And the owners don’t take that invitation lightly. Griffin Claw’s Scott LePage said the brewery is working on something special for the sold-out crowd at this week’s event – a Zoo Brew.
Griffin Claw Master Brewer Dan Rogers created a beer with a name worthy of the event itself. Zoo Brew is an amber ale brewed with European hops. It’s a recipe Rogers has perfected and revised since his earlier days in the industry at Michigan Brewing Co. The style chosen came from a request by organizers at the Detroit Zoo. Rogers has taken full advantage of Griffin Claw’s high efficiency Muera Mash filter system in creating the recipe. Beer fans can expect a light biscuit and caramel malt flavor. Zoo Brew clocks in at 5.5 percent alcohol by volume.
Brewed fresh April 7, LePage called Zoo Brew “a collaborative effort” between the brewery and Powers Distributing Co. in Orion Township. For the time being the beer will be available first to lucky ticket-holders attending the May 7 event, then throughout the year at the Detroit Zoo. A portion of proceeds from beer sold at the zoo will be donated back to support the Detroit Zoo.
Also on May 7, LePage said those who visit the Griffin Claw Brewing Co. will have a chance to order Zoo Brew. “The beer will debut in the taproom Thursday to coincide with the event,” he said. For now, the beer will be available on draft only.
Griffin Claw Master Brewer Dan Rogers created a beer with a name worthy of the event itself. Zoo Brew is an amber ale brewed with European hops. It’s a recipe Rogers has perfected and revised since his earlier days in the industry at Michigan Brewing Co. The style chosen came from a request by organizers at the Detroit Zoo. Rogers has taken full advantage of Griffin Claw’s high efficiency Muera Mash filter system in creating the recipe. Beer fans can expect a light biscuit and caramel malt flavor. Zoo Brew clocks in at 5.5 percent alcohol by volume.
Brewed fresh April 7, LePage called Zoo Brew “a collaborative effort” between the brewery and Powers Distributing Co. in Orion Township. For the time being the beer will be available first to lucky ticket-holders attending the May 7 event, then throughout the year at the Detroit Zoo. A portion of proceeds from beer sold at the zoo will be donated back to support the Detroit Zoo.
Also on May 7, LePage said those who visit the Griffin Claw Brewing Co. will have a chance to order Zoo Brew. “The beer will debut in the taproom Thursday to coincide with the event,” he said. For now, the beer will be available on draft only.
About Powers Distributing
Powers Distributing was established in 1939 and is currently owned and operated by company co-presidents Robert and Gerald Powers. Powers Distributing has over 200 employees and 45 trucks managing 85 brands through 30 different supplier relationships across Oakland and Macomb Counties. Powers Distributing and its many suppliers strongly oppose illegal underage drinking, and for decades have played an active role by teaming with parents and educators to implement programs that help prevent underage access and illegal underage drinking. Powers Distributing is located at 3700 Giddings Road, Orion Township, Mich. 48359. For more information about Powers Distributing visit www.powersdistributing.com, and visit Powers on Facebook, Twitter @PowersDist, and Pinterest.
