Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGriffin Claw Brewing Company
Birmingham, MI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Griffin Claw's taproom pours a beer lineup that includes Norm's Raggedy IPA, a World Beer Cup gold medal winner, alongside Mr. Bluesky wheat ale and El Rojo red ale. The spirits program lists in-house vodkas, bourbon, rye, gin, rum, and more, with whiskey flights available. Craft cocktails are offered at both taprooms, and guests have singled out the old fashioned. Beer flights are a popular way to sample the range.
- What should I order?
- Start with Norm's Raggedy IPA, a 7.2% ABV American IPA hopped with Cascade, Centennial, and Columbus. It took gold at the 2010 World Beer Cup. For a lighter option, Mr. Bluesky is a 4.5% ABV wheat ale with grapefruit peel. If you prefer spirits, the old fashioned has drawn positive guest feedback.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will find a broad range of styles, from a sessionable wheat ale to a New England IPA. Those interested in spirits can explore in-house distilled offerings and whiskey flights. The taproom also offers zero-proof beverages, making it a possible stop for designated drivers.
- When should I go?
- The taproom includes an outdoor patio and covered patio, making it a suitable spot for enjoying a beer in good weather.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Norm's Raggedy IPA's World Beer Cup gold medal adds distinction to the beer list. The spirits program includes on-site distillation at the Rochester Hills location, with a range of house-made vodkas, whiskeys, gin, rum, and more. Whiskey flights and spirits to-go are available at the taproom.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The and Rochester Hills taprooms both offer craft cocktails, with the Rochester Hills location using in-house distilled spirits. The spirits page mentions signature cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Craft cocktails are available at both taproom locations.
- — Rochester Hills cocktails are made with spirits distilled on site.
Standout selections
- — Rochester Hills taproom offers craft cocktails made from spirits distilled on site.
Spirits
The spirits list includes Claw Vodka, Potato Vodka, Flying Buffalo Bourbon, Rail District Rye Whiskey, Crooks Gin, Doc Rogers Rum, and Krupnik. Rochester Hills distills its own spirits, and the taproom offers whiskey flights and spirits to-go. A guest praised the old fashioned.
Menu strengths
- — A diverse range of house spirits, including vodka, bourbon, rye, gin, and rum.
Standout selections
- — Whiskey flights, available at the taproom.; Old fashioned, recommended by a guest.
Beer
The beer program features a wide range of styles, including Norm's Raggedy IPA, a World Beer Cup gold medal winner, Mr. Bluesky wheat ale, El Rojo red ale, and Conflict of Interest New England IPA. The Rochester Hills taproom has over 30 taps, and beer flights are popular among guests.
Menu strengths
- — Norm's Raggedy IPA won Gold at the 2010 World Beer Cup.
- — Diverse styles, from a 4.5% ABV wheat ale to a 7.2% ABV IPA.
- — Over 30 taps at the Rochester Hills location.
Standout selections
- — Norm's Raggedy IPA: American IPA, 7.2% ABV, 65 IBU, hopped with Cascade, Centennial, and Columbus.
- — Mr. Bluesky: American Wheat Ale with grapefruit peel, 4.5% ABV, 10 IBU.
- — El Rojo: Red Ale, 6.5% ABV, 25 IBU.
- — Conflict of Interest: New England IPA with Nelson Sauvin hops, 6% ABV, 25 IBU.
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