Great find! This was recommended by a friend and I loved it! It was very busy on a Sunday with all ages. Live country music playing inside which was very fun. It was so packed and it was a little confusing to figure out where to go and the only menu on the wall was blocked by a bunch of people standing (a good problem I guess!) I started with the hard cider which was good, I wish it was a tad sweeter but it was still crisp. I'm not even a beer person but I tried a sample of the Tiny Little Baby Kitty (something adorable like that) and I was obsessed so I had to get a glass. I will go back here just for that. We sat outside, plenty of tables and very chill vibes. There was a food truck outside but we didn't order from there but maybe next time! read more

Been frequenting Rushing Duck since they opened. Great beer, along the heritage trail, next to a farm, in walking distance to shops and town... have I sold this place enough? I LOVE Rushing Duck. Their beer, their service, their location! read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Sad Panda cider - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

What really sets Rushing Duck apart is the community feel. Locals gather for trivia nights, live acoustic sets, and Amazing food truck visits. It's the kind of place where the staff know your name and remember your favorite pour. If you're looking for a relaxed spot with great beer and even better people, this little brewery is worth the visit. A real stand out. read more

Great brewery with some amazingly delicious and refreshing beers. Visited Rushing Duck after a 35 mile bike ride in the Heritage bike trail, which is directly across the street. Nice indoor area and a large covered and uncovered seating area outside. read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Post bike ride beer - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

Rushing Duck makes great beer. Period. However, the vibe was off putting. All signs that tell you what not to do, such as hang at the bar, is just odd. I'm not rushing back. read more

Good beer, excellent heavy metal concerts:) Great Thai food , cheap and tasty . Atmosphere is perfect for warm fall evenings

Not the fanciest place ever, and though they don't serve food (they have food trucks outside that are average at best), they offer some fabulous beer, wine & cider options. read more

A hidden gem in the part of old Chester. The brewer surely knows what he's doing, as there are many beers on tap that are very good. Quite often, a brewery tries many beers without mastering a few . Here is not the case. Nice vibe, very casual, with a large chalkboard that describes the style of beers on tap. Another plus: they let you try a beer before buying it; as a beer aficionado, I don't like being forced to drink a flight of beers if I don't like two out of four. Thankfully, many beers on tap are available to go in cans, as well as special brews that are bottled. Servers are good at describing what beers are like, and it's definitely worth tipping. It's nice to have staff that is knowledgeable about the product. I have come to live many good beers that are both seasonal and year round staples here. The coffee porter is excellent. Final thoughts: many different styles of beer here : ipas, lagers, bitters, stouts, ales, pilsners. So if you don't like one type of beer, then you can choose another. read more

I'm a lightweight and a snob when it comes to my beer. I just want my corona or Heineken and that's it BUT I dabble with some random brews at these breweries. This place seems to have the typical setup of most brew spots I've been to lately. Decent amount of seating and good selection of brews. The food truck that sits outside is not terrible either, food was decent though don't expect a massive menu. Food menu was small and manageable with a decent selection to satisfy. I think the highlight of my visit was the kitty that jumped up on the chair next to me to keep me company while I drank my brew. Had to be the cheapest date and best companion I've ever had. Haha! read more

My favorite local place!! Grat drinks, great atmosphere, lots of space! And sometimes food! read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Cider - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

First off a great place. Food is handled by a food truck which is great or by a Thai food place which also has great food. 20 different brews on tap and there is also wine. Cans to go. They usually have music but look it up online to check. It's well worth it. Also there is a rail trail adjacent so if you don't want to drive... Take a bike! read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Where you get your beer. - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

I have a couple of rules when traveling to places/activities. Rule 1 is that you should be able to spend at least as much time there as it takes to drive to/from. Rule 2 is that there are exceptions to Rule 1. Rushing Duck fits Rule 2 (we'll just ignore the fact that I would have stayed here much longer had I been driving). The GPS didn't cooperate 100% getting here, and we couldn't make up our minds whether we wanted to spend time at the smaller tasting room (only 10 beers on tap, but flights, and open earlier), or the larger one (no flights, but more seating, 20 beers on tap, and short pours), so we wound up spending time at both. But for me, that was partly because there were no stouts on tap in the smaller area. I enjoyed both spaces! It can sometimes be difficult to strike the right balance between focus on the beer and focus on the ambiance. I prefer a little more focus on the beer, and Rushing Duck was just about perfect there, though I think having such a wide variety of beers on tap helped. They had the usual "heavy" focus on IPAs, but they had enough dark ales, stouts, and porters to fill a flight as well. It's very casual here, the staff are accommodating and just fun to chat with. You'd have to be daffy to not come here. No, wait, I think Daffy would love it here. Maybe Donald too. Set up some pianos, let them fight it out while we sip and enjoy. read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - My flight of darker brews. Lots of coffee realness. - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

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Good beer selection that doesn't just cater to the IPA crowd. When the Thai restaurant is on site their food is great.

Awesome staff, great customers & pretty cool kegs (with a little help from my husband)! read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - This! - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

Our party of three took a break from wineries and la dolce vita with a brewery because life is too short without intake Hudson Valley's access to breweries, food, pubs, restaurants, and scenic view resources. Rushing Duck Brewery is a very relaxed casual atmosphere. There are many craft beers options available and yes, facilities are available on site. I believe their beer and cider on is tap. It is a good visit as part of one's brewery crawl for the day. Despite that I am not a beer girl, I do enjoy ciders and cocktails which breweries offer with food accompanied. For the avid beer enthusiast, Rushing Duck is worth a visit as one can obtain abundant badges and check-ins using Untappd mobile application. A cold craft beer on a stifling hot humid day is a nice cool down and best enjoyed with friends. Seating is abundant. Old Grumpy Panda cider (4 oz.) Semi-sweet and served cold and very enjoyable. read more

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Nice little brewery / outdoor beer garden. Enjoyed some of the beers, they have a nice balanced selection with quite a few choices (probably 10-15 different drafts). Was kid friendly as well. read more

This place was pretty cool and I'm digging the farm meets industrial vibe. This joint has two locations. It seems like the smaller original space is still open but does not have food nor feature all the beers Rushing Duck has. The larger space looks like a converted truck bay, lots of tables inside and a small menu that comes from a food truck out back. I really like their sours and even some of the lighter beers weren't too bad either. We had the giant pretzel and boneless wings. Both were bar fare and typical, though prices were a few higher than I would have liked and the menu is a bit odd. But that's whatever bc we really came for the beers regardless read more

Friendly bartender. Conveniently, you can leave your card to carry a tab. We were there on a rainy evening. Good indoor seating and even some sheltered outdoor space. The food took a long, long time. read more

So often people use their keyboards to spew negativity and trash talk... Not tonight - this compliment is long over due... If you like really good beer, lots of choices too - the go to Rushing Duck. But when you go - make sure you see Loretta. She is the happiest, hardest working associate each and every time we go. Thank you Loretta for making our experiences so good - it somehow even makes the good beer taste even better! read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

One of my local got-to spots to grab some delicious craft beer. There are two bar areas each in different buildings. Duck Out is the old spot, what I would call a "braft beer dive bar". Awesome environment and great when you want to get away from the big crowd. Here is where they do the growler fills and where you can buy crowlers, bottles and cans (when available). Duck In the the brand new spot across the way from Duck Out. Much more "upscale" than Duck In. It's a larger area with more seating and far better for larger groups. Outdoor seating is also available in the warmer months. Duck In also has more taps and features some beers you won't see at Duck Out. Right outside, Bistro on the Go (a food truck) serves great pub style grub. They'll usually take you're order inside and bring you you're food order. Overall one of my favorite craft beer joints in the Hudson Valley. If you're in the mood for some craft beer, it's a must go when in the area. read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

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Great experience in the COVID era. Very socially distant tables. Great set up to get food and drinks. Felt very safe. Everyone paying attention to mask rules. Happened to have a great Thai food vendor when we went. Loved our first night out in 5 months!!! read more

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First time here!!! I'm very impressed. This place is nothing fancy but have 20 beers on tap. I had 2 of them and there very very good. I will be back very soon. They have a inside and outside area with tables. The place is hopping! If your in the Chester area stop by. read more

They have a lot of variety of beer and great food trucks on the weekends. They are friends with owners of neighboring businesses, so it's nice to see collaborations. The outside space is beautiful. It's a nice environment for the whole family. read more

I was expecting a little more from this place, but it is still a good time. They have their newer tap room that is a cross between a barn and garage. They have a nice outdoor area as well. The old taproom is still there, and is where you get beer to go, or you can have a pint. They have a brewery cat in there, and he is awesome! They have 20ish beers on tap, and you can get 4 oz pours for 2-3 dollars. Their cask milk porter was the best thing I had, and it was delicious. Their IPA's were all on the higher IBU side, lots of bitterness. You can also order food from their restaurant in the tap room. read more

Five stars for the War Elephant, which surely is God's preferred DIPA, and the adventure. Your GPS will guide you down Chester's quaint main street then around a corner and you will think you have arrived at the town dump. Rushing Duck's tasting room is literally a hole in the wall. It's in the building to the right of the big grey warehouse-y building, and is marked only with a RD on the door. Mill around outside with the other barflies till the door is opened, right on schedule, then enter a simple but welcoming parlor. Everybody is there for the War Elephant but the growlers fill quickly and there are lots of other beers to try while you wait. read more

The best overall brewery experience in the Hudson valley. The most laid back vibe with some of the best beer. Have been going here since was just a tiny little speak easy looking brewery in the old building. So nice to see them being successful. read more

No dogs allowed. Huge bummer. It's outside too. If you brought your dog to walk the heritage trail, forget about coming here. On top of that, the manager was rude. However we do like the place and the Thai food vendor. read more

8 of us showed up in a van with a driver because we are responsible and didn't want to drink and drive. As soon as we pulled up a very rude woman came out saying " we don't accept party buses please leave" and we had 3 women over the age of 50 and the rest of us are 35+. This was our 3rd stop and no one was drunk. I said to her "what's the difference if two cars dropped us off?" And she had no answer. Her approach was so rude and she should've asked us about what we were doing before dismissing us. We would've supplied so much business and they missed out. DO NOT GO HERE IT LOOKED AWFUL ANYWAYS! read more

Relaxed and chill vibe. The folks here are super nice and willing to make sure you like what you're drinking. The food truck outside is a nice addition and is super fast. They also have a beer fridge with growlers and 4-6 packs of craft beers to go. read more

Love this Brewery which you could miss just driving by since it's located in an old automotive shop. It's like a nice little hidden secret. I love the Ded Moritz winter beer, yum! Got to stop by there soon. read more

This place is an excellent local craft brewery. They have a wonderful IPA they brew called War elephant. Their Stouts and barleywines are excellent too. It's about 1.5 hours from NYC and really makes some of the best craft beers in the market. The space is very tiny and you will drive past it however when you pull onto the gravel part you will see the door that says RD, that's it. They accept card and usually have cans or bottles to go. They don't serve food but sometimes have food trucks and there are other local spots around the premises, just bring cash for them. Would highly recommend to any fellow craft beer enthusiasts. A must try for NY State. read more

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Food truck review at Rushing Duck. Bunz on The Run Food Truck menu. They are here this Spring & Summer at the Brewery. This is a review of the food, yet they are located at Brewery. Check their media for location. Overall excellent price, service and quality. I had burrito last night and it was fantastic! Goes excellent with any beer. Today I ordered the Cali Papas. It is like the super nachos meets Poutin. Basically nachos made with fries. Brilliant item for this place. Lots to share. Meat, cheese, black beans, avocado sauce, salsa roja (spicy), salsa verde (medium spice), onions, tomatoes & cilantro. BRILLIANT!!! Just the idea of it with your favorite brew here. Everything on this menu pairs superbly. It's one menu I really want to wok my way through. They use real tiny hand cut pieces of steak with real cheese not an imitation cheese sauce the fries remained crisp the overall plate was light and not heavy like you think it might be. The cilantro and fresh cut onions created a nice salad feel what really made this dish amazing was their homemade sauces the spicy and avocado sauce blended perfectly in this dish. A fabulous overall five star rating. Plus they bring it to you at your table! read more

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The beers are fantastic with a humongous menu of choices. I like the space too. Very spacious and large and a very comfortable feel. They have outdoor seating as well. My only minor complaint is that I wish they allowed dogs inside. Anytime a place doesnt serve food, especially a brewery, they should allow you to bring your dog. In the winter when it's hard to come up with activities for your dog I'd love to bring him here and chill for a bit. Glenmere brewery allows them. It's a stupid complaint I know but I wish they would change the rules (or find a way to work around the laws if thats the issue) read more

Such a great craft brewery with some tasty brews. I love how they've expanded their space but even if they didn't, the beer is why i'm here. There's an indoor space and you can enjoy the outdoor space once the weather is warm. There's a Food truck onsite at times and a few other options in restaurants near by. while you're there Have a flight, short pour or a Pint. Fill a growler or a "Crowler" or grab a six pack of their brew. I suggest you Try their "Baby Elephant IPA", "Divided By Zero", or "Naysayer Pale Ale". If that doesn't do it for you, there's plenty of options to choose from. Cheers! read more

This brewery was certainly memorable and stood out with unique flavors. I like the concept of bringing different flavors/textures to beer, but I personally didn't actually like them once I drank it. The prices are reasonable here and it is a cool (but small) spot that's off the beaten path. We bought two sets of the 5 flights for $8 each so we could try all the beers. Out of all 10 of them, I think I only really enjoyed two, especially the beanhead. My least favorite had to have been the onion flavor, maybe some people like it, but it wasn't for me. It tasted exactly like an onion in beer. There was also one (don't remember the name) but it was really syrupy and tasted similar to cough medicine. Overall, it's a good spot to check out if you want to try different flavored beers, but I'm not sure I'd go back for just the two that I liked. read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Sampler - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

Rushing Duck Brewery is a small, local brewery that is a great addition to the Hudson Valley. All of the beers that they have released thus far have been delicious and unique. My favorite so far has been the Beanhead Coffee Porter. Their tasting room is nondescript - small and simple, but it does the job. No one needs the fluff if the product delivers!... and theirs certainly does. The guy running this brewery does so with the help of his parents and fiance. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and accommodating. I'd suggest that everyone try Rushing Duck's beers and help support this great new local brewery!! read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Great new local brewery! - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

I selfishly don't want anyone else to know about this place because I doubt the generous free tastings they offer can last forever. The location does help keep it secretive. The brewery is located on the lower level on the backside of a very old warehouse. There are no signs, just a gravel parking lot and an "RD" on the door. You get 6 free drink tickets when you walk in. The bar is small with about 4 tables. You can give yourself tours of the brewery which can be seen in totality without really leaving the bar. A cat roamed around the bar and jumped up on a bar stool next to me, obviously sensing my intense allergies to cats. I pet it; its deep stare commanded me. It didn't scratch my eyes out +1 star. The employees are very friendly and tirelessly pouring nonstop. The beers were really good. If you're a coffee fan you'll like the Coffee Porter. I could go on but they have something for everyone in all degrees of hopiness. I probably outed myself as a relative amateur talking to some of the people here, but I sensed no hostility among these seasoned beer connoisseurs. These epicures can be spotted double fisting various growlers from other breweries and wearing specialty made growler satchels. I spotted one guy, whom I assume to be the final boss of beer, wearing a burlap bandoleer holding 4 growlers. read more

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Rushing Duck Brewery is one of those businesses that make me so proud to be from Orange County NY. They are still on the small side but have really grown in their offerings and the quality is just outstanding. My favorite is the Beanhead Coffee Porter but I encourage you to try everything (I'm also a fan of the Dog's Bollocks and Honey Seeker). Currently they have a small tasting room with an adjacent facility. When you arrive you are given 6 free tasting tickets. I believe you can still take a brief tour for free as well though I am not sure how often they occur. Be sure to look for rare/limited batch bottle release weekends and stock up on them! Of course, you can fill your growlers with their regular beers as well (and take home some brewery branded merch, would ya?). I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this brewery! read more

Rushing Duck Brewing - Now with flights and cool tasting tables and stools. - Breweries Near Me - Chester, New York

Visited Rushing Duck Brewery on Saturday evening. Ended up trying five of the beers on tap, four as Drafts and one as a Sampler. Quality Asking around the area, Rushing Duck Brewery was consistently listed as the favorite local brewery. As such, we decided to make a detour and check it out. Although our plan to get a flight was derailed by miscommunication, we still ended up trying five beers. We got four drafts, Roselle Pale Ale, El Dorado (DIPA), Gimme Samoa That (Milk Brown Ale), and Imperial Beanhead (Imperial Coffee Porter), then a Sampler of Barrel Aged Ded Moroz (Russian Imperial Stout). The highlight was without question the Imperial Beanhead. One of their signature beers, as they had it as a standard porter, on nitro, and then imperial, it was incredible. Unlike so many imperial-style beers, it managed to capture the complex flavors without becoming overwhelming in strength. With a nice coffee and chocolate taste, it is a winner. And as good as that beer was, unfortunately the rest fell flat for me. It did not seem like a creativity issue, as Gimme Samoa That sounded like a winner, but execution wise something was missing. Granted I only got to try five of a long list of nineteen brews. Quantity Check the menu for the glass size, but they all seemed appropriate for the style and strength of beer. Value I believe all the Drafts were $6, while a small Sampler pour was $2. It was not clear to me if any of the specialty beers came with an up-charge. Ambiance Rushing Duck Brewery sits in an old warehouse in Chester, New York. Definitely not a place you just stumble upon, there is little more to identify it than the initials on the door. We only visited the larger garage taproom area. It was a good sized space with high ceilings and a large bar. It was a standing-room crowd, with the bar as the busiest area. Surrounding the bar there were a good deal of tables, just not enough for the evening. In the front-right corner a Christmas tree was set up next to a stack of boardgames. Christmas lights and wreaths hung along the walls and beams. The space itself was dimly lit and on the cold side, as the garage doors definitely let a draft sneak in. Not the most comfortable place in winter, but I feel like if they throw the doors open, it would be great during the rest of the year. And although we did not make our way over, they also have a smaller take-out and sample taproom nearby. Crowd It was a very busy place when we arrived. We ended up needing to share a table with another couple since there was no room at the bar and all the other tables were full. The crowd itself was older and it seemed like many regulars already familiar with the beer on tap. There were also a few families that brought the kids along. One corner of the taproom had two tables full of all the kids playing different boardgames. Service When I first inquired about ordering a Flight, the bartender said they only do that in their tasting room. I was confused because I thought the garage area was the tasting room. I later learned they have another small space, I believe in the same building, that provides a more intimate experience. Regardless, I wish the bartender had just mentioned we could get Sampler pours of any beer we like, so I could have tried more selections. Parking We were able to find a spot in their gravel parking lot close to the entrance. It did not seem very large, so it may be an issue at times. Extra Rushing Duck Brewery has a hit on its hand with Imperial Beanhead. However, as good as that beer was, the rest we tried lacked in comparison. Confusion with service and a chilly taproom, also hurt my overall impression. read more

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I am so upset that it is so far from me! Let me start off by saying the young lady working there was great. She took her time in describing every beer and made us feel welcome. I tried a beer flight based on her suggestions and could not have been happier with my choices. The Zinger is crazy good! Almost like ginger ale with a kick! read more