Hoppin' Frog Brewery

Craft beer history, still alive and hopping! Longtime Ohio favorite (introduced to their pumpkin beer years ago), but first time visiting the pub. Friendly staff, helpful and accommodating for our kids (just bc they're 21+ after 4PM doesn't mean they don't like kids). Huge range. Some run sweet or heavy. Great clearance deals on to-go beer, too.

My favorite brewery. The new Black Cherry Cobbler Turbo Shandy is the best shandy and possibly the best beer I've ever had.

Great smaller brewery. Stopped in on the fourth of July, saw the food and reviews and had to check it out. Wasn't their usual menu but they were having a cookout. Had a great Angus burger and the hubby had the chorizo burger. We both had the spicy pasta salad. Very good. We had the blackberry shandy, the mango and florita. All were very tasty, not overly sweet. They were pretty busy and plenty of wait staff. We will be back to try the menu and more great beers!

A very nice local brewery with some very good tasting brews on tap. They have a great selection of beers that should satisfy any taste preference. The food isn't bad either. I had the burger special, which was an Italian sausage patty with peppers and cheese. It came on a toasted but. The burger comes with chips, but I opted for a salad instead. The sandwich was good but greasy. The juices had seeped into the lower bun, making it soggy, but it still tasted good, and I would order it again. Salad was pretty good as well. The bar area is small but homey and welcoming. The wait staff was excellent, friendly, and attentive.

First time at the Hoppin Frog Brewery. Very impressed with the staff, food and beer. Great menu of beers for all to enjoy. Staff was very attentive. Not five stars because I felt the food menu prices were a little high. I would highly recommend you try this nice hidden gem in Akron.

Place is a unique gem, with a good vibe. People are friendly. Tried a beer flight. Neat presentation. Their pistachio watermelon and key lime pie beers were pretty interesting. Got pretzels to snack on which were delicious. Every week they have a new flavor of hot sauced infused with a beer of theirs. We bought a bottle of the frosted frog flavor. I’d love to go again sometime.

Award-winning beers, mediocre staff that is more interested in having conversations with each other than they are taking care of customers, with the exception of Drew. Extremely overpriced! in my opinion, but a nice treat from time to time. Fred needs to have a serious talk with his entire staff when it comes to customer service and making people happy. I was rather shocked by how self-centered the staff was, people were made to feel like furniture… I even had to tell the waitress that the guy next to me was waiting for a beer, he was surprised I noticed, and was tuned in, and the waitress was completely checked out.

Had a good experience at the Hoppin Frog. It's been awhile since I visited a brewery and sampled beers. Went with a flight of 4. They had some interesting flavors I decided to try. None were really that tasty. They were a little pricey at $14 for not even really catching a buzz. Staff was friendly, even as it was getting close to closing time. Their souvenirs were a good price, got a pint glass for $5.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ;)

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.

Love this place. Beer second to none in Northeast Ohio. Food is usually great. Try it out.

Went into Hoppin Frog on a Saturday night around 8 pm. First time going. It was busy but we were able to snag bar seats. All the bartenders were fast, friendly and really had a great knowledge of beer. I'm a big fan of the 8 oz option. This gave the ability to try more beers since many our heavy hitters. Will definitely be back and plan on trying the food next time.

Found this place by accident. Really good food and an amazing assortment of brews. They have their own house made hot sauce which was delicious.

I had to stop at the Hoppin' Frog on the drive home because of its prominence in the top 100 breweries in the US. Here's my honest take... You can tell that they are devoted to good beer making. The tasting room is in this obscure commercial area so don't expect this fancy brewpub. The people that work there are friendly and knowledgeable about beer so ask away! Go for the beer! The food is good but it's really the beer that they focus on. I had the chicken pesto sandwich and it was good but not amazing. My wife had the winter salad and she agreed with me. Actually I sprinkled their homemade hot sauce on my chips and it was very good! Now the beer is amazing. I had the Gangster Frog IPA and it was a different kind of IPA - less hoppy and more citrusy. I did taste Infusion which was a porter with dark chocolate and peanut butter. It smelled like a Reeses, which was great, but the taste was really smooth like a chocolatey porter.

Roasted garlic and cheddar pierogies with caramelized onions and sour cream! Some of the best pierogies I have ever had. Not forgetting the beer, which is really tasty too and a good deal during hoppy hour ($1 off pints and $.50 of 1/2 pints). But I will return for the pierogies and to try a beer float too. Since we forgot about the beer floats after ordering two rounds of pierogies. Nice vibe to this place and a good space to hang out in.

Have been here many times. Easily the best beer in the area. No surprise they are nationally rated. The menu is limited but the food excellent. The employees always attentive and friendly. Highly recommend

This is easily the best beer in Akron. Only problem is the prices, and with a couple of really good breweries opening in downtown they are going to need to upgrade the tasting room.

Hoppin' Frog is my favorite local brewery!!! The food is really good and the beer is even better. There is a wide selection of house beers as well as a good guest list of beers. Beverages are not cheap but worth the price when you factor in the seasonal specialties and unique offerings (infusions, beer shakes and on occasion beer ice cream). Plus Hoppin' Frog offer various sized pours for easy sampling. All in all the unique flavors, atmosphere and staff make it a pleasant experience wether you're flying solo or with a group of friends. Enjoy responsibly!

Perfect for a Saturday night date - great atmosphere. We were served immediately with a friendly face! Everyone was great - beer is awesome, food great. Not great prices for flights but beers taste awesome so drink a glass!

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

This was a surprise, I wasn't expecting the place to be so 'happening', especially where it's located, inside a commercial area in the middle of nowhere off a highway. I'm not a heavy beer drinker, was there to meet a friend, but was impressed with the decor, the beer menu and selection, the music and the overall brand. I did have one beer that was really good and my friend who is a 'club member' had a couple. A fun place to hang out, relax and have some great beer with good company.

Hands down one of my favorite breweries in Northeast Ohio. Good variety and cool tap room. Highly recommend!

This place is kind of awesome. Husband knows all the good beer places, and while we were driving West, we decided to stop here. They don't serve beer, but they do sell it from a cooler. They also label and package it while you're standing right there. Someone developed a faster way to label and I was quite impressed (having a background in product design and all...). I also had fun talking to the workers, I found some weird looking spider and an employee saved it by putting it outside. It was a special moment. One of the beers was described to Husband as a "panty-dropper." So clearly he bought some.

I've been wanting to come here for years so it's kind of funny that I went on a whim (last minute turn) last Saturday. When we walked in I was a little surprised at how small it was - this place is known everywhere! But then I realized that it's so much more personal and enjoyable at the size it is. It's like you're at hometown bar with all your best friends. Our waiters name was Matt (although I swore I heard "Rad") and he was ... rad! We became a bit of a rowdy four top and he was laughing along with us and enjoying the moment. The beer holds up to every award it's ever won and the food was not only tasty but the menu was fairly impressive. Over all I would say this one of my favorite breweries in all of Ohio. Can't wait to go back!

Returned to get Brew Path stamp. Still disappointing. Too many "flavored" beers and not enough attention to quality standard brews. Oktoberfest lager was subpar. Seemed watered down, under-aged and lacking in robust body.

I came across T.O.R.I.S. the Tyrant while dining out one evening (if you look back in my reviews you should find it) and had to visit Hoppin' Frog Brewery as soon as possible once I discovered that it was located only 45 minutes from where I live. Turns out they have a number of excellent brews, and considering that they seem to specialize in the dark variety, I immediately fell in love. The atmosphere was very relaxed and my servers (I had two because they switched shifts during my stay) were both very friendly, helpful and accommodating to my offhand comments that came as a result of the wonderful tasting experience. The food was also good; I had a turkey reuben and it really hit the spot after a couple 8 ounce pours, but apparently their menu changes frequently, so there is no telling what will be on it if you visit. As I already stated, I love this place and I will definitely be back - I'm extremely happy to have a brewery as awesome as this in relatively close proximity.

I went here because a friend recommended it. What a disappointment! If you aren't a local forget it! Matt bartender was nice and helpful. I ordered the Cuban decent sandwich but did not have the mustard on the sandwich or not enough to taste, so I requested some. Must be proud and expensive to make because i was charged for it?!!!! Locals get much better service. Locals were not pleasant either. So surprising for a midwest town!!!

Visited for the first time - got a beer with my boyfriend here on a random Tuesday. I loved the atmosphere, not what you expect looking at it from the outside. It just looks like a warehouse but when you walk in it's very comfortable. Our bartender was very kind and let us sample a few before ordering. They have a huge selection of beers. My boyfriend and I were both pleased with his darker ipa and my lighter sweet beer. We will definitely be coming back!