heat and you’ll have no doubt that beer is as deserving of fine dining tables as some of the finest wines
A great memory: I remember having a glass of Blonde the day I started at Dageraad. I’d had it before, but getting at it fresh from the source was revelatory. If you haven’t come out for a visit, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
Tasting Notes from the Brewery
Crowned with a fluffy, white head and graced with a fruity, spicy, citrusy aroma, Dageraad Blonde is the pride of our brewery. A closer inspection reveals a note of nutty pilsner malt, whiff of noble hops, faint note of caramelized sugar and—when the beer warms—a sweet, floral breath of alcohol. And all that before you’ve tasted it. This beer was inspired by Belgium’s incredible variety of strong, blonde ales, ranging from semi-sweet to bone-dry, that offer a huge range of fruit, hop and spice flavours. Dageraad Blonde gets its depth and complexity of flavour from European hops, spices and our house yeast
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Last week breweries released a wide mix of beers, including one that features the fascinating Phantasm powder.
Upcoming Events
🎉 Field House is turning seven years old and is planning seven straight days of celebrations, which began this week.
🎤 Comedy night at Container Brewing returns January 24, February 7, and February 21. Tickets here.
🏃Steel & Oak hosts a run club every Wednesday night. Run 3km or 5km to earn that beer!
♟️ Container Brewing is hosting a regular games night, with the next sessions taking place on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Seating is limited, so you'll need to get a ticket.
🎶 Patina Brewing has your music needs covered on January 25.
🧝♀️ Ace Brewing is hosting a Lord of the Rings Trivia Night on January 26.
✨ Dragged Out Sunday makes its return to Farm Country on January 29.
🏴 Kilt Night Casks makes a return to Smuggler's Trail on January 29.
🧘 Patina Brewing is hosting a mindful beer tasting yoga class monthly on Saturdays. The next sessions are on January 28, February 18, and March 11.
Il Centro is hosting a beer tasting event on February 9, featuring Luppolo, Container, Powell Brewery, and East Van Brewing Company. Tickets are $63.
🧘Container Brewing is also offering a Beer Yoga session on February 25.
⚽ Cumberland Brewing Co. has Foosball Tuesdays for the entire month of January and February, starting at 3pm. Bring a partner or come solo.
🎤 Container Brewing has open mic every Sunday
🤯 Trivia Nights
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