Grizzly Peak Brewing Company

Grizzly Peak Brewing CompanyGrizzly Peak Brewing Company
Grizzly Peak Brewing CompanyGrizzly Peak Brewing Company
Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

120 West Washington Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104
United States

(734) 741-PEAK | map
grizzlypeak.net
BEER STATS
Average:
3.68
Beers:
39
Ratings:
339
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.82
Reviews:
57
Ratings:
113
pDev:
11.52%
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Ratings by Rocks:
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Reviewed by Rocks from Massachusetts

3.63/5  rDev -5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3
I stopped in Grizzly Peak while in Ann Arbor last weekend. The place is fairly big, with a good sized bar area, lots of booths, and even outside seating. Seems like a good spot to stop in and watch the game.

They had at least ten beers on draft, running the gammit of IPAs to seasonals. I only had a couple of pints but my wife had a sampler of all of the ones they had on draft. I found them to be mostly hit or miss, but the one I found best was their Bear Paw Porter.

Overall, a pretty good place that I'd go back to if given the chance.
Sep 22, 2010
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Reviewed by PapaGoose03 from Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4
My wife and I stopped here for lunch and a beer and to renew my memory of the place. I've been here several times in the distant past but never rated/reviewed it here on BA. The pub occupies four storefronts in a classic old building along a busy street in downtown. (The street is closed presently, probably for a social district.) There is seating in all four sections of the brewery, and two sections have a bar, although I think one is just overflow when the place is busy. The main bar has seating. Some sidewalk seating is also available. The brewing equipment is situated at the front of one of the sections. The interior is very typical of the interior of a pub with a lot of wood and brick finishes on the walls. There were a couple TVs in the bar section but I didn't look in the other areas. I liked the vibe. The place was not busy at mid-afternoon on a Wednesday, so service was very good.

There are 11 taps plus two hand-pulls for cask ale (only 8 beers were available). The Sheerwater Burton-style IPA and a version of their Urban War Bear IPA that had roasted citrus were the two beers on cask, I didn't notice these two cask options until we were ready to leave, but the bartender gave me a taste of each. The Sheerwater was outstanding. I had the Pivo Czech Pils, and my wife had the Steelhead Red Ale. Both were very tasty.

The food that we ordered was also very good. They have some liquor and wine as other drink options. Beer is available to go in growlers. This place is a very worthy visit.
Jun 07, 2022
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Reviewed by VoxRationis from New York

4.45/5  rDev +16.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
What a fantastic find! Grizzly Peak is a brewery and gastropub located just south of the University of Michigan campus. On stepping in, I immediately noted that there were two separate bars at either end of the location with two hand drawn, cask ales and an additional dozen or so house brews. Lots of wood paneling and brass provide authenticity and ambience. Ample seating, the server was lovely and the food was really excellent. I thought the two cask offerings were top notch. Also, fantastic place to watch Michigan games, if you don't have tickets. This is our go-to place in Ann Arbor.
Aug 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.8 by JimboBrews54 from Michigan

Oct 17, 2018
 
Rated: 4.19 by Rubezahl from Pennsylvania

Jul 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.18 by Coho11 from Ohio

Jul 22, 2018
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Reviewed by DavidRandall from Michigan

3.63/5  rDev -5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.25 | selection: 3.75 | food: 3.5
We had a smoked turkey sandwich with gouda. It was good but nothing stood out. Service was ok on a Saturday afternoon. We had a two year old with us and they did seat us in an area that would allow a high chair without being in an aisle. After our beers were ordered, it did take a little longer than expected to get them considering the place was at least 75 % empty. The server never brought the grilled cheese sandwich that was ordered for the 2 year old. Thankfully, it was not on the tab either. The server was not a student, over 30 at least. Only mentioned because Ann Arbor is a collage town.
Jun 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.71 by stadmo1 from Michigan

Jun 09, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Kjager13 from Michigan

Dec 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.33 by BenHoppy from Michigan

Dec 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by tazzman from Florida

Aug 28, 2017
 
Rated: 3.31 by HopHEAD1522 from Michigan

Jul 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.82 by Gagnonsux from Texas

Jul 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by Gemini6 from Michigan

Apr 30, 2017
 
Rated: 2.93 by PrestigeWorldwide from Michigan

Apr 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.85 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Jan 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.73 by jophish17 from Georgia

Nov 11, 2016
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Reviewed by lochraneg from New Hampshire

4.39/5  rDev +14.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.75
Another cool spot on the streets of Ann Arbor. I wish they had a better beer selection. Wasn't impressed with their in house IPA or their Sour Wheat Ale either. Cool outdoor patio area we were able to bring our dogs and sit under the sun. They even have a doggy treat menu.
Jun 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.69 by tommy5 from Michigan

Feb 28, 2016
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Reviewed by GreatStoutman from Texas

4.45/5  rDev +16.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | food: 4.5
This was like a second home to me, and I can't say enough good things about the staff here. Great food and a menu that changes often to go with a hand full of great beers. Always have a couple casks conditioned beers available and they have rotating beers probably every week if not every couple of days.
Jan 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by JDoHo from Michigan

May 30, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by nlmartin from Ohio

May 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by BoyDrinksWorld from Michigan

Apr 22, 2015
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Reviewed by Romoworld from Michigan

2.93/5  rDev -23.3%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3 | selection: 2.5 | food: 2.75
The food we didn't really eat, we just had an appetizer which were soft pretzels, the pretzels were nice and soft but the sauce was not good at all but luckily their Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard saved it, the beer selection was small but not too bad though. I had a Bear Paw Porter which was really good it had hints of Roasted Coffee beans and Hazelnut I then had the County Cork Irish Stout. This is a very watered down version of a Stout. It was not good in fact I don't even want to finish hut I don't waste beer. The service was quiet but they brought our food and beer on a timely manner. Don't know if I would go here again because the beer didn't meet my standards.
Mar 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by MisterMagoo from Michigan

Feb 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.88 by bowzer4birdie from Illinois

Feb 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.17 by BryanA from Michigan

Feb 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.45 by aboyd87 from Michigan

Jan 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.96 by Brandonparrent from Michigan

Jan 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by moshea from Michigan

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Agentveba from North Carolina

Dec 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by loganburgh from Michigan

Nov 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by avwrite from California

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by beornagain from Canada (ON)

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by acostuhhh from Michigan

Nov 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Indianpaleale from Michigan

Oct 04, 2014
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Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Funny, I always forget about Grizzly Peak when I think about when I found the micro movement. I've been drinking here since 1996 (or 97) when I lived in Ann Arbor and was here pretty regularly for the next few years until I left. I wish I could get back more often. Atmosphere is pretty chill. The beer is average to good. What has always stood out for me is the beer cheese soup at Grizzly Peak.
Oct 03, 2014
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Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

3.85/5  rDev +0.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Cool rustic brewpub in the university entertainment district. All the wood gives the place the feeling of a lodge in the wilderness. Well assorted tap list and fast friendly bartenders.
Sep 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.76 by buschbeer from Ohio

Sep 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.72 by Abinlp from Michigan

Sep 21, 2014
Grizzly Peak Brewing Company in Ann Arbor, MI
Brewery rating: 3.68 out of 5 with 339 ratings