The Story of 1331
We’ve called Clarence, Iowa, home our whole lives. Farming here in Eastern Iowa has always been more than just work; it’s been our way of life. For generations, our family has raised both grain and livestock, learning early on that farming is about grit, long days, and taking pride in what you produce.
In 2023, we decided to take a new step. Grain prices rise and fall, but one thing we’ve always wanted was a way to add value to what we raise on our own farm. That idea became 1331 Flaking Co. We built a food-grade, climate-controlled flaking facility right here at home so we could do more than just grow grain. We could transform it into something better and share it directly with our customers.
When people ask about the name, we smile. 1331 comes from two birthdays that mean the world to us: our kids, Logan on December 13 and Alexandra on January 31. Their names — and those dates — are a reminder that everything we do today is for our family and for the future we’re building together.
What's Behind the Name
The Process
Our process is simple but built on precision. From our family farm and trusted regional growers, corn, oats, wheat, and soybeans are carefully warmed, steamed, and pressed into fresh flakes. Nothing sits in storage; nothing grows stale. Every order is made when it’s needed—ready for breweries, distilleries, feed mills, and bakeries that want a product they can count on.
Our goal is bigger than making flakes. Today, much of the brewing and distilling grain market is supplied by large flaking operations in the northern U.S. and Europe, and product often travels thousands of miles before it reaches a brewery, distillery, or bakery. At 1331, we do it differently: grain comes from our family farm and trusted regional growers, is flaked on site in our food-grade facility, and is delivered fresh. It all happens here in the Midwest—handled by our family with our partner growers—so you know what’s in your glass or on your plate and where it came from.
What Sets Us Apart
Fresh isn’t a slogan for us. It’s the way we do every batch.
The heart of 1331 is more than equipment or process. It’s family. It’s the belief that quality comes from care and consistency. When you choose us, you’re not just buying flakes — you’re trusting a family that stands behind every batch, made fresh from start to finish.
Precision flaked. Always fresh. From our family to you.
