Barrel Aged D.O.R.I.S the Destroyer Double Oatmeal Russian Imperial Stout
Hoppin Frog Brewing Company
Hey! What are you doing tonight? I’ll tell you what I’m doing, I’m getting destroyed. That’s right, I’m getting destroyed with a can of Hoppin’ Frog Barrel Aged D.O.R.I.S. the Destroyer Double Imperial Stout, which Akron, Ohio’s Hoppin’ Frog calls a Stout Aged in Whiskey Barrels.
The first time I got destroyed was with a bottle of the non-barrel aged version of D.O.R.I.S back in 2016. The first time I enjoyed the barrel aged version was in mid-March of 2023, on tap at Truck and Tap in Woodstock, Georgia. I recorded these notes then:
Last beer of my birthday pub crawl and the best without doubt. Coffee, licorice, dark chocolate, wood, and lots of booze. This was amazing.
When I enjoyed the straight version in 2016, I aged the bottle for four years, and the can of Barrel Aged D.O.R.I.S. I am here to speak of today was also aged, though I do not know how long. It was stamped on the bottom Best by APR-22-2025. I bought it at Sherlock’s in Kennesaw but do not remember how much I paid for it. The beer has an alcohol content of 10.5% by volume.
About Hoppin Frog Brewing Company
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.
Tasting Notes
Hoppin’ Frog Barrel Aged D.O.R.I.S. the Destroyer Double Imperial Stout pours to a jet-black color with a medium tan head and a nose of dark chocolate and boozy Scotch whiskey. Taking a sip, the beer is full in body, again rich with smooth chocolate notes. It’s woody, so much so I get splinters in my tongue. With age I am not getting the licorice but the coffee is here, some dark fruit and in the finish, lots of booze.
Value & Verdict
Just outstanding, but Hoppin’ Frog is known for its outstanding beers. I will be sure to look for more of this special treat, and I look forward to getting destroyed again.
