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Griffin Claw Brewing Company’s official opening day may be July 18th, 2013 but it all started when Dan Rogers began working his magic at Big Rock Chophouse in Birmingham, MI. Dan had been brewing since 1991 and eventually found his way to Big Rock in 2004, this is the unofficial start of Griffin Claw. Dan continued hammering out amazing beers in the small confines of Big Rock and the Michigan beer community started taking notice. It wasn’t until 2010 that his name and beers received a lot more attention. 2010 was a big year, winning two World Beer Cup medals for Norm’s Raggedy Ass and Bonnie’s Raggedy Ass.

Griffin Claw’s culture is that of growth. Our path to get where we are has been a quick one but it’s because of our people. We are centered around young, hungry, active beer enthusiasts – with a foundation of grizzled vets. Our love for this Great Beer State is increased as the days go on and we love the industry that we’re in.
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Flying Buffalo Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout: Becharas Coffee (2021) from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
6.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Tried on 20 Aug 2022 at 00:51
IpaPils (12697) reviewed
Flying Buffalo Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Svart med lys brunt skum. Lukter salt lakris, trevirke, mørk sjokolade og svisker. Middels fylde. Smaker salt lakris, kaffe, trevirke og tydelig bourbon i avslutningen. Lang.
Tried on 12 Aug 2022 at 23:53
Arsol (5083) reviewed
Flying Buffalo Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Svart med tynt beige skum. Lukter trevirke, røstet malt, sjokolade og salt lakris. Smaker svisker, sjokolade og noe alkohol. Kjenner whiskey i ettersmaken.
Tried on 12 Aug 2022 at 23:52
deyholla (23111) reviewed
Security & Finance from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can. Pours a clear gold with a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has a good amount of grass with light citrus, a touch of papaya and a grain backbone. Flavor has light pine and grass with a bit of citrus, some papaya and a light grain note underlying.
Tried from Can on 15 Jun 2022 at 03:31
deyholla (23111) reviewed
Norm's Raggedy Ass IPA from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
On tap. Pours a clear gold with a slight orange hue and a white head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has light pine and citrus rind with a bit of grain and light fruits underlying. Flavor is a bit more pine forward with some grass, citrus and sweet grains supporting.
Tried from Draft on 06 May 2022 at 21:49
Camons (21957) reviewed
Great White Buffalo (2019) from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8.5
Can @ Cafe Albert. Pours black with a fading tan head. Aroma of roasted malt, caramel, rich coffee, nuts, expresso, vanilla, light chocolate, mild bourbon. Flavor is sweet, light bitter, roast malt, caramel, rich coffee, vanilla, chocolate, bourbon. Medium body, average carbonation, sweet finish with warming alcohol. 300422
Tried from Can on 30 Apr 2022 at 12:00
blackflag321 (3067) ticked
Flying Buffalo Double Barrel Reserve Imperial Stout from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Tried on 10 Apr 2022 at 19:02
willisread (9909) reviewed
Flying Buffalo Double Barrel Reserve Imperial Stout (2021) from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draft at Craft Breww City. Pours a deep brown to black with a finger of tan head that dissipates quickly. Aromas of dark fruit - fig and prune with heavy bourbon barrel and vanilla notes as it warms. Palate is similar, quite thin in mouthfeel though. Finishes a bit rough around the edges with bourbon, vanilla and dark chocolate covered figs.
Tried from Draft at Craft Breww City on 10 Apr 2022 at 03:06
shrubber (16041) reviewed
3 Scrooges from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Heavy clove, orange, caramel malt, and hay aroma. Chestnut brown with large tan head. Moderately sweet clove, cinnamon, orange, caramel malt, and mildly bitter hay flavor. Good body. The only thing I've smelled with more clove aroma was pure cloves but thankfully the flavor is much more subdued. Very nice.
Tried on 19 Mar 2022 at 00:37
willisread (9909) reviewed
Soupy-C Milk Stout from Griffin Claw Brewing Company
4 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 6.5
Can from Livonia Liquor. Pours a clear black with a finger of beige foam that lingers. Big espresso notes on the nose with some cinnamon and lactose as it warms. Palate is very similar with coffee leading the way. A bit thin on the mouthfeel though. Finishes sweet with chocolate, lactose and coffee which adds a bit of bitterness back.
Tried from Can from Livonia Liquor & Fine Wine on 06 Feb 2022 at 03:19