Death of a Brewer

Death of a Brewer
Directed byMokotsi Rukundo
Written byMokotsi Rukundo
Based onBeer Money: A Tale of the Iowa City Beer Mafia
by S.C. “Steve” Sherman
Produced byKeli Price
StarringJefferson White
Crispin Glover
Mena Suvari
Tyler Posey
CinematographyBruce James Bales
Music bySimone Cilio
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Death of a Brewer is an upcoming American thriller drama film written and directed by Mokotsi Rukundo and starring Jefferson White, Crispin Glover, Mena Suvari and Tyler Posey. It is based on S.C. “Steve” Sherman’s 2020 novel Beer Money: A Tale of the Iowa City Beer Mafia.[1][2][3]

Synopsis

In 1884, the conflict between a brewing empire and a temperance movement forces a young doctor to confront his morals.

Cast

Production

Filming occurred in Iowa and Illinois in August 2025.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Fischels, Josie; McIntosh, Samantha; Nebbe, Charity (August 21, 2025). "'Death of a Brewer' could have been filmed anywhere. These producers are making sure it's as Iowan as possible". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  2. ^ Rish, Jessica (July 14, 2025). "Beer, mafia and hidden caves, behind the scenes of Iowa City's 'Death of a Brewer' film". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  3. ^ Gravelle, Steve (July 6, 2025). "'Death of a Brewer' — a film about the Iowa City beer mafia — is coming to a brewery near you". The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa). Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  4. ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (August 4, 2025). "'Death Of A Brewer' Sets Jefferson White, Crispin Glover, Mena Suvari & Tyler Posey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  5. ^ Schrad, Emily (August 4, 2025). "'The Death of a Brewer' movie filming in Iowa City". KCRG-TV. Retrieved January 30, 2026.