Restaurant
Unclaimed profileGriffin Claw Clubhouse
Rochester Hills, MI · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Griffin Claw Clubhouse is a brewery and distillery in one stop. The beer list is the main draw, anchored by Norm's Raggedy IPA, a World Beer Cup gold medal winner, plus seasonal and year-round house pours. The distillery turns out Claw Vodka and aged whiskeys that show up in craft cocktails. A reliable choice for drinkers who want to taste the full range of a single producer.
- What should I order?
- Start with Norm's Raggedy IPA, the 7.2% ABV American IPA with citrus and pine that took Gold at the 2010 World Beer Cup. If you prefer something lighter, Tried & True Lager has earned customer praise. For a stronger pour, the house-distilled Blue Corn Whiskey, aged seven years and bottled at 111 proof, is a distinctive choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the award-winning IPA and the wide tap list. Spirits drinkers can explore house-made vodkas and whiskeys, including a high-proof blue corn whiskey.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Few venues combine a World Beer Cup gold medal beer with an on-site distillery. Griffin Claw produces both the beer and the spirits, from Claw Vodka to Blue Corn Whiskey, giving drinkers a chance to compare the full range of a single craft producer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The bar uses house-distilled spirits in signature craft cocktails. Old fashioneds and mules as well-made and strong, with a variety of unique drinks on offer stands out repeatedly.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are built on the venue's own premium spirits, creating a cohesive house style.
- — Customer accounts praise the strength and quality of old fashioneds and mules.
Standout selections
- — Old Fashioned, made with house spirits per customer reports.
Beer
A brewery turning out a diverse lineup of year-round and seasonal beers. Norm's Raggedy IPA took Gold at the 2010 World Beer Cup. Customers single out Tried & True Lager and Norm's Raggedy Ass IPA as standouts on a wide tap list.
Menu strengths
- — Norm's Raggedy IPA is a World Beer Cup Gold medal winner, a mark of quality.
- — The tap list spans a wide range of styles, from a grapefruit wheat ale to a coffee stout.
- — House beers earn customer praise, with Tried & True Lager and Norm's Raggedy Ass IPA called standouts.
Standout selections
- — Norm's Raggedy IPA: American IPA, 7.2% ABV, hoppy with citrus and pine.
- — Mr. Bluesky: American Wheat Ale brewed with grapefruit peel, 4.5% ABV.
- — El Rojo: robust red ale with malty, roasty caramel flavor, 6.5% ABV.
- — The Macchiato: milk stout with coffee, cinnamon, and caramel, 7% ABV, seasonal.
Spirits
An on-site distillery producing a range of house spirits, from a six-times-distilled vodka to a seven-year-aged blue corn whiskey. The lineup includes whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, and more, all made under the Griffin Claw name.
Menu strengths
- — The distillery produces a broad range of spirits including vodka, whiskey, gin, and rum.
- — Claw Vodka is distilled six times from grain, indicating a focus on craft quality.
- — Blue Corn Whiskey and 3 Scrooges Whiskey offer aged, cask-strength options.
Standout selections
- — Claw Vodka: 80 proof, distilled from grain.; Blue Corn Whiskey: 111 proof, aged 7 years in charred new oak.
- — 3 Scrooges Whiskey: 80 proof, aged 5 years.
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