Harlan Grains

Sprowt Labs | 2017-Current | Minneapolis, MN

Harlan Grains is a Sprowt Labs project

Harlan Grains is a Sprowt Labs project that is searching for new malt flavors by reviving heritage grain varieties.

Sprowt Labs is an IoT company that designs and manufactures an internet-connected appliance for the craft brewing and craft distilling supply chains.

My Roles

Co-Founder, Co-Owner, researcher. As one of two primary participants in the development of the company, I have been an integral part of Harlan Grains research. For the past three growing seasons, I have helped select, plant, harvest, and process 100+ small grain varieties of barley, wheat, oats, rye, sorghum, buckwheat, emmer, spelt, and khorasian wheat.

General Skills & Achievements

• Grown 100+ varieties of heritage small grains
• Became partner member of the Artisan Grain Collaborative
• Partnered with The Land Institute to test malt Kernza
• Maintained varietal purity for all varieties