The Ruck

We are proud to be voted one of craftbeer.com's Great American Beer Bars!
Growler Club
We fill and sell Growlers for pitcher prices. Come on in and ask about our Growler Club!
Best Selection
The Ruck offers the Capital Region's best selection of craft brewed beer and premium imports.
Wings and Things
Come try some of our Award Winning Chicken Wings or check out our pub food menu.
Liquor Up
If you're not in the mood for a beer try a mixed drink with some of our top shelf liquors!
Shuffleboard
Come try your skills on our full size shuffleboard. Be careful, it's addicting!
Diverse Patrons
Flip Flops, Shirt and Tie, Heels, College Hoodie, Hard Hat.. you’ll see it all here!

Welcome

Welcome to The Ruck, The Capital Region’s choice for the best domestic and international craft beer offerings. Thank you for visiting our site and we welcome you to come back frequently as we are constantly updating our Beer Menu and Events Lineup. Please be sure to visit our Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Yelp pages by clicking the links below. Thanks and we look forward to helping you discover great craft beer.

Hours:
Mon-Tues 4pm-4am
Wed-Sat 11am-4am
Sun Noon-4am

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TROY NY

The Ruck is located in the heart of downtown Troy, NY. Adjacent to the Pottery District, The Ruck has become a mainstay for craft beer enthusiasts throughout the Capital Region and beyond.

The Ruck's Extreme Home-Brewing Competition

HOME BREW

All the information you need for The Ruck's Extreme Home-Brewing Competition! Join our elite home brew club and compete twice a year against fellow amateur and pro home brewers for the title of The Ruck's Most Extreme Home Brewer!

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Ruck U

(as in Ruck University):Check out Ruck U, where class is in session and Beer is the topic! From Craft Beer 101 through current beer news and happenings in the industry, we’ll get you up to speed and keep you up to date.