Episodes
Monday May 08, 2023
Episode 13. UNIFY
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
In this episode, the boys talk to Dave and Austin from SingleSpeed. They all chat about UNIFY the Iowa Brewers Guild collaborative beer.
This popular brewing project began with its first release in 2021 and annually supports the mission of IBG.
UNIFY comes from a collaborative recipe and is brewed with choice ingredients. Acollaborative recipe and choice ingredients give this lush brew a pillowy feel with hints ofpassionfruit. Each purchase of UNIFY will directly benefit the mission of the Iowa BrewersGuild. Unify is Born and Brewed in Iowa with Iowa craft beer lovers in mind.
“Craft brewing is all about community,” said IBG Executive Director Noreen Otto, “and withthis release, we want Iowans to embrace our call to ‘Drink Beer and Make Friends’.”.
UNIFY’s creation and release are supported by the generosity of IBG members and industrysuppliers including design by 818-a tiny design empire, hops suppliers Hollingbery & Son,Inc. and Hopsteiner; labeling partner Strategic Print Solutions; yeast from Omega Yeast;malt from Briess brewing expertise by Singlespeed Brewing; and distribution support fromConfluence Brewing Company.
Find UNIFY Hazy IPA starting May 1st , on retail shelves across Iowa or at Iowa BrewersGuild member breweries including: Singlespeed Brewing, Confluence Brewing Company,Alluvial Brewing, Backpocket Brewing, Big Grove Brewing, Barn Town Brewing, Big RackBrew Haus, BIT Brewing, Blind Butcher Brewing, Bremer Brewing Co., BrightsideAleworks, Clockhouse Brewing, Convergence Ciderworks, Dimensional Brewing, FendersBrewery, Fenceline Brewing, Firetrucker Brewery, Jackson Street Brewing, Lua Brewing,Maquoketa Brewing, Peace Tree Brewing, Second State Brewing, Textile Brewing,Tractorlift Brewing, Uptown Garage, West O Beer, West Hill Brewing Company, Wise-IBrewing.
The Iowa Brewers Guild exists to unify craft brewing professionals, promote Iowa beer, andadvocate for the industry’s growth. For additional information on the Iowa Brewers Guild,including a members list, visit IowaBeer.org.
The Vorlauf Hour is the official podcast of the Iowa Brewers Guild.
Friday Apr 28, 2023
The Morelauf Hour - Just Some Fools Making a Podcast on a Tuesday
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
We're rocking back-to-back ambient grain studios. The boys have some lager, tasty Flix beers, real talk about burnout, and a top-tier Cellar Challenge.
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.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Episode 12. Peace Tree
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
In this episode, the boys sit down with the head brewer of Peace Tree Dave Eischeid at their Des Moines Taproom. They have a great time drinking tasty beer, talking to Dave about how his first year as Head Brewer is going, what his favorite styles are, and how he felt taking on the monstrous task of brewing the 2023 Iowa Beer Bracket winner, Blonde Fatale.
The Vorlauf Hour is the official podcast of the Iowa Brewers Guild.
Friday Mar 24, 2023
The Morelauf Hour - Office Coffee and the Ballad of the Loose Meat Sandwich
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
The boys are back at Ambient Grain Studios.
Shenanigans happen, it's a Morelauf Hour, you know what you're getting into!We had a fantastic time together! Enjoy!
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.
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Episode 11 - Pulpit Rock Winter Stout Blowout
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
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 Brewers Guild
Friday Feb 24, 2023
The Morelauf Hour - Drinking at your friend’s place
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
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 hope you have a great time listening along.Cheers!
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.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Episode 10. Live from BrrrFest!!
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
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.
Friday Jan 27, 2023
The Morelauf Hour - Go Mild or Go Home!
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
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 Cellar Challenge.
As always, we are supported by the Iowa Brewers GuildMessage us at thevorlaufhour@gmail.com with any questions/comments/concerns or if you just want to chat!
Monday Jan 09, 2023
A Morelauf Hour End Of 2022 Special
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
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 a half hours! Yes! There is just so much that happened and so much we are looking forward to. As always, we are supported by the Iowa Brewers GuildMessage us at thevorlaufhour@gmail.com with any questions/comments/concerns or if you just want to chat!
Friday Dec 30, 2022
The Morelauf Hour: The IBU Miller Malt Showdown
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
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 this competition.
And as always, The Morelauf Hour is part of THE VORLAUF HOUR, the Iowa Brewers Guild official podcast.