A Final Toast to our Hops on One Leg® NE IPA
Hops on One Leg®: A Partnership Brewed with Purpose
At the Move For Jenn Foundation, we believe that every partnership has the power to be equally beneficial —and sometimes, that impact and benefit comes in the form of something delicious and hoppy.
The Story Behind the Brew
Our Hops on One Leg® New England IPA is more than just a craft beer; it’s story of resilience, community, and mission-driven collaboration. The idea was born when Move For Jenn teamed up with Andrew Viapiano and Mike Smoak of Middle James Brewing Company.
From the start, this wasn’t just about creating a great beer—it was about creating impact. Jenn, a sarcoma amputee herself, helped inspire the name of the beer and the label, which features a prosthetic leg with hops shaped like wings, inspired by the Greek messenger god Hermes. It perfectly reflects our motto, “Move Because You Can.”
A Local Collaboration with Big Results
The first batch of Hops on One Leg® debuted at our annual Pajamas All Day 5K/10K in December of 2021, and the community response was incredible. What started as one release quickly turned into multiple batches available at taprooms and retailers across the Carolinas.
By April 2022, more than 3,500 pints had been sold, with proceeds fueling grants for activewear prosthetics and supporting targeted sarcoma research. As of 2025, Hops on One Leg® has been one of, if not the best selling beer produced by Middle James.
The beer also didn’t just stay local—it also made waves nationally. In July 2022, Hops on One Leg® earned a bronze medal in the U.S. Open Beer Championship in the Juicy or Hazy Strong Pale Ale category, proving that a good cause can taste pretty great too.
Why It Matters
This partnership with Middle James Brewing has been special from the very beginning. Andrew, Mike, and their team didn’t just lend their name to a project—they poured their creativity, passion, and generosity into every step. Together, we’ve built something that spreads awareness, brings people together, and directly funds life-changing prosthetics for amputees.
To everyone who’s ordered a pint, shared the story, or stocked Hops on One Leg® in their bar—thank you. You are proof that community support makes big things possible.
What’s Next?
We raise our glass to Middle James Brewing and to all of you who’ve joined us on this journey. The impact has been real, the gratitude is endless, and the story isn’t over yet.
Because if you loved Hops on One Leg®, you’ll be excited to know… another hoppy project may just be brewing soon!