Brewed in Iowa Podcast

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™

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 

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!!

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 more than ever.
Her goal is to confidently show up as a leader, balancing humility with mastery of broad industry knowledge. 
From agronomy to advocacy, Ashley offers a clear look at where the future of American barley is headed and how brewing stays sustainable from the ground up. 🎧 Listen now → link in bio / comments.#PinkBootsConversations #WomenInBeer #SustainableBrewing #BarleyResearch #AgLeadership #FromFieldToGlass

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.

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.
 
 

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.

The Morelauf Hour - Four Different Varieties of Nuts

The boyz take a flight to Cancun and have a blind cerveza flight.

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.

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!