Melvin & Hop Valley Collaborate On Frostberry Haze Cans / Frogtown Brewery Timberline Toddy

Here we have a new collaboration can coming soon from Melvin Brewing in Alpine, Wyoming. This is Frostberry Haze and it will be a collaboration with Eugeue Oregon & Canada’s Hop Valley Brewing. The beer will be a hazy IPA with cranberry that hits 6%-AbV and look for Melvin Frostberry Haze to be packaged in these 16oz cans. Release details pending.

I’ve also added in the Frogtown Brewery (Los Angeles California) Timberline Toddy Belgian-style blonde ale with lemon, honey and cinnamon (6.2%-AbV, 16oz Cans).

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Label Text Melvin Frostberry Haze:

“Your All-Access Pass to Winter Indulgence hazy IPA.”

Label Text Melvin Timberline Toddy:

“Brewed with hints of honey, lemon and a touch of spice, it’s a cozy twist on a classic hot toddy – crisp, smooth and perfect for fireside sipping. Your après-ski just got a whole lot brighter.”

About Hop Valley Brewing:

Founded in 2009 in the quirkiest enclave of Oregon’s most free-spirited city, Eugene, Hop Valley Brewing proudly embraces the influences of our counter-culture surroundings.   Our innovative, colourfully named and approachable beers proudly show our true character and invite all others to do the same.
Our main point of difference comes the magic of our secret stash: This comes from a dedicated, hard-working friendship with Yakima Chief Hops.   Since 2011 we have helped to develop the Cryo Hop™ process. Thus, creating and nurturing our Stash Series of beers, the first of which, is Bubble Stash.   Now available across Canada.
Now available across Canada

Hop Valley Brewing, originally founded in Springfield, Oregon in 2009, is known for its “refreshingly different” approach to craft beer, particularly its use of Cryo Hops. The brewery, acquired by Tilray Brands in 2024, will be ceasing production at its Eugene, Oregon facility in July 2025, with production shifted to other Tilray-owned breweries. Despite the production shutdown, the local taproom and pilot brew system in Eugene are expected to remain open. 


Founding and Growth:
Hop Valley was established in 2009 by Walter Macbeth, Chuck Hare, Jonas Kunygys, and Trevor Howard. It gained popularity for its use of Cryo Hops, a concentrated hop powder developed in partnership with Yakima Chief Hops. 

Acquisition and Production Shift:
In 2024, Hop Valley was acquired by Tilray Brands, a global cannabis and craft beer company. Tilray is consolidating production, moving Hop Valley’s brewing operations from Eugene to other facilities, including 10 Barrel in Bend and Widmer Brothers in Portland. 

Core Products and Markets:
Hop Valley is known for its approachable, hop-forward beers like the Bubble Stash IPA, which is available across multiple states and even in Canada. The brewery has core markets in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, and Northern California, among others. 

“Hops That Help” Program:
Hop Valley also participates in a program called “Hops That Help,” where a portion of beer sales are donated to charitable causes. 

Taproom and Pilot System:
While production is shifting, Hop Valley’s taproom and pilot brew system in Eugene are expected to remain open, allowing visitors to still experience the brewery’s atmosphere and try its beers. 

About Frogtown Brewery:

Frogtown Brewery is an independent craft brewery and taproom located in northeast Los Angeles along the L.A. River. It was recently named one of the 50 Fastest Growing Breweries in the United States by the Brewers Association.

Owners Adam Kestel and Mike Voss are long-time friends that had a shared passion for home brewing and DIY projects, along with the crazy dream to one day open their own brewery.

With the help of official home brew taster, hammer holder, and LA Native Gustavo Rojas they convinced a small group of close family and friends to invest in this dream to catapult it into reality.

The brewery and taproom opened doors in 2016 with a focus on creating quality handcrafted beers that were served in a comfortable space built for community connection and interaction.

Since opening Frogtown Brewery has made a name for itself in the L.A. craft beer scene with its standout classic Kinky Blonde Ale and experimental releases such as Painkiller, a tiki-inspired IPA made with toasted coconut and pineapple. The taproom boasts an ever-changing selection of beers and a welcoming family and dog-friendly environment.

About Melvin Brewing:

Melvin Brewing is a craft brewery known for its bold IPAs and “madness” brewing philosophy, founded in 2009 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and now based in Alpine, Wyoming, with a focus on community, fun, and unique beer

Origin and Philosophy:
Founded: 2009, starting as a nano brewery in the back of a Thai restaurant in Jackson Hole.
Vision: “If your beer is not madness, it’s not beer”.
Core Beliefs: Respect, Engagement, and Community.
Location: Alpine, Wyoming, on the shore of the Palisades Reservoir.
Mothership: The brewery’s main production and taproom location in Alpine.

Brewery and Products:
Known for: Big IPAs, but also offers a variety of beers, including lighter options, specialty cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic options.

Core Series: Includes beers like Melvin IPA, Juice Theorem, and Star Valley.
Experimental Series: Features innovative and limited-release beers.
RIIPA Series: A rotational program of fresh, innovative Imperial IPAs.
Lazy Dog Collaboration: Melvin Brewing is known for their collaboration with Lazy Dog Restaurants, resulting in house beers like Huckleberry Haze IPA and Whoa, Nellie Lager.

20,000 sq ft facility: Includes a 30-BBL brew house, a welcoming beer garden, and a taproom.
Outdoor space: Features lawn games, lush green grass, and live music.
Indoor space: Includes expressive art, large community tables, and an inviting bar.

Community and Giving Back:
Community Focus: Melvin Brewing is committed to supporting local nonprofits in Wyoming and beyond.
Events: Known for throwing unique and memorable events.
Partnerships: Collaborates with organizations and other breweries to strengthen communities.
Awards and Recognition:

Great American Beer Festival Awards: Won Small Brewpub of the Year in 2015 and Brewery Group of the Year in 2017.