Rush River Brewing

My husband has enjoyed Rush River's beers elsewhere in the past, so it was great to finally do a day trip to the brewery! The place was PACKED in the early afternoon on a Sunday. There is not a lot of parking outside but we were lucky enough to snag a spot. The social space is right there in the brewery, industrial in all its glory. Dogs are allowed and were there hanging out, behaving just fine. My husband ordered a beer flight as well as a chicken quesadilla from the separate Mexican food stand. Everything was great. As we are both from the Southwest, we can be, ahem, rather critical of Midwest takes on Mexican food, but the quesadilla was tasty and came with flavorful sauces. The brewery had a cooler with their beers in various formats, ready to go, and their menu also listed other non-beer options to drink.

Sitting at the bar in the cavernous warehouse of Rush River Brewery made me feel a bit uneasy. I kept having this strange feeling that my boss was going to come up from behind me, tap me on the shoulder, and tell me to get back to work! I used to work in a place like this. It looked strangely familiar. Too familiar! Although uneasy, I just had to push those thoughts out of my mind and concentrate on the work at hand. Drinking beer! Rush River made that easy. There were a number of brews that caught my eye, but one in particular was going to meet my lips. The Unforgiven. This beer tasted as rich as its its amber color. It was quite good. So much so that I had another. I would have had another on top of that, but the previous two breweries that I visited earlier in the day were weighing on my senses. There was yet another on the agenda, so I kept to my limit. If the inside freaks you out, like it did me, then weather permitting, there is ample seating out front. Our bartender was extremely friendly and fun. He looked the part of a warehouse man. Kind of like he was pouring beer in between driving the forklift. He had a steady hand, though, didn't spill a drop. Stop in for a couple of beers and enjoy the bar mix, and the people mix too.Quick Tip: The brewery isn't far from the police department, so mind your P's and Q's, and any other letters that might get you pinched.

Stop #40 on our 2024 Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour A step over into Wisconsin brought us to the fabulous stop. The parking lot is more of a culdesac than a parking lot & is adjacent to a large bike path. The warehouse style that seems to be offensive to some reviewers is, in my opinion, exactly what sets it apart & lifts it up. It's larger, open, relaxed & welcoming. It isn't trying to be anything more than a great space with solid brews at fabulous prices. We were immediately greeted on approaching the bar & given a quick run down. The barkeep also expressed interest in the other places in the passport we had visited & what we liked. Honestly, it felt like a place where you should sip slowly & hang out a while... meet a new friend, maybe one with 4 legs. It simply felt very welcoming and non-pretentious. Out for a bike ride, hike, day drive, lake day, etc and need a drink? Stop in!I was intrigued by the event sign & we may try to make it back to see what voodoo they have in store.ETA: there's also a taco spot inside that we didn't try

Great, friendly brewery and taproom on the outskirts of River Falls. We stopped in to use a beer passport and really surprised by how great everything was. The beers we tried were all great and the Eau de Vie brandy barrel aged blonde was a unique one that I really enjoyed. Very laid back atmosphere with a friendly bartender and really good 90s-2000's alt music playlist. Or at least really good for someone my age! It's a bit of a hike for me but would definitely recommend stopping by for anyone looking for a relaxing beer or two. Dogs are more than welcome inside and out so bring them along.

I don't get out here every Sunday like I used to but even though I haven't been in in a couple few months... today beertender Carla cheerily greeted me like I was just in. We both laughed as we remembered one another but neither recalled the other's name. Unfortunately the potential weekend run in with delightful owner Nick or fantastic brewer Brett have become more rare.... but the possibility is always worth it. On one of the last Saturday encounters w brewer Brett we discussed his and hoppy beers. After he walked away.... panic set in!! When he returned I said: you realize I wasn't insulting your beers, correct?! Brett politely replied: no I know, it's a style you don't like. Relief!! During our discussion I asked his input while I tasted through his IPA's. Despite not being an IPA fan, which the majority here are very approachable. I can't think of a beer I've ever had here I didn't like! Let's talk bottle releases... over the years the prices have remained... a very affordable $15 a bottle or two for $25! I always get two; one to drink now and the other to stash in my cellar. As a sour fan, the annual Berliner Bash in June is a not miss event!! The annual PRIDE beer release is always a great time too, this past year I chatted up the brewer about the ingredients and how much it took of everything to get the beer he wanted and why he had to separate out the edible glitter he wanted to put in the beer. The past two years the brewery has done a beer deal... a shirt, sunglasses and a beer for a great value! I appreciate that the tap list lists the beer name, ABV and price for each size pour. I always tend to sit at the bar inside where they also have several picnic tables. There is also a tv if you want to catch a game. They often have little markets inside for local shopping and often have live music on weekend nights. There is a small parking lot next to a few pergola covered picnic tables. If the lot is full you can park in the cul-de-sac. Several patrons come in off the bike trail. If I drive all this way for a beer I tend to only have a few bees so that I can push on to downtown to Swinging Bridge. It's easiest to get her from the north by taking the Radio/Chapman exit. There is a to-go cooler of bottles and crowlers near the end of the west side of the bar. Last year I wanted to get a mix six pack as a gift, beer tender Erica was fantastic with the assist. The customers here are just as fantastic & friendly as the beertenders...as I have run in to several of the same people on my random stops in. You're about to read the quirkiest thing I have ever posted in a review... Rush River has the SOFTEST toilet tissue!! Weird?! I know but I promise you.... I'm not lying. Rush River not only has deliciously great beers on the regular; they frequently do special releases. On occasion the beertender will put out bowls of pretzels, or Cheetos, or cheez-its. Rush River is everything you could hope for in a brewery. Thanks Rush River for consistently having friendly beeertenders pouring delicious beers in a comfortable tap room, cheers!

I have been wanting to get here for quite some time so it was good that we were actually passing through. It was a very nice brewery and the beer I tried was great. I will definitely stop by again when in the area.

The second brewery I tried while in River Falls was Rush River Brewery. A huge taproom with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. All around you felt like you were in the middle of a brewery with equipment and materials backdropping the seating area. Had a great conversation with the bartender who used to work for a couple of breweries in Minnesota. With the ability to choose how many beers you want in your flight (and different flight boards for different sizes), I went with five.Light:A traditional Kolsch with a light body, mild fruity flavor / aroma, and low white bread dough flavor. Crisp and refreshing.Double Bubble:A Double IPA that they consider the 'bigger brother' to the IPA Bubblejack. Packed full of hops including Centennial and Cascade. A hint of honey sweetness from the local honey addition (three pounds per keg), big DIPA body, medium bitterness, medium bubblegum, medium-low tropical flavor. Big and bold DIPA.Dessert Dessert:A Berliner Weisse with a rhubarb flavor that you don't get often in a Berliner Weisse. Strawberry / rhubarb flavors, with an acidic prickly pear aroma.Arise:A smooth Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout. The stout is dark in color, medium-high body even with a smooth (no alcohol-burn) mouthfeel, and rich in flavor. Vanilla and oak is present, with a semi-sweet chocolate flavor.Limelight:A Lime Kolsch that I got on recommendation from the bartender. This beer is one of the newer tapped ones. A lemon-lime flavor is present, with the body still being light and crisp. Hint of spicy fruit in the flavor. Very light acidity (not to a fault) from the lime.I had a great time and would be back for sure!

The beer is good, but nothing more special than any other brewery in or near the Twin Cities.The problem is the taproom. I realize they didn't really set it up to be this spectacular place, but they should realize that every other brewery that has a taproom has worked to give it ambiance. And Rush River is wholeheartedly lacking in that.

Finally got to visit the Rush River Brewery after drinking their beers for awhile. I was not disappointed. Friendly staff assisted in making our selections. On our visit there was a local farmers/artists market outside. They offer local kombucha (didn't try it THIS time). Nice friendly vibe here!

Rush River Brewing is a big warehouse style brewery with nice interior, patio seating, and a wide selection of beers. My wife and I checked out Minneapolis for the day and were looking for a new brewery with outside seating as we headed back to WI. Rush River fit the bill. We had driven by another brewery with packed outside seating and decided to head to Rush. It had a very laid-back atmosphere.While we were there, a mountain bike crew showed up for beers after a ride. I notice that they are right next to Whitetail Ridge Mountain Bike Trails. As a biker, one of the ways a brewery can gain instant credibility with me is to be biker friendly. Hopefully I can check out the trails before a beer at some point in the future. If only I had more free time.