Brewed in Iowa Podcast

In this episode, James is joined by special guest host Shane from Dimensional Brewing Company. The guys talk to some fun Pulpit Rock's Winter Stout Blowout guests. Rod from Marto Brewing Company, Teff, and Bob from Pulpit Rock Brewing Company. They have a blast talking about the upcoming fest, spending some time catching up, and talking about SPAM.   The Vorlauf Hour is brought to you by the Iowa...

What's better than drinking at home? Drinking your friend's beer at their place!   In this special episode of The Morelauf Hour, the gang is hanging out at 515 Brewing Company and having an awesome time. We're talking... what are we drinking whats our favorite Iowa beer since last time listener questions Cellar Challenge and Morelauf Musings! We had an awesome time recording this episode and we ho...

Jack and James sit down with a lot of friends in Coralville at BrrrFest! They chat with our friends from West Hill Brewing Company, Lion Bridge Brewing Company, Fishback & Stephenson Cider House, Wise I Brewing Company, and Gezellig Brewing Co. Come join us on the festival floor! The Vorlauf Hour is brought to you by the Iowa Brewers Guild.

In this episode, the gang goes to one of their favorite local watering holes, El Baitshop!! It's time to get out of Ambient Grain Studios and be with the people.    While at Baitshop they drink Iowa beers, answer listener questions, talk about what they look for in a craft beer bar versus what they look for in a brewery taproom, and purchase a tasty can out of El Baitshops bottle fridge for the Ce...

In this episode, we look back on 2022 and look forward to 2023! Nathan, Jack and James are joined by special guest, Tyler. It's just one word, like Prince or Enya! We reflect on 2022, with Nathan and Tyler giving us the consumer and craft drinker perspective, while James and Jack speak from the industry POV. The dynamic creates some most exciting conversation. So exciting, we talk for nearly 2 and...

In this extra special episode of The Morelauf Hour, Brew Boy Jack Wilson, and Producer Nathan are joined by Scott Taylor, Events Coordinator for the Iowa Brewers Union. We will be judging the beers from a brewing competition using Malt from Miller Malt.   We had an awesome time getting to hang out with Scott, and judge these beers. Thank you to the Iowa Brewers Union for asking us to be a part of...

Jack and James sit down with Doug and Drew of West Hill Brewing Company, based out of Indianola! They rank pizza places, talk about the beauty of red ales, the typical opening-up-during-the-pandemic talk and so much more. SO MUCH MORE! The Vorlauf Hour is brought to you by the Iowa Brewers Guild.

We're coming at you with an exclusive bonus episode this month - We were invited to sit down with some of the Big Grove crew for the first Des Moines release of Richard the Whale!  We taste through all the variants, learn about the history of this Iowa legend, and even get an impromptu rum lesson from Keaton.  As always, every episode is sponsored by the Iowa Brewers Guild. Follow them on Facebook...

In this very special episode of THE MORELAUF HOUR, James and Nathan sit down with a whole mess of brewers and industry folks while at i-Best, a conference organized by the Iowa Brewers Guild and hosted this year by Toppling Goliath! We talk about what everyone learned, what they are looking forward to and so much more! I can't even begin to put in this little box all the wonderful conversations we...

In this episode, Jack and James talk to Susan Frantz from Fenceline Beer Lab about opening a brewery in a small town, adapting to the pandemic, co-leading Iowa's Pink Boots chapter, and cool cross-state collabs.     The Vorlauf Hour is brought to you by The Iowa Brewers Guild. 

The boys are back in town! This episode we get into it, with aaaaaalll the segments! Jack and James almost come to blows over Barleywines, and Nathan munches on some tasty tasty brewers grain.   The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a complimentary show to THE VORLAUF HOUR, The Iowa Brewers Guild official podcast, which explores Iowa Beer through conversations with folks wit...

Hosts Jack and James sit down with Zack Dunbar and Scott Selix of Lua Brewing. Topics include Oktoberfest, opening during a pandemic, beer dinners, barrel aged stouts and much, much more.  The Vorlauf Hour is brought to you by the The Iowa Brewers Guild. 

The boys debut some new segments, answer some questions about distribution and fight with the wax on a bottle of tasty stout.  The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a complimentary show to THE VORLAUF HOUR, The Iowa Brewers Guild official podcast, which explores Iowa Beer through conversations with folks within the industry. Both now available within THE VORLAUF HOUR feed!

On this episode, Alex and Brewer Jim talk to Andrew Frana, Owner/Operator of Brightside Aleworks! They talk the struggles and triumphs of being a microbrewery; expansion of production; cold IPA/hoppy lager/IPL and so much more!   The Vorlauf Hour is brought to you by The Iowa Brewers Guild. 

It's a new beginning! Welcome to The Morelauf Hour introductory episode - Nathan, Jack and James are coming to you straight from Ambient Grain Studio, answering listener questions concerning the rising cost of grain and what that means, Jack's experience at Great Taste of the Midwest, and much more! The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a complimentary show to THE VORLAUF HO...

On this episode of The Vorlauf Hour, Alex, Jim and Pete talk to the extraordinary duo from Flix Brewhouse, Jack and Lucas!    The Vorlauf Hour is brought to you by The Iowa Brewers Guild. 

On this episode of The Vorlauf Hour, Alex and Brewer Jim trekked out to Waterloo to join in the festivities at SingleSpeed Brewing Companies annual Tip the Cow day. They talked non profits, core brands, and had a moment of silence for Pete Rose Holmgren because he couldn't join us for the day.   The Vorlauf Hour is brought to you by The Iowa Brewers Guild

On this episode of The Vorlauf Hour the guys sit down with John and Joshua from Confluence to talk about traditional beers and how Confluence started.

On this episode of the Podcast we sat down with the team from Dimensional Brewing Company from Dubuque Iowa. We talk about how they got their start, to mental health in the craft beer industry.  Brought to you by the Iowa Brewers Guild Sponsored by Lua Brewing 

Elliot and Petey of Alluvial sat down with the guys and they talked all about beer, the Iowa beer scene, and what exciting new things are happening at Alluvial. Brought to you by the Iowa Brewers Guild Sponsored by Kalona Brewing Company