Fortnight Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Cary, North Carolina, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Fortnight Brewing - Cary

Established in 2012

Contact
1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC, 27511, United States
Description
A couple of Yorkshiremen, a Geordie, and a Columbian drug lord walk into a bar, share some pretty underwhelming pints, and decide they can do better. And thus it was that Fortnight Brewing Company was born.

Ok, so maybe there wasn’t a drug lord involved, but he was Columbian. And at least we have your attention now…

Anyway, Fortnight Brewing Company really was the brainchild of two friends from Yorkshire and a Columbian. (The Geordie came a bit later.) Work brought the Brits to the States, but it unfortunately didn’t bring along with them any of the classic English beer they enjoyed back home, not to mention that iconic British pub. So, like any hardworking (and headed) Yorkshiremen would do, they built it in their new backyard. Take one step into our taproom, with its rich mahogany, aristocratic portraiture, and loquacious regulars, you’ll be singing “God Save the Queen” in no time.

But no amount of tasteful décor and perfectly executed cask ale can change the fact that this is still America. We like our beer like we like our men: eclectic. (What did you think I was going to say?!)

Rest assured, America, we’ve got you covered. Sure, you can pop into the pub for an imperial pint of the finest English porter this side of the pond, but you can also follow that up with an American IPA that would make George Washington blush. Or a kombucha ale. Or a kettle soured ale. Or a barrel aged ale. Or a crisp, clean lager. Or a pastry stout that will actually make you believe you’re drinking dessert. We’re British; we’re not one trick ponies. Cheers!

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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

From tap at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Aroma is biscuity malt and fruity hops with caramel, tropical notes, grapefruit, pine resin, and some orange. Flavour is above moderate sweet with a firm bitterness. Body is medium. On the malty side and sweetish, good bitterness, could be hoppier, more like an old school APA. But pleasant.

Tried from Draft on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:18


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

From tap at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Aroma is sweet caramel malt with strong spicy notes, dried fruits, raisins, toffee, and bittering hops. Flavour is medium sweet and almost medium bitter. Body is medium with a little creaminess thrown in. Potently bittersweet, robust Amber. Enjoyable.

Tried from Draft on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:18


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

From tap at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Aroma is resinous hops with malt, sweet ripe fruits, sticky pine resin, spruce, candied fruits, marmalade, some caramel, and more big pine resin in the finish. Flavour is quite sweet with a solid bitterness. Body is above medium. Shockingly sweet and you have to worship resinous hops to dig this one, more fresh fruitiness would have improved it.

Tried from Draft on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:18


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

From tap at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Beany coffee aroma with sweet malt, caramel, coffee grounds, and more beany coffee in the finish. Flavour is pretty sweet with a mild bitterness. Body is medium with a mild sticky texture from the sweetness. Dominated by coffee and caramel malt, bit too sweet, but fun for coffee freaks.

Tried from Draft on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:18


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

From tap at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Aroma is roasty with powdery chocolate, caramel, notes of maple syrup, some coffee, and milk chocolate. Flavour is sweet with a roasty bitterness. Body is above medium. Liquid instant diabetes, bit too sweet for my taste, but overall pleasant.

Tried from Draft on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:18


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Can from Bierkoning, Amsterdam. Malty aroma with caramel, toffee, dried fruits, red fruits, with a light boozy finish like a cognac or - indeed - brandy. Flavour is rather sweet with a mild bitterness. Body is medium to full. Pure malt fury, bit like a liqueur, quite rich. Makes me want to smoke a cigar.

Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:18


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Can from Bierkoning, Amsterdam. Aroma is very fruity with tart tropical fruits, kombucha tea, herbal notes, citrus, light pale malt, juicy guava, more tart tropical notes. Flavour is tart and mild sour with a dry light bitter finish. Body is medium. Juicy and tart with a big tropical character, refreshing, a pleasant fruity kombucha surprise.

Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:13


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Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Can from Bierkoning, Amsterdam. Aroma is soft citrussy fruit hop with orange, mild tropical fruits, some grapefruit, pine, and pale malt. Flavour is moderate sweet and moderate to medium bitter. Body is medium. Fairly run-of-the-mill IPA, not the biggest flavour, but centred and pleasant.

Tried from Can on 07 Feb 2025 at 12:13


5.6
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

Tap at source. Orange tinted iced tea appearance. Slight sweet malty nose. Decent co2 on the uptake. Mild slaggy taste with a touch of amber sweetness laced with a tad of bitterness. Typical friendly ale. Not bad.

Tried from Draft on 03 Feb 2025 at 18:45


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

From tap at Bierfestival Wolvega. Nice coffee aroma with roast, espresso, nuts, notes of mocha and coffee grounds. Roasty bitterness, light sweet. Medium body. Nice blast of coffee, good Porter.

Tried from Draft on 03 Feb 2025 at 14:28

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