Brewed in Iowa Podcast
by Brewed in Iowa Podcast
The Vorlauf Hour is an Iowa Beer podcast that focuses on the promotion and continual growth of Iowa Beer. Through conversations with owners, brewers and beer industry workers, we will deep dive into what makes the Iowa beer industry excellent, Garth.
Episodes
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The Morelauf Hour - Jeo(Beer)dy
In this episode, the boys sit down for a game of Jeopardy! where all the categories are beer-related. You'll learn who the real ones are and who's a filthy casual. While you're listening, feel free to guess along! It's just like Jeopardy!
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The Morelauf Hour - Suns out, Guns out
Its hot out there, cool off with this silly episode.
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Pink Boots Conversations- Episode 14. Iowa Craft Brew Festival (June 6th at Water Works Park)
Noreen Otto knows that if you want a real connection, you have to log off and lager on at Des Moines' Water Works Park this Saturday, June 6th. We hang with the Executive Director of the Iowa Craft Brewers Guild and talk about how the Iowa Celebration Bill is changing the game for local "third...
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Episode 39. 515 Brewing Company
In this episode the guys sit down with Jason Kyte, new brewer at 515 Brewing Company. They talk through his history in brewing, love of heavy beer, and commitment to Iowa beer. We sure are glad 515 is getting new life, and you will love this conversation. Follow 515 on all their social platforms…
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The Morelauf Hour - N.A. more like B.A.
This episode the boyz get together and try a bunch of NA beers, some local some not. Go out and try the Pink Boots Collab Release Hey Schaar, Haay! Iowa Craft Beer Festival tickets are on sale online.
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 13. Iowa Pink Boots Society Collaboration Brew Day
Susan Frantz, Fenceline Beer Lab and Ashley Hynick, West Hill Brewing dive into this year’s collaboration release, "Hey Schaar, Haay!" a hoppy Pilsner honoring the late Karen Schaar, a Davenport fermentation pioneer and founder of The Powder Keggers. In this episode: The Tribute: Celebrating...
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Episode 38. Pete Holmgren - Lua Brewing
In this episode the guys sit down with Pete Holmgren, General Manager at Lua Brewing. They chat about Lua's big win with USA Today, Pete's history in craft beer, and all things Lua.
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The Morelauf Hour - "...you guys got any of that throat heat?"
In this episode, the boyz desperately missed James, but made up for his absence with a sweet puppers and kitty. The guys hung out on Jack's couch, had a DOUBLE Cellar Challenge, and enjoyed the change of Scenery. Tickets are on sale now for the Iowa Craft Beer Festival....
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The Morelauf Hour - "2337 is T9 for Beer"
The boys are hanging out at Twisted Vine. Tickets are on sale now for the Iowa Craft Beer Festival. https://www.iowacraftbrewfestival.com/
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Episode 37. BrrrFest 2026
In this episode the guys walk along the Brrrfest floor and talk to a bunch of different brewers, and industry professionals. Consider it a Brewed In Iowa man on the street episode.
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Scrumping the night away AKA Big Scrump Energy formerly known as Scrump Daddy
It's the end of year morelauf extravaganza!! the boys get together at Flavortown, and talk through the year in beer, what they look forward to next year, and have a Double Cellar Challenge™
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Episode 36. iBest 2025
This year the boys are at iBest at Field Day Brewing in Coralville Iowa. They have a great time learning and connecting with other people in the industry. They also do a little Q&A
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The Morelauf Hour - The Young King Returns!
James is Back! We had an awesome time recording this episode. This episode we had an extreme Cellar Challenge, and a Festive Morelauf. Enjoy!!
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 12. The Future of Barley in the Midwest
Ashley McFarland, VP of Technical Development at the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA), brings both expertise and Iowa roots to this episode. She shares what declining barley acreage means for brewers, maltsters, and growers alike — and why collaboration across the supply chain matters...
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The Morelauf Hour - The Young King is Dead
JK he's not dead. Jack, Nathan and Neil rock this Morelauf without James. He was dearly missed.
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Episode 35. ISU Brew Lab
In this episode, Jack and Neil go up to Ames to the ISU Brew Lab and talk with Stacy Groene, the Wine and Beer Production Specialist. They talk through the program he helps lead, his history as a brewer, and the cool projects everyone can try out now in production.
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Episode 34. Big Grove DSM, Connor Heckler
In this episode, the boys sit down with Connor Heckler, new lead brewer at Big Grove DSM. They chat about his brewing journey, what brought him to Big Grove, and have a full-on Barleywine tasting.
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The Morelauf Hour - Four Different Varieties of Nuts
The boyz take a flight to Cancun and have a blind cerveza flight.
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Episode 33 - Lion Bridge
Quinton McClain Founder of Lion Bridge hangs out with the boys, brings pizza and beer, couldn't have a better guest on the show. He shares about Lion Bridge's history, and some fun facts about the history of Cedar Rapids, the Czech Village neighborhood.
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The Morelauf Hour- Game Time!!
The boys are at the Rook Room, and Nathan is back from parental leave! It's a morelauf hour, we do the normal stuff, just at the Rook Room. If you love board games, this episode is for you. Give us your Rushmore of tabletop games!
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode11. Stop fighting for seats at a table you want to flip, find the 20% who will support you.
Layci Nelson, founder of Transcend Leadership Collective, marks a decade of fostering people-centered workplaces. "You can't read the label from inside the jar" is a common quote from Layci. Her company works with leadership teams on people-centered approaches to create environments where…
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Episode 32. Old Tavern with John Martin
In this episode, the boys talk with John Martin from Confluence Brewing about their new brand Old Tavern. Old Tavern has a long history in Des Moines, and it's cool that it's being revitalized. Get some Old Tavern wherever you buy beer!
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The Morelauf Hour - sorry the episode's late...
Yeah yeah, the episode is late. Deal with it, I got kids, I got distracted the last couple of weeks. enjoy the show
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Episode 31. Craft Brewers Conference Conversations - Johnathan Gaytan - Flix Brewhouse, El Paso Texas
Hey everyone, welcome to the Brewed in Iowa Podcast, we did it! new name, new podcast, same great conversations! In this episode, Jack has a conversation with Johnathan Gaytan at the Craft Brewers Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Johnathan(Jonno) is the Brewer at Flix Brewhouse in El Paso,...
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 10. 818 - A Tiny Design Empire
In this episode, we check out 818 - a tiny design empire. Co-founders Melissa Carlson and Rachel Abel joined forces twelve years ago, thanks to Iowa's growing craft beer scene, a chance encounter at Jimmy Carter Happy Hour with what would become Confluence Brewing. Sharing a passion for local...
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The Morelauf Hour - The End of an Era
In this episode, the boys officially invite our new 4th Chair, Neil Blair from Alluvial Brewing. To celebrate him formally joining the show, the boys take a Domestic Flight to American Adjunct Lager Land. After they safely land through turbulence, we do a stellar Cellar Challenge.
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 9. Pink Outside the Box Cold IPA
Look for Pink Outside the Box Cold IPA collaboration beer release set for International Women's Day on March 8. Licensed locations can pre-order the beer through Big Grove distribution network. Part 1. Ophelia Flores, brewer at Big Grove Brewery, and Susan Frantz, owner of Fenceline Beer Lab,...
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The Morelauf Hour - A New Era Dawns
In this episode the boyz hangout without Nathan, they're chillin', having a good time, drinking good beer, and all that. We are on the cusp of something new, why don't you check out the episode to get a taste of whats coming soon. The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a...
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The Morelauf Hour - Present Company
In this episode, the guys hang out at Carl's Place on trivia night. Janelle Buxton from Pink Boots joins them for the silliness that is a Morelauf Hour. The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a complimentary show to THE VORLAUF HOUR, The Iowa Brewers Guild official podcast,...
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The Morelauf Hour - Stouts-a-Boiling
In this episode the Boyz sit down at Lua while a big thick boi is brewing behind us, if you listen closely you can hear it gurgling in the background. But enough of that, let's get to business! The boys hang out, they talk pizza, they talk pastry, they talk taffy, they have a tasty beer from Wise...
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Episode 30. Urban Brewing Company - Matt Glenn
In this episode the boys sit down with Matt Glenn from Urban Brewing Company. They chat with Mat about his history with brewing, his dope Ford, and that time he was abducted by aliens. This chat was so much fun and we love what Matt is doing down in Winterset. Make sure you go visit Urban Brewing...
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 8. with Whitney Selix
Importance of Wallpaper in the Taproom Bathroom and other associated topics. Lua Brewing, Either/Or Restaurant, and Climbing Kites Delta-9 THC beverage brand co-founder Whitney Selix takes a few moments to share her philosophies on working with people, the importance of feedback, and tips on the...
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The Morelauf Hour - We Started a Movie Pod??
In this episode Jack, James and Lucas, hang out at Flix Brewhouse, and talk through the categories, Iowa Beer News, Beer of the Week, Cellar Challenge, and then a Black Friday themed Morelauf Musing. The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a complimentary show to THE VORLAUF...
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Episode 29. I-Best - 2024
In this episode, the guys hang out at this year's I-Best and chat with people from Marto, Field Day, and Confluence. Everyone had an awesome time at I-Best, and they chat through sessions and experiences they have had so far and what they are looking forward to for the rest of the day. The…
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The Morelauf Hour - Brewery Daydream
In this episode, Jack and James hang out and chat the usual categories, and have an awesome time talking about their dream breweries they would open. The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a complimentary show to THE VORLAUF HOUR, The Iowa Brewers Guild official podcast…
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 7. 5-years of Fenceline Beer Lab.
Pour up a Black Currant Pistachio pint and hear the beginnings of Fenceline Beer Lab, as told by owner and head brewer, Susan Frantz. Opening in November of 2019, Susan shares experiences of the pandemic as a newly established brewery, their philosophy of beer, food, and serving the Busch Light...
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Episode 28. Hop Head Farms - Rob Malad
In this episode, Jack hangs out with Rob Malad from Hop Head Farms. Rob talks about this time in the brewing industry and shares his perspective from the hop sales side of brewing. If you want to know more, check them out at https://hopheadfarms.com/michigan-farms/ The Vorlauf Hour is the…
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The Morelauf Hour - The Pizza Tease
In this episode, the boys are back at the Lua Brewhouse, and they have a special guest with them, Jess Klembara from Confluence Brewing. They talk all things beer, you know what it is, its a Morelauf Hour, there's going to be shenanigans, and yelling. Just listen, enjoy! The Morelauf Hour…
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Episode 27. Yield of Dreams with Noreen Otto
In this episode, the boys are back in Ambient Grain Studios and talk with Noreen Otto, Executive Director of the Iowa Brewers Guild, about this year's collaborative brewing project, Yield of Dreams. Check out more information about Yield of Dreams at this website https://www.yieldofdreams.beer/…
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The Morelauf Hour - With Iowa's Macro Brewery
WE BACK!!!!!!! We've missed you all after a sorely needed break for the summer. In this episode, we have a surprise 4th chair! Josh from Confluence Brewing!! We do the normal Morelauf BS, beer of the week, Iowa beer news, and Cellar challenge, and we get completely off track along the way. We had...
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 7. New Belgium Brewing
Interview with Kelly McKnight, Lead Research & Development Brewer of New Belgium Brewing. Walk through their 10hL pilot brewery and local supply chains, Kelly's journey to craft beer from pre-med and chemistry at Harvard, the GABF of South America, and the impact of Pink Boots. Cheers. Find out...
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 6. Peace Tree Brewing
Interview with Megan McKay, founder of Peace Tree Brewing Co., recorded prior to the June 18 announcement to cease brewing operations. Hear the origin story of Megan and her journey to igniting what eventually would become Peace Tree Brewing. She is a pioneer of craft beer culture in Iowa. We...
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Episode 26. HiFi Brew Lounge
In this episode, the guys hang out with Mike Gauthier from HiFi Brew Lounge and The Winchester Pub. Mike shares how he got into brewing, where he has spent time brewing in the metro, and his new brewery in Valley Junction. The guys had an awesome time hanging out with Mike, check out HiFi Brew...
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The Morelauf Hour - Chill Hangs... Staying Calm
In this episode, the boys hang out at a local brewery in the DSM Metro, have a good time catching up, chat about the upcoming Iowa Craft Beer Festival, have a Cellar Challenge for the ages, and finally bring back Morelauf Musings. The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a...
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Episode 25. FlixCast - 2 Flix 2 Furious
In this month's episode of The Vorlauf Hour, Jack and special guest host Lucas Greta from Flix Brewhouse sit down with their Brew Dad Josh Miller of Flix Brewhouse Carmel Indiana. They chat about Craft Brewers Conference 2024, brewing competitions, and all the time Josh has lost to Toppling...
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The Morelauf Hour - The Throat Experience: Presented by The Creamy Boys
In this episode the boys are back at Ambient Grain Studio, They get some listener questions to respond to, have a monster of a Cellar Challenge, and have a summer-themed Mt. Rushmore. The Morelauf Hour, wherein the gang talk all things beer, is a complimentary show to THE VORLAUF HOUR, The Iowa...
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Pink Boots Conversations - Episode 5. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Brewing in Iowa Pt. 2
Listen to Scars are Beautiful founder and breast cancer previvor Jess Klembara of Confluence Brewing. She and her husband, Kyle, moved from Southern California to Central Iowa to embark on brewing careers together. Jess shares her story of testing positive for BRCA at 27 years old and going…
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Episode 24. Alluvial Pt. 2
In this episode Jack and Nathan go back to Alluvial and have an awesome conversation with Neil, head brewer at Alluvial. They have a fantastic time talking about how he got his start in the industry, what some of his favorite beer styles are, and enjoy tasting a couple of beers that were released...
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The Morelauf Hour - Double the Locations, Double the Fun!
Hey in this episode the boys are at Big Grove, and a second "secret" location. They had an awesome time looking forward to some new breweries opening up in the state, drinking some tasty beer, and having one of the friendliest Mt Rushmore's we've had in a long time, it's still a great one though!...
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Episode 23. John's Grocery - Death of a Brewer
In this episode, Jack and guest host Lucas Greta sit down with Doug Alberhasky from John's Grocery. They sit down at the legendary John's Grocery in Iowa City to talk about their love of beer, the cool history of beer caves in the state, and a new movie set to film here in Iowa, Death of a…
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About this show
The Vorlauf Hour is an Iowa Beer podcast that focuses on the promotion and continual growth of Iowa Beer. Through conversations with owners, brewers and beer industry workers, we will deep dive into what makes the Iowa beer industry excellent, Garth.
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