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

Draft at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Murky golden brown with a white off white head. Aroma of lemon and tea. Flavour is moderate sour. Light bodied with soft carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 09 Jan 2019 at 15:52


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

From a 12 oz. can. Pours a murky gold with a fat frothy head. Fruity aroma. Flavors are sweet tropical fruit and mildly bitter citrus.

Tried from Can on 22 Nov 2018 at 19:40


6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Can with illegibly smudged date code A: Pours a murky pale yellow grapefruit juice color with a huge craggy yellowish head that slowly diffused leaving thick lace. Nice head and retention but unattractive overall. S: Light citrus scent with a sweet tropical edge. Maybe a hint of sugar cookie. T: Very bitter fruity hops with lemony pith and pulp. Some sweetness settles in with the lingering pith. M: Light bodied and acidic with some sticky resin. O: No complaints other than the sludgy appearance. Pretty N.E.- ish for better or worse. Worth an occasional buy if on sale.

Tried from Can on 08 Nov 2018 at 22:04


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

Thank you Kermis! Sampled draft @ BeerTemple. Man this beer is hideous looking this very ugly murky brownish grey haze, little head. Nose is sweet with overly bitter weeds, grains,… Total mess this stuff raw wort, overly sweet, unpleasant chalk & weeds bitterness, raw,… Body is worth & grain, yikes no thanks. Quite a poor attempts at an NEIPA.

Tried from Draft on 07 Sep 2018 at 22:12


6.3
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

7 2 6 3 14Draft at BeerTemple. Really murky dull golden light brown with a white head. Aroma of fruity hops, green weedy and grassy hops, light yeasty notes and caramel malt. Flavour is light moderate sweet and moderate bitter. Medium bodied with light carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 07 Sep 2018 at 16:34


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

7 3 7 3 14Draft at Beer Temple, Amsterdam. Fairly hazy amber with a cream coloured head. Aroma of malt, spicy notes dried fruits and overripe dark fruits. Flavour is moderate sweet and heavy bitter. Medium bodied with light carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 31 Aug 2018 at 16:00


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Tried from Draft on 22 Aug 2018 at 20:00


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

7 3 7 3 15Draft at Beertemple, Amsterdam. Near clear amber brown with a small off white head. Aroma of malt, caramel, toffee and light fruity notes. Flavour is above moderate sweet and moderate bitter. Medium bodied with light carbonation.

Tried from Draft on 01 Jun 2018 at 19:59


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

Draught @ Beer Temple, small glass. Black color. Beige head. Aroma's: light peardrops/fruit candy, light coffee, sweetish. Retronasal it's sweetish, sweet fruit, roasted, oatmeal porridge. Flavor is above moderate sweet. Medium bodied. Silky mouthfeel. Finishes with roast, light moderate bitter.

Tried from Draft on 16 May 2018 at 18:28


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

Draught At Beer Temple, small glass. Clear deep amber to red color. Off white head with good retention. Aroma's: peardrops, coffee, roast. Retronasal the coffee is more upfront, roasted, sweetish. Flavor is moderate sweet, with some fruity sourness and roast. Light bodied. Finishes with firm roast/coffee, moderate bitter. Coffee and amber, a strange combination that works surprisingly well

Tried on 16 May 2018 at 18:26