Grizzly Claw - Organic *DARK* roast full of flavour and not too bitter or oily

2025-12-29    -S.

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ahh... Dark, Rich Tasting, Smooth, yet NOT weak, NICE & DELICIOUS!

2025-12-23    -Ellen

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!

5.0 out of 5 stars Kicking Horse is terrific

2025-12-29    -Penelope Jane

I absolutely love this brand organic coffee! Grizzly claw is my favorite but all flavors are great. I love brewing my own coffee if I have anything by Kicking Horse! To me this brand is the absolute best quality and flavor. I got a hat in the habit of grinding my own coffee during the pandemic and now I will never switch back

5.0 out of 5 stars The best high quality whole bean for daily use

2026-02-04    -TuacaTom

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great dark roast that's not bitter.

2026-01-28    -Carolyn

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Coffee

2026-01-13    -AmazonShopper

Smooth and delicious.

Love the taste

2026-02-01    -TrueNorth

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

3.0 out of 5 stars OK; but not top choice

2026-01-11    -ThoughfulShopper

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.

3.0 out of 5 stars OK; but not top choice

2026-01-14    -ThoughfulShopper

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.

My favourite blend

2026-02-15    -GMK IS OK

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.