Hands down absolutely amazing beer! The hopper a beer is, the better it tastes to me! I can't stand the bitterness in alcohol. My favorite hands down was the pineapple upside down cake beer - I am so so sad they don't ship to my state! This place is a must go to when you're in ohio!! You have to love the vibes, the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable about all the beers - they make you feel welcome. I found a new favorite bar spot! read more

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Little brewery off the highway kind of in an industrial parkway area. Huge menu of drinks. I'm talking Huge. Good menu was normal size. We didn't get any food. The drinks were fantastic. The waitress /bartender on this day. Great logos. great All the Shandy beer was fantastic. My favorite was chocolate cherry cordial. It was unbelievable. Overall a nice whopping 9.1 out of 10. Even bought a 4 pack to bring home. read more

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First in line for the Blueberry Shandy release! We ordered multiple 4 packs to go as a well as the Frogarita Shandy 6 packs to fill our beer fridge for the summer. We had lunch on the back patio with excellent service for our group of 10. Everyone loved their food especially the Buffalo Chicken Grinder, Hoppin Nachos, and house smoked chicken legs. Love supporting small local breweries! We will absolutely be back! read more

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Food is a little expensive here... but I've never been disappointed by anything here. Service is always great and the bartenders are nice. A good mix of tables, high tops, and seats at the bar. The beer is amazing here. Tons of heavy hitters. A wide variety of styles and prices for all beer drinkers. read more

Welcoming chill place to hang out Definitely looks like a local hangout. They have a large food menu, a few wines and of course.... BEER We tried several. All were decent but we both agreed they were all on the sweeter end of things. Even the Red Rye was sweeter than others we have had. It was also my least favorite. No bite just very bland. read more

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We stopped in recently to kick off the Summit Brew Path on a very cold day. Hoppin' Frog was warm and welcoming inside, and the beer was excellent. I've learned to order short pours here since the alcohol levels are high, especially with my namesake beer (the D.O.R.I.S.) which I really appreciate them keeping as a standard offering. As far as local Akron breweries go, it's not my favorite location to drive to, but I love the view of the air dock across the road, and I respect their business acumen with sticking with what works and providing great Akron vibes. If you haven't been to the tap room, it's worth a visit, and I hear the food is great too. read more

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Ok I'm not going to lie, I had zero expectations for the food at a place like this... but wow, the burger was superb. Go for that alone. Not to mention the great beer, vibes, and staff. read more

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Met some friends for beers and dinner at Hoppin Frog this week. Had the Gangster Frog IPA 7% ABV, which was good and not real hoppy with a clean taste. For dinner I ordered the Hickory Chicken Melt which was very good. Two pieces of grilled bread with pulled chicken and melted cheese. Chicken was soft and flavorful with plenty of cheese. It comes with chips which were just okay and a dill pickle for $14. The ambiance is great and service was excellent. read more

Hoppin' Frog Brewery - Hickory Chicken Melt - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

I've only been to Hoppin' Frog Brewery a few times, but every visit has been a blast. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed, and welcoming -- perfect for hanging out with friends or even meeting new ones. Their locally crafted beers are top-notch and my personal favorite is the D.O.R.I.S. (Double Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout). It's rich, dark, and malty without feeling heavy -- just a really well-balanced stout. The taproom is spacious and the barrel-themed private event area adds a cool, unique touch, to an already cool space. Definitely one of the area's best breweries. read more

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The Jalapeño Pineapple and Pineapple Upside Down shandies are TOP TIER! Great spot, good food, great beer and if you love yourself, get the salted double caramel popcorn to take home. read more

The service was fast and selecting your shandy's was efficient using the little card given to us. They had a lot of different options and I went with a flight to try a few. All of them were great and I don't think you could go wrong with any of their beers. I do wish that the place had some TV's with sports or something on instead of just more menus. read more

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Intriguing brewery out of Akron, Ohio! Steve and I had two beers from Hoppin' Frog. Both in which were very solid! One was a brown ale, Re-Re-Re Repeat was the name of this one. It was strong, malty and had a warming quality to it's features which was good timing for the cooler day we were experiencing. The other beer I liked a bit better because I like tequila barrel aged beers. It was a citrus shandy which was really good. I do like shandy beers and feel like I don't see them often enough! Hoppin' Frog has other promising beer choices in which I feel would be well worth exploring! read more

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Big beer menu of course catering to all palates. I tend to lean towards the ales and lagers but they had it all. Food menu looks good though we didn't hit that up. read more

The place has a good atmosphere and good service, however the beers are if they are trying to hard, very complex and overpowering. The food is ok but way over priced. read more

Hoppin' Frog Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Akron, Ohio

Came here for lunch. Food was good. My husband is a huge beer lover and enjoyed the selection and beers. For anyone with families, this place isn't the most family friendly. First, no minors after 4pm. All tables are high tops. They do not have a kids menu for food. Beer gets 5 stars. Not being family friendly gets 3 stars. Therefore, 4 stars for the review read more

Good service. Now that they brought the chicken legs back I will continue to go back there when I'm in town. When they remove the chicken legs, I wasn't going to bother with them. read more

It's a brewery and if you like to try all the flavors it's the best place find out. You can pick a flight of drinks and chill out over a drink and an appetizer. We stopped here because we heard how great the menu is and to try something new. Our group ordered the charcuterie board and it was amazing with all the smoked meats and cheeses and dipping sauce this is a must try if you have a group to share it with because they give you a lot. I ordered the roasted beet salad and it was delicious beets were fresh and crunchy. Hubby ordered a burger with chips and everything we ordered was delicious. Give this place a try if you're in the area. read more

Will not return. Unfortunately this family owned business is not family friendly. We've been patrons for years and today we were turned away at the door because we had our baby with us. Our 1 year old sleeping baby. While the gentleman who explained this to us was apologetic I am baffled at this "new policy" I understand 21 & over for evening hours and weekend. But 5 pm on a Tuesday? We'll take our business elsewhere from now on. read more

We had a large work party of 13. They accommodated us and provided excellent service. The chicken wing appetizers were spot on, just enough zip, not too spicy. The main meals were all good, no complaints at all. Of course the beer selection was varied and fit the different tastes of the large group. Overall I would definitely do this again. read more

Outstanding brewery. The taproom in Akron is beautiful, well kept, and truly a hidden gem when viewed from the parking lot. They routinely have 20+ beers on tap with a wide selection and the most robust flavors. Fred, the owner, hires and trains the best staff of any brewery around. All of his employees know about the product they represent and are friendly and helpful. Their food menu is relatively small, but every bite of food is outstanding and thoughtfully created. The crowd matches the environment. Such a welcoming space full of lovely people. Hoppin Frog is one of the true OG breweries in Ohio and their consistent excellence is unparalleled. If you go, order the chips and homemade dip or the soft pretzels. You won't regret either choice. Also, on Thursdays you save $5 on all shareable. Love this place! read more

Best beer selection always. Whatever type of beer that you may like, they will have something for you. Bartenders and servers are friendly and helpful. I like the small menu. It makes it easier to decide what you want to eat. read more

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Food is excellent and so are the beverages. Extra points for hosting Piroshky Piroshky from Seattle!

sheeesh. thanks goodness for the summit county brewery passport! It has introduced me to some lovely places. Hoppin frog will distribute to local grocery stores, so I've had their beer before in cans and bottles and have been really impressed. However, you've gotta come to this taproom and get it straight from the tap! Guarantee you'll leave with a few cans or bomber bottles of their brews. This place is right off the highway, the brewery and distribution is in the front of the building and the taproom is in the back. It has a gravel parking lot right next to the taproom with TONS of parking spots, I literally can't imagine how parking would ever be an issue. There's a little outdoor patio with lights as well. The taproom itself is super clean - we hung out here on a Tuesday night near close and the employees cleaned up meticulously. I mean like, it was impressive how much time and care they took cleaning up the doors, tables, behind the bar, kitchen, etc. each employee was wearing a mask as well and there was ample hand sanitizer available :) plus the bathrooms were clean! The taproom itself is cute - there's a bar in the center with a bunch of tables on either side. There's a DJ booth with a ton of awesome records in one corner and the walls are covered with various awards that hoppin frog has won for their beers. (Well deserved awards!!) Ok so the beer. AMAZING. Even if there was no food it'd be so worth it to come here just for all the amazing brews. They have a bunch of different varieties on tap. Absolutely loved their pumpkin beer and I've never been disappointed with any stout or porter I've ever tried from here. They have a bunch of interesting beer flavors and they do a lot of barrel aged type beers. I am always able to taste the complex flavors in their beers and am always more than satisfied!! They don't have a ton of choices for food, but this is a GOOD thing. They take time and care into the items they do have. Had a lovely cup of potato and corn chowder which was awesome for $4. The pretzels with beer cheese and maple mustard were so fresh and delicious. My friend had the bratwurst off of their Oktoberfest menu and we were not disappointed! Long story short, I love craft breweries and beer and this place ranks high among the breweries in summit county. Absolutely loved it: staff was great! Attentive, clean, and knowledgeable and passionate about the beers. I would highly recommend stopping by, especially if you only have time for one brewery in summit county- this is probably my favorite! read more

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Beer very good, large bar. Had peach salad and it was good, minimal ingredients but dressing really tasty. It's good I had them add the grilled chicken, as the small salad had less than a cup of mixed greens which barely covered a short salad bowl. Friend got same salad in large and it was not large as far as salads go. Service very slow once got our first beer and food. Had to wave to waitress 3 times before she came back. It was not crowded for Saturday around 5 pm. Giving a 4 as it's a brewery vs restaurant and had good beer selection and good seating/large bar. read more

Hoppin' Frog.... what can I say! Easily the best brewery I have been to and I have been to a lot. It's a favorite of ours, I just wish it was closer. This was our second time at Hoppin' Frog. Both times we have had friendly and prompt service. The bartenders are quick to offer suggestions and help you find a beer right up your alley. The prices are a little high. However, most of the beers are pretty high ABV. Plus they are delicious. We left with several different bottles to take home. Some of their beers are possible to find in the Pittsburgh area but many of the specialty beers are tough to find. Now onto the important part, the BEER. The hot it out of the park on their stouts, which I love. However they have a lot of taps and truly have something for everyone. B.O.R.I.S. 300 - This beer was released the day we went. We have had multiple variants of B.O.R.I.S. and enjoy them. This is an oatmeal stout base. This particular one was aged in port barrels, bourbon barrels and rum barrels. It was definitely smooth, which most of their beers are. The taste was good, but personally I felt there was too much going on. With so many other great choices this just isn't my top choice. Gavel Slammer - This is described as a monumental ale and it does not disappoint. This drinks surprisingly easy for a 17.4%. It is complex, flavorful and smooth. We bought bottles of the original and bourbon barrel aged version. Frogichlaus - This is a Swiss style holiday lager. We ordered this at the bartender's recommendation. It was one of our favorite beers of the night. You get some of the holiday spices along with caramel notes. It is a smooth easy drinker. This is a nice change of pace from the typical Christmas beer. Northern Hoser - The label on this bottle of a frog's ass is great. This is a Canadian barleywine with maple syrup. I had pointed out this beer on the list to my boyfriend. When the bartender returned with our bottles we had purchased he brought a bottle of this and said it seemed up our alley. I guess it was meant to be. The only bad part is we only purchased on bottle. The beer is maple forward but it doesn't overwhelm the beer. It is smooth and boozy with toffee notes. It is 15%, so be careful. These were just some of the highlights from this trip, though we tried several others. I highly recommend doing a flight and trying many different beers. A good portion of their beers are available to purchase to go. read more

Hoppin frog is an amazing brewery! We drove up from Columbus and it was SO worth the day trip! Their beers are diverse and hefty. I loved almost everything I tried (the almost is because I don't love flavored beers and they had a few flavored). If you love BIG boozy beers this will be your heaven. Gavel slammer is the most incredible and unique beer I've ever had. Read the story behind it and you'll be hooked! The head brewer Fred is incredible, if you're lucky you'll run into him there like we did and get to interview him. Leave home RIGHT NOW and go to Hoppin frog brewery. Thank me later ;) read more

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Food is top notch! Service was fabulous and the company was great. I would come again.

Man, their beer is awesome. So much variety. Such good and knowledgeable service. Exceptional food. One of the best meat and cheese board ever. It's a great find and the reason why I'll come back! Really exceptional stuff here with beer on the high ABV side read more

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This is a place for everyone. If you don't like beer, no worries, they have wine and whiskey! The beer selection is immense...from stouts to IPAs to Nitros, anyone can find a beer to love. Although the flights are a bit pricey, you get four 5-oz pours, which is a lot. They also have daily specials, like on Taco Tuesdays when you can bring your dog! I love pet-friendly establishments. The food is on a higher level than your average bar food. Of course you can get pretzels and beer cheese, typical bar fare, but you can also get cool, refreshing ahi-tuna tacos (great for a hot day), pulled pork sandwiches, a light refreshing salad, or a veggie wrap. I was pleasantly surprised by the food and was glad to see Hoppin Frog go above and beyond typical greasy fried bar fare. They also have an outdoor patio. Great place. Highly recommended. read more

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I've been a few times, but I took my dad on Father's Day and had a particularly good experience. The brunch menu offered something for everyone, and my dad was really happy with his Denver omelet and I enjoyed my brunch burger with bacon and egg. Service was amazing; the servers had already had a long day when we got there, but they were still enthusiastic and helpful (especially when the egg on my burger went everywhere and made a mess). Beers are always well-executed, but I would really love to see more session-strength options. Most of the beer menu is 7% and up. I do appreciate having the choice of a 5-, 8-, or 16-ounce pour, though. I wish more places did that. read more

Fun place to go, nice indoor and outdoor seating, great craft brews! Nice menu selection, vegan friendly. We enjoyed talking with staff members about their selections. read more

love this place! great day or night activity for family. lots of options and activities for the whole crew!

Stopped in here one very cold Thursday evening (about 9 degrees out) to check out the brews. I sat at the bar and did a flight of four beers: Frosted Frog Christmas Ale (Nitro)(8.6% ABV) Infusion A: Peanut Butter Chocolate Coffee Porter (6.2% ABV) B.O.R.I.S. Reserve (9.4% ABV) T.O.R.I.S. The Tyrant (Triple Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout) It seemed appropriate with the time of the year and it being so cold out to have such a bold, heavy, festive flight of brews! My barkeep was an outgoing, fun, enthusiastic young man - I can't remember his name - but he was very nice and he checked on my several times and we chatted about beers in general. I was not a fan of the Frosted Frog Christmas Ale - a little to cloyingly sweet on the tongue for me. I very much enjoyed the Infusion A: Peanut Butter Chocolate Coffee Porter and the B.O.R.I.S. Reserve - I'd order a pint of either of those! Outstanding! I also enjoyed the T.O.R.I.S. The Tyrant - but side-by-side with the B.O.R.I.S. - I liked the B.O.R.I.S. better. Great little craft brewery! If you are in Akron - you must experience this place! #HoppinFrogBrewery read more

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The bar looks nice and in the main seating area there are plenty of tables. Everything has the clean look of new construction. For whatever reason if you're not seated, they won't serve you at Hoppin' Frog, so we waited 15 thirsty minutes before sitting; it was a Saturday and we had not made a reservation, so the wait time was more than reasonable. World class beer. Impossible not to be pleased with the beer quality and selection. As is the case in stores, be ready to pay a premium for your beer. I like beer more than the average person, but I'm not going to buy a $12 pint. Plenty of choices under that amount, but even seeing the number made me a bit queasy. We kept the server busy and ordered appetizers one after another. No complaints about the food: good flavors complementing beer and everything served hot on a busy night. I liked the fact that other servers stopped to pick up empties as they walked by. By the end of our stay four people racked up a $150 tab. Not bad considering the amount of beer and food ordered. A nice place that everyone we talked to there liked. A good place to sample their beers and get dinner. In the end I'll go back to Thirsty Dog and their cement floor tasting room across town - just beer and bar stools. It's more my style. However HF's tasting room is a very good compromise place for beer fans to take their non beer drinking loved ones. read more

Great beer, nice staff Master brewer stood and talked to us for awhile, lots of neat ideas coming soon! read more

This place is amazing. Their beer is one of my top favs in the Akron area!! They rotate their beer and their food menu. Both food and drink are outstanding. You can even make a milkshake from their beers!! One time I had a blueberry one made with their blueberry shandy and it was sooo yummy. I Love it here, you will not be disappointed. Everyone is so nice. It's in a interesting location so it can feel hard to find but I think that's one reason why I like it even more. Lot parking. Patio open in summer months. read more

I feel like they had a nice selection of beer to choose from.... BUT I felt like this one kinda fell short to our expectations and it didn't help that our waitress took forever or even took an effort to check up on us.. she never even brought me the water I ordered.. read more

I'll admit it- we didn't come for the food... although everything that passed by smelled amazing and the menu looked good. Instead, we stopped by to try the stuff brewed in house and for a relaxing couple hours away. We sat at the outdoor patio and it was definitely the right choice. No bugs and a great quiet area where we could still hear the live music (which was surprisingly good) without the extreme noise level inside. I wasn't in the mood for beer but there was an entire cocktail list available which was a nice surprise. At the table one bloke drank a fancy bottle of ginger ale and raved about it, another gal sipped at the maple whiskey and in spite of becoming a touch tipsy I trust her recommendation for future visits. I had a 'zombie killer' hard cider that was like a hard apple juice with honey- definitely nice for a summer night. And the fellow who wanted the brewed in house beer was not let down. I sipped from his flight and will recommend the daredevil beer above all. The ale was typical and the Doris and Toris (both aged in whiskey barrels) were worth the trip. He ended up getting a bottle to go. The waiter who tended to us was knowledgeable and on top of it without being overbearing. Next time I'm in Akron I'll stop by again. read more

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This is a world class brewery. They have such a diverse beer list and put a lot of effort into it which is more than I can say for a lot of the other "microbreweries" that have sold out and only brew IPAs. The service is also great (Tatiana was our waitress). Menu is small but what they offer is excellent - had the Cuban sandwich. I would highly recommend making the 40 minute drive from Cleveland considering the slim pickings in the city, or stopping there on your way through. read more

The seasonal pumpkin ale is outstanding. It tastes just like a liquid pumpkin pie with about 8% alcohol. The Raw Hop is also a great beer that I make the trip down to Akron especially for. It is a nice brewery to stop in, there is no restaurant or anything inside, but you can get some of the best beers you will ever taste and then eat at Ranchero's Taqueria on the way home. It will be a great day if you do. Hoppin' Frog was recently rated 24th Best Brewery in the world by Ratebeer.com. If you see the competition that this pits Hoppin' Frog up against, you will know how lucky we are to have some great beer so easily accessible. And the Christmas Ale is awesome! http://www.ratebeer.com/RateBeerBest/bestbrewers_012010.asp read more