Hoppin’ Frog Brewery (Akron, OH)
For the new year and cold weather I decided to go for a big warming beer. Hoppin’ Frog has a great line up with fantastic beers. Today, I was fortunate enough to get my hands on this bad boy. Their whiskey barrel aged version of D.O.R.I.S. the Destroyer! Sounds like a perfect concoction to help stay warm.
Right as I began my pour, I picked up bold whiskey and vanilla aromas. I also noticed how dark this beer was. Its not just a dark stout with a caramel hue. This beer is black. It may even put motor oil to shame. The head was light and fizzy and almost completely faded before I could dip my nose into the glass. I took a few more whiffs to enjoy the whiskey and vanilla. The taste is full of rich roasted malts and a velvety mouth feel. Just as its malty goodness fill your taste buds, whiskey and vanilla come in to play. The whiskey notes follow through to the finish leaving you with the satisfaction of both a solid stout, and a smooth shot of high end whiskey. If you see a bottle still hanging out on the shelf of your favorite beer store, I highly recommend you pick up some Barrel Aged D.O.R.I.S. Cheers!
Make sure you check out their website and extensive list of awards, like the fact that they were rated 17th best brewery in the world! Also, best beer and best brewery in Ohio.
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