Griffin Claw Brewing Company

I've enjoyed their brews since they were a small operation, and it's been wonderful to see them grow. Best Fish and Chips I've ever had the fortune of tasting, and Screaming Pumpkin is just as good now as it was about 10 years back.

Food was good, service pretty good but restaurant was cold and way too loud. If you want to have dinner with friends and conversation I wouldn’t recommend it.

So, it's Friday, rush hour is starting, it's raining and I'm 45 minutes from home, minimum. Where's the nearest brewery? Today the answer is Griffin Claw in Birmingham. The staff is terrific. The hostess and my server both had a sense of humor. The beer and cider selection are big, 17 brews 9 ciders. I will have return to sample every one. (Darn) They do cocktails, too. Check out the Naval strength gin at 115 proof. After I ordered a flight of RISs (I"m not explaining it. You know or you don't), I ordered the Nightmare on Eton Street burger. When a gauntlet is thrown down, I usually pick it up. They aren't lying about the heat. And it's messy. But I already want another I'm only 1/2 way through this one. The fries are tasty but WAY too salty. They will suck up some of that 12% ABV beer, though. I would want to move in were it not so loud once the clientele numbers increased.

Nice ambience, lot beer on the tap choice, great brewery!

Muchberg supreme is always delicious! Wish they would bring over the truffle burger from the Rochester Hills location. Menu doesn't seem to change and it would be nice to see some new dishes. The duck confit burger was amazing but that was probably 4-5 years ago.