In 2021, I thought I had found The One: Kicking Horse Coffee's Kick Ass, but my grinder had other ideas.
When you’re suddenly awakened from a deep sleep by a loud noise, your skin tends to crawl and not come back. It was my coffee grinder going in the middle of the night. Only my 18-year old senior, Sam, and I were home. It was 1:57 am and Chicago can be quiet at that time. Not the grinder. I slowly creeped into the kitchen to see the out-of-control grinder was working its way through every bean in the hopper. I had to pull the plug.
Awake, I started looking online for a new grinder, the perfect grinder, of course. I can never spend too much time researching. However, in a moment of distraction, I checked out the beautiful Kicking Horse Coffee website.
Do they sell grinders?
No. But what I did find was... their all-new Grizzly Claw Coffee.
It’s beautiful packaging and knowing they make amazing coffee, meant ordering a 2.2 lb bag of Grizzly Claw beans from a trusted company like Kicking Horse is an easy choice. And just like that, it was hooray… and yay… and whatever I should say to express my extreme happiness.
I Found The Greatest Coffee On The Planet
Grizzly Claw has, for now, dethroned Kicking Horse Coffee's Kick Ass as the champion of coffees. And here’s why I’m prepared to say that. Grizzly Claw is a dark roast, never bitter, and it’s so very smooth, rich, and full-bodied with a hint of chocolate. It's everything you need to kick off the day, kick on after lunch, and if you're one of the (un)lucky ones (un)fazed by caffeine's jitters, it can help you burn the midnight oil.
What You Need To Know About Grizzly Claw Coffee
This is what you get:
Grizzly Claw is available as grounds in 10 oz bags, and beans come in 10 oz, or a giant 2.2 lb bag (recommended as I am pretty sure you’re going to love it).
Coarse ground drip coffee is my favorite. It delivers a less forced outcome and calm smoothness that you can savor beyond the cup.
And as for the caffeine content - I have not yet found the answer anywhere, but it seems to have a good amount.
Don’t Tell Anyone or Tell Everyone
As I alternated between Kick Ass and Grizzly Claw, there was some crossover between the end of one bag and the beginning of a new one. I then discovered that when the beans mixed, the result was something that was made for the toughest coffee drinkers out there. I then even experimented with a more precise half-and-half mix of Kick Ass and Grizzly Claw, and it’s another winner. The rich chocolate and licorice notes of Kick Ass with the smooth, full-bodied character of Grizzly Claw. It's not for the faint of heart, but it delivers a blend of note.
My Favorite Way To Enjoy Grizzly Claw Coffee
I’m on the oat milk bus these days. To be more specific, Organic Kirkland Oat Milk. It’s quite amazing what they’ve produced and how they compare with the competition - you can read about it here.
And Who Should Give It A Go?
You! That is, if you want a smooth and luxurious start to your day that turns out to be surprisingly affordable. Just think, what you can spend at a coffee shop for two to four cups, you’ll spend in a month with Grizzly Claw in your place.
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If you're looking for a bold, flavorful roast that's good for you and the planet, give their Grizzly Claw Coffee a try. It may just be the best coffee beans in the world. You will not be disappointed!
PS: I got the super fantastic OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder. It’s slick and smooth, but more about that another time. Hooray!