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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7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Copper color with nice foam. Malty and crisp aroma. Caramel sweet flavor with a balance of slightly bitter hops.

Tried on 24 Feb 2019 at 02:38



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

Draft at Stadsbrouwhuis, Leiden. Fairly hazy amber with a thick cream coloured head. Aroma of caramel malt, orange, fruity hops and citrus. Flavour is moderate to heavy sweet and bitter. Above medium bodied with light carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 26 Jan 2019 at 16:35


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

Draught @ Beer Temple. Black colour. Light beige head with some lacing. Aroma's: roasty, tar, light sourish. Retronasal: bramble jam, sweetish, bourbon boozy, molasses, woody. Flavour is above moderate sweet and light roasted. Medium to full bodied. Long finish with roast, moderate bitter. Not bad but a bit messy.

Tried on 10 Jan 2019 at 21:25


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

Draught @ Beer Temple. Dark colour, but not opaque/black. Beige head, not much. Aroma's: roasted, mocha, light umami. Retronasal: roast, ground coffee, light sweet, chocolate. Flavour is just light sweet with light (coffee?) sourness and roasty bitterness. Light bodied, but not thin. Finish is roasted, dark chocolate, light bitter. Nice.

Tried on 10 Jan 2019 at 21:07


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

Draught @ Beer Temple. Hazy golden colour. Off white head, not much. Aroma's: caramel/toffee (in other words: not really fresh), (old) hops. Retronasal it's hopbitter, light caramel and dark malts. Flavor is moderate bittersweet. Light medium bodied. Long firm bitter finish.

Tried on 10 Jan 2019 at 21:04


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Draft at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Black with a tan head. Aroma of caramel, toffee, bourbon, oak, vanilla and dark chocolate. Flavour is heavy sweet. Full bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 09 Jan 2019 at 17:17


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

Draft at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Dark amber with a thick cream head. Aroma of big coffee with citrus, light fruits and malt. Flavour is moderate sweet and bitter. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 09 Jan 2019 at 16:41


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

Draft at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Near black with a tan head. Aroma of cocoa powder, roast, chocolate, coffee and caramel. Flavour is moderate sweet and bitter. Light medium bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 09 Jan 2019 at 16:22


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

Draft at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Fairly hazy golden brown with a big thick off white head. Aroma of toffee, malt, grassy hops, grapefruit and caramel. Flavour is above moderate sweet and bitter. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 09 Jan 2019 at 16:07