454 Horse Power

I LOVE this coffee; it's just what I was looking for... dark taste yet not bitter. This coffee tastes GREAT the price is lower than organic coffee at my local Trader Joe's. For a while I have not been able to find DARK ROAST coffee in organic, just mild and medium! And the non-organic dark coffee that I find costs more than this Kicking Horse Coffee, Grizzly Claw, Dark Roast. My son thought this coffee was weak, but then... he puts LOTS of coffee creamer - very, very sweet and he adds hot chocolate mix - again, very sweet and he adds ICE and drinks the coffee COLD... so, I'm not so sure we can trust his judgment about whether this is weak coffee. For me, I have tried a LOT of coffee for years and I have found in this coffee to be a GREAT coffee for me! The way I prepare is that I have reusable PODS and I fill them with this coffee. I grind the beans to be very FINE and I stuff the POD as packed as I can get it, which is a lot when it's finely ground. This totally works for me. ... Ahh... Dark, Rich Tasting, Smooth, yet NOT weak, NICE & DELICIOUS!

If you like your coffee rich, bold, and strong without being bitter, Grizzly Claw is the perfect pick. The aroma hits you the moment you open the bag—deep chocolate and a little earthy sweetness. Once brewed, it’s smooth with a full body, and has this nice cocoa-like finish that lingers in a really satisfying way. It’s strong enough to wake me up in the morning but not harsh like some dark roasts can be. I’ve tried it both in a drip machine and French press, and it comes out great either way—full-flavored, never weak. The beans are fresh, the grind consistency (if you buy ground) is solid, and I really appreciate that it’s organic and fair trade. It feels good knowing I’m getting a high-quality coffee that’s responsibly sourced. If you’re looking for a dark roast that’s smooth, bold, and delicious, Grizzly Claw is absolutely worth trying. I’ll be keeping this stocked in my kitchen.

Damn. That’s some good coffee! I love it! Really nice aroma and just the kind of taste I love! I ground the beans and it was just that much more amazing

This is a smooth, middle-of-the-road dark roast coffee. It's organic, which I like, but lacks some character that I enjoy in Mayorga. But Kicking Horse is less expensive and many will like its smooth flavor. I'm not blown away by it, but I can recommend it for its price.

Great coffee. Fresh and flavorful

Decent coffee; but not as flavorful or bold as other brands I purchase on here. Price is typically a little above the other brands I like; but decided to try it at least once.

Bought this since I wasn't satisfied any longer with a well know brand. The beans are very shiny /oily and not dried out. I bought whole bean in error so I bought a great grinder. I like that the entire 2 pounds aren't ground and I grind what I need. It's a dark roast but not bitter and doesn't leave a bitter aftertaste. It scored for one of the top 5 coffee brands.

My favorite whole bean coffee for daily use. High quality, organic, pesticide free, smooth, best cost and taste in this category. Will continue indefinitely on my subscribe and save for the 2.2lb whole bean Grizzly Claw.

Because this product is coffee beans, it goes rather quickly. Certainly doesn't last as long as a bag of pre-ground would. I also have to take into consideration that I only use a French press and I like my coffee strong which all adds to how quickly it disappears. French press should have course ground beans, so all of these elements add up to the beans not lasting so long. None-the-less, it's the best coffee I've ever had.

I buy the beans and grind them at home. This brand has excellent flavors and makes delicious coffee.

Prompted delivery, good price (on sale) and great taste.

I've tried many different coffee blends and most of them don't live up to my expectations. I tried the Grizzly brew and had been drinking it for a while. I actually bought the 454 by accident as the packaging is quite similar. Now I prefer the 454. I can't quite articulate the flavor notes etc., but I do know it's a good cup of coffee that doesn't taste bitter or weak either. It's just right.

I highlighted the DARK in the title because coffee drinkers deserve to know a mostly recent health concern being ignored from discussion. Only within the last few years the issue of Acrylamide has popped up, a cancer causing chemical also created in the roasting of coffee. Contrary to original belief that a hotter and longer burn equals higher levels (kettle cooked potato chips have more than regular), a longer roast of the beans allows this chemical to evapourate and have less in your coffee (medium and light having more - instant coffee having the highest, but DYOR). So why not only drink dark roast if better safe than sorry with your daily favourite beverage? This selection reminds me of the strong flavourful roasts from that big brand on every corner but without the bitter taste or oily beans that can ruin my grinder.