This company first opened in 1997 as a brewpub by co-owner John Najeway in Canton. In 2002, Thirsty Dog began work on distribution of its award-winning beer. Pub locations expanded to Montrose and Dayton. A change in partnership and lease issues in Canton led to the closing of the pubs. Thirsty Dog reopened in Akron in 2006 and remains at the same location.
Thirsty Dog's Awards
Siberian Night (Imperial Stout)
2003 Bronze Medal / 2005 Gold Medal / 2006 Bronze Medal at Great American Beer Festival
Hoppus Maximus (Red Ale)
2001 Silver Medal / 2003 Bronze Medal / 2005 Bronze Medal at Great American Beer Festival
Old Leghumper (Porter)
2000 Bronze Medal / 2002 Gold Medal at World Beer Cup
For a complete list of awards, click here
photo by Micah Beree
Rated 20th on ‘Best Brewer in the World for 2012’ list by Ratebeer.com, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery was established in 2006. Today, the company distributes beer in 18 states and 12 foreign countries. Brewer Fred Karm once brewed for Thirsty Dog before moving out on his own.
Hoppin' Frog's Awards
Barrel-Aged BORIS the Crusher (Barrel-aged Stout)
2012 Gold Medal at World Beer Cup
2012 Gold Medal at
International Beer Festival
BORIS the Crusher (Oatmeal Imperial Stout)
2008 Gold Medal / 2011 Gold Medal at Great American Beer Festival
Frog’s Hollow Double Pumpkin Ale
2010 Gold Medal at
Great American Beer Festival
For a complete list of the awards, click here
