Hoppin’ Frog Brewing

Hoppin Frog to Open Brewpub

How is it possible that a brewery in the top 20, according to Rate Beer, doesn’t even have a tasting room? Well the frog’s out of the bag – Hoppin Frog has been secretly planning a brewpub for Continue Reading →

Hoppin’ Frog Euro Collab #2, Friday

The second beer in a series of collaboration brews by Hoppin’ Frog (Akron, OH) is Natasha Røcks America and it arrives this Friday. Founder Fred Karm recently did a beer run through Europe and the 2nd of the 3 brewed Continue Reading →

Hoppin’ Frog Froggy Style Releases Today

Hoppin’ Frog will release Oktoberfest Froggy Style Lager today. It is the brewery’s first fest beer. 

Smooth, hearty Oktoberfest lager beers have been made for centuries to welcome the harvest season. In Bavaria, brewers would save their best grain & hops to brew Continue Reading →

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Hoppin Frog Uses Irish Whiskey Barrels in New B.O.R.I.S. Edition

Hoppin' Frog Bairille Aois

You might have already seen Hoppin’ Frog Brewing’s (Akron, OH) Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.S. A crazy good, sometimes overlooked, barrel aged imperial stout.  Meet a variant of this classic- Bairille Aois B.O.R.I.S. aged in Irish whiskey barrels. The brewery chose these particular barrels to created a cleaner, crisper whiskey characteristic in this dark and brooding stout. Look for this edition on shelves soon.

A cleaner, crisper whiskey character is imparted from very special Irish whiskey barrels, to add a super-smooth, buttery, complex character to our multi-award-winning BORIS The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout. May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Style: Imperial Stout (Barrel Aged. Whiskey.)
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

9.4% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hoppin' Frog Brewing

Hoppin Frog to Open Brewpub

How is it possible that a brewery in the top 20, according to Rate Beer, doesn’t even have a tasting room? Well the frog’s out of the bag – Hoppin Frog has been secretly planning a brewpub for a while now and hopes to be open this summer. The 24 tap space is located just next door to the brewery and will offer more than just Hoppin Frog’s award winning beers.

Fine spirits, wine, and other elite beers from around the world will be available as well as signature dishes from their kitchen and a stage for live music and entertainment. This will be the first brewpub to open in their home town of Akron, OH.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Hoppin' Frog Brewing

Robotic Frog Assassin: Hoppin Frog Karminator Imperial Doppelbock

Hoppin Frog Karminator Imperial Doppelbock

Those fans of Akron, Ohio’s Hoppin’ Frog, you’ve got more to be excited about. Karminator Imperial Dopplebock is officially on your 2013 wishlist. Showing off this amphibian’s German side, a malty lager at 9.3% is nothing to sneeze at.

Dopplebocks, or double-bocks are one of the richest, most memorable German-style lagers. They showcase a malty sweetness with an irresistable toasted barley flavor and hints of caramel and toffee. All German ingredients are best to create this majestic German-style beer. And alot of care, time, and know-how. Everything has lead to this very moment – ENJOY!

Style: Doppelbock
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

9.3% ABV, 21 IBUs 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Amager Bryghus, Coming Soon, Hoppin' Frog Brewing

Hoppin’ Frog Euro Collab #3: Frog Hops From Amager

Frog Hops From Amager is the third in a series of European collaborations with Fred Karm of Hoppin’ Frog Brewery (Akron, OH). While travelling abroad, Karm brewed with (De Molen, Fanø and now Amager.) The previous two offerings have been released at the brewery already.

From the heart of Denmark’s craft beer scene, Amager Brewery in Copenhagen Denmark was the host of a well-planned collaboration brew with Hoppin’Frog we call Frog Hops To Amager. This is a special Chocolate Wheat Imperial Stout designed to satisfy all the senses, with a perfect mix of the best American hopsand European malts. Coming back home and brewing this beer at Hoppin’ Frog, the name naturally becomes Frog Hops From Amager. With the special German chocolate wheat malt and mix of 3 caramel malts, together they create a roast and smooth Chocolate Wheat Imperial Stout with a great American style hop character.

Style: Stout (Wheat based, w/ Chocolate Malt)

Availability: 22 oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

7.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hoppin' Frog Brewing, New Releases

Hoppin’ Frog Euro Collab #2, Friday

The second beer in a series of collaboration brews by Hoppin’ Frog (Akron, OH) is Natasha Røcks America and it arrives this Friday. Founder Fred Karm recently did a beer run through Europe and the 2nd of the 3 brewed abroad is Natasha. A collaboration with Fanø Bryghus (Fanø, Denmark).

NATASHA ROCKS AMERICA In a collaboration with Fano Brewery on Fano Island in Denmark, we created an Imperial Stout recipe to satisfy our own deepest desires. Brewing it on this picturesque summertime vacation island is how Natasha started, and of course we couldn’t wait to brew it at Hoppin’ Frog! The result is Natasha Rocks America — a rich, hoppy Imperial Stout with the deep-roasted, smooth flavor of Chocolate Rye malt. And, Natasha is generously dry-hopped with the perfect mix of select American hops, adding a great hop character to this super-tasty Imperial Stout collaboration brew. 

Style: Stout (w/ Rye)
Availability: 22 oz bombers
Arrival: 11/2/12

7.5% ABV 

Read more: Hoppin’ Frog, Collaborations

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hoppin' Frog Brewing, New Releases

Hoppin’ Frog Froggy Style Releases Today

Hoppin’ Frog will release Oktoberfest Froggy Style Lager today. It is the brewery’s first fest beer. 

Smooth, hearty Oktoberfest lager beers have been made for centuries to welcome the harvest season. In Bavaria, brewers would save their best grain & hops to brew their Oktoberfests for celebrating the coming of Fall and the start of the new harvest. This cherished tradition is captured in Hoppin’ Frog’s rich and hearty amber-colored Oktoberfest lager. Taste the tradition! 

Style: Oktoberfest
Availability: 22 oz bombers
Arrival: 10/5/12

7.3% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Hoppin' Frog Brewing

Hoppin’ Frog Natasha Is European Collab #2

Hoppin' Frog Natasha Rocks America

The second beer in a series of collaboration brews by Hoppin’ Frog (Akron, OH) is Natasha Røcks America. Fred Karm (founder of Hoppin’) recently took a beer run through Europe and did a series of Euro collaborations. His first stop was De Molen, where they made USA Meets Europe S.I.P.A., a saison/IPA fusion. Stop #2 finds a collaboration with Fanø Bryghus (Fanø, Denmark).

NATASHA ROCKS AMERICA In a collaboration with Fano Brewery on Fano Island in Denmark, we created an Imperial Stout recipe to satisfy our own deepest desires. Brewing it on this picturesque summertime vacation island is how Natasha started, and of course we couldn’t wait to brew it at Hoppin’ Frog! The result is Natasha Rocks America – a rich, hoppy Imperial Stout with the deep-roasted, smooth flavor of Chocolate Rye malt. And, Natasha is generously dry-hopped with the perfect mix of select American hops, adding a great hop character to this super-tasty Imperial Stout collaboration brew. 

Style: Stout (w/ Rye)
Availability: 22 oz bombers
Arrival: TBA

7.5% ABV 

Read more: Hoppin’ Frog, Collaborations

by Reid Ramsay