(Akron, OH) – Hoppin Frog is slated to release two new beers soon:

Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout

and Outta Kilter Wee Heavy Scotch-style Red Ale.

Aging is taking place in Whiskey barrels as I write and according to the brewery, the beer should be released in 4-6 weeks. BA user, DrGonzo3705, was able to get more info from Hoppin Frog’s Fred Karm: “They have been aging in Heaven Hill Whiskey barrels since Jan 21st. He said he should probably start tasting it in about a week and bottling just depends on the beer’s maturation. This will be bottle-only and he is guessing 86-87ish cases with 22oz bottles somewhere around $13. He said he wants to sell about 12 cases or so at the brewery and the rest will go to Cavalier Distributors (He was specific to say he didn’t intend on giving Superior any).” “4 barrels [obtained through Cavalier] right now and it is all being bottled.”

The regular Crusher Imperial Stout has earned numerous accolades as a top 100 beer at both Beer Advocate and RateBeer. In addition, the brew won Gold at the 2008 Great American Beer Festival, knocking off 43 other entrants.

As for the other beer, again from Gonzo: “Outta Kilter, the new Scotch Ale, will be bottling in the next week and Fred will have some at the Rock Bottom Winter Warmer Fest. Its a Red Scotch Ale that he said he first used with Thirsty Dog so I’m guessing it’s similar to Twisted Kilt?”

Stats:

Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout
9.7% ABV, 107 OG, 25.3 P, 60 IBU

Outta Kilter
8.2% ABV, 86 OG, 20.7 P, 23 IBU