Green Duck Beer Co.

The Green Duck sits in Kidderminster, a working brewery where you can actually see beer being made rather than just drinking the finished product. It's the sort of place that appeals most to proper ale enthusiasts - folk who care about hop varieties and fermentation notes rather than casual drinkers after a quick pint. You'll find the taproom straightforward but genuine, with their own brews on tap and a solid lineup of what they've actually created on-site. The industrial setting is part of the charm, honestly. No pretence, no gastro-pub nonsense, just beer and the people who make it. Allow a couple of hours if you're hanging around for a tasting flight or three. The website doesn't specify admission details, so ring ahead to check current hours and whether they're doing tours - some weeks they are, some they aren't. If you're camping at Wolverley, just five miles down the road, it's an easy drive or decent cycle to grab an afternoon there. Breweries work best midweek when it's less rammed, though weekends tend to draw more of a crowd. Worth the detour if you're actually into beer. If you're just after somewhere to sit down with a drink whilst the kids play in a beer garden, you might find it a bit too focused on the product itself. That's not a criticism - it just means it rewards visitors who know what they're looking for.