AKRON, Ohio - Hoppin' Frog Brewery is offering brewers a chance to bid for the opportunity to make beer at the Akron brewery.

It's part of the Spirits of the Civic fundraising gala and online auction, which runs through Saturday April 7. Those interested can click on the link to see the auction items, then go to Hoppin Frog's entry. The winner will help name their beer, participate in the label design, help with brewing and assist in bottling.

A release party will be held, and the winner will receive five cases of their beer, which also will be available on draft in the tasting room and in bottles. Some local retailers will sell the beer.

Winning bidder must be 21 or older and not an owner, employee, or seek to be employed in the beer industry.

The annual Spirits of the Civic gala is Saturday, April 7. You do not have to buy a ticket to bid in the auction. The theater is at 182 S. Main St., Akron.