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Hoppin’ Frog Adding Big Blimp! Barleywine Ale Donna’s Version

Hoppin’ Frog Adding Big Blimp! Barleywine Ale Donna’s Version
2025 Hoppin' Frog Big Blimp! Barleywine 16oz Cans. ^
2025 Hoppin' Frog Big Blimp! Barleywine 16oz Cans. ^
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Published: June 24, 2025 | Updated: July 7, 2025
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This morning I have a new can coming soon from Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in Akron Ohio. This is Big Blimp Barleywine Ale Donna’s Version and it will be an American barleywine ale that is double dry-hopped to create Donna Reuter’s version. This beer will fly in at 11.7%-AbV and look for Hoppin’ Frog Big Blimp! to be packaged in these 16oz cans. Stay tuned for release details.

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Label Text Hoppin’ Frog Big Blimp! Barleywine Ale Donna’s Version:

“A super-tasty, well-balanced, world-class American Barleywine Ale, double dry-hopped as “Donna’s Version” for more hop presence, Big Blimp! Barleywine Ale was designed in Akron by Larry & Donna Reuter, and has won many national homebrewing awards.”

About Hoppin’ Frog Brewery:

Hoppin’ Frog Brewery is a craft brewery based in Akron, Ohio, known for producing bold and flavorful beers with a focus on high-quality ingredients. It was founded in 2006 by Fred Karm, who was passionate about creating unique, high-alcohol beers that stood out in the crowded craft beer market.

The brewery is particularly famous for its rich, malty brews, and strong stouts. One of their most well-known beers is B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher, a highly rated imperial stout that’s packed with flavors of dark chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt. They also make a variety of IPAs, barrel-aged beers, and seasonal offerings, all crafted with a high degree of attention to detail.

In addition to their flagship beers, Hoppin’ Frog has developed a reputation for brewing limited-edition and experimental beers. The brewery has garnered numerous awards over the years, further cementing its status as one of Ohio’s top craft brewers.

Their logo and branding often feature a frog in various playful forms, which ties into the brewery’s name, “Hoppin’ Frog,” and adds a fun element to their identity.


 
Our Vision


 
Hoppin’ Frog is an artisanal brewery in Akron, Ohio making very flavorful beers in the most flavorful styles.

Established in 2006 and brewing with an uncompromising and relentless focus on detail from the ingredient selection to the brewing process, the brewery has become known for quality around the world, and now distributes in 22 states and 40 foreign countries.


Our Brewmaster


 
Hoppin’ Frog is the concept of owner and established brewmaster Fred Karm, a brewer since 1994 who has designed and produced 26 award winning beers at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup – the two most prestigious contests in the world.

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