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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Tidy little thing

Tried from Can at Little Délirium Café Amsterdam on 25 Nov 2019 at 17:48


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

(Draught at Beer Tempel, Amsterdam, 26 Aug 2019) Reddish amber colour with frothy, off-white head. Malty nose with notes of caramel, dried fruit, raisins, orange peel and apricots. Malty, slightly fruity taste with caramel, dried fruit, orange peel, dried apricots, raisins and a mild spicy bitterness in the finish. Almsot full body, with a certain sweetness. Tasty, well balanced and warming. Nice one.

Tried on 13 Nov 2019 at 22:08


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

On tap at Taphuys Arnhem. A hazy yellow beer with a white head. Aroma of herbal fruits, tea, lime. Taste of tart lime fruits, zest, herbal finish.

Tried from Draft on 26 Sep 2019 at 09:14


7.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

2018 can. Amber color. Vinous aroma and flavor. Plums, raisin. A slight sourness. Sweet with some remaining earthy hops. Caramel.

Tried from Can on 26 Aug 2019 at 08:34


7.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Can. Deep dark brown color. Caramel, chocolate, coffee and soft roast in the aroma. Malty sweet flavor, alcoholic with pepper, coffee and chocolate in the flavor. Soft roast, Low on carbon. Surprisingly pleasant and drinkable.

Tried from Can on 26 Aug 2019 at 08:34


6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Sampled at THT August. Hazy yellow golden with white head. Lime, kombucha, dank funk, white cheese, lemon, weird herbs. Medium sour, light sweet. Under medium bodied.

Tried on 16 Aug 2019 at 20:32


8.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Can. Aroma of bourbon vanilla, booze, milk chocolate, caramel fudge and red fruit. Taste has rich bourbon vanilla, caramel fudge, red fruit, malt, milk chocolate, sweet caramel and booze. Sweet finish. Very nice.

Tried from Can on 10 Aug 2019 at 19:38


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Draft at beertemple. Aroma of mild tart, malt, champignon and wheat. Taste has strange herbal tart, champignon, malt and grassy herbs. Weird, but interesting.

Tried from Draft on 01 Jun 2019 at 21:13


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

3 week old can - re-rate A: Poured 2 of tight beige foam that fell very slowly and left thick patches of lace. Hazy orange color S: Balanced aroma with citrus, pine, wood and caramel. T: Bitter zesty orange hops and pine dominate. Malts come in toasty and biscuity. Hop/malt balance almost even. M: Soft frothy carbonation and medium full body, rough resinous texture and sticky finish.. O: Much better fresh. Old school almost to the point of English-y but quite good.

Tried from Can on 17 Apr 2019 at 23:16


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

On tap at LIB'19. Amber colour, beige head. Aroma of coffee, some tobacco, light malty, floral. Flavour is light to medium sweet, malty, floral lemony hop, decent mellow dose of coffee, bittersweet finish. Light bodied. Tasty.

Tried from Draft on 09 Mar 2019 at 16:29