Hoppin’ Frog & The Rare Beer Club Team Up For Rauchfräug

Today, I have a new smoked beer coming from Hoppin’ Frog in Akron, Ohio. This is Rauchfräug, and it will be brewed for The Rare Beer Club in 2026. The beer will be a strong Märzen-style lager that will hit 7.4%-AbV, and the beer will be packaged in 16-oz cans….and for those asking, the label script of “Frosch Räucherte Stacken Märzen Nach Bamberger Art” translates to “Frog Smoked Stacked Marzen Bamberg Style.” Stay tuned for club release details.

Label Text Hoppin’ Frog Rauchfräug:

“Rauchfräug is our smoked-out Märzen homage to Bamberg, wrapped in the monstrous German compound FroschRäucherteStackenMärzenNachBambergerArt. Think campfire malt, smooth amber body, and a hint of mischief. Our lederhosen frog stands in the haze, proud of the chaos he’s brewed. A rare release, a final flourish.”

About Hoppin’ Frog Brewing:

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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