Fortnight Brewing Company
Microbrewery
in Cary,
North Carolina,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Fortnight Brewing - Cary
Established in 2012
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!
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Pour is a bright almost red with a large white head. Aroma is a mild citrus hop with more of a herbal aspect to this. Flavor is again a very mild hop, a little bitterness with dry malt. The can calls this a NE style IPA but I beg to differ. This is nothing like a NE IPA. It is a little malt heavy and there is no big blast of fruit juice hops. If you are going to copy a style of beer at least get close to what you are trying to copy.
thegreenrooster (7275) reviewed ESB from Fortnight Brewing Company 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5
Pour is a murky tan with a average white head. Aroma is some treacle, dark fruit and caramel malt. Flavor is more of a caramel malt sweetness with some musty and earthy bitterness toward the end of the swallow. This was decent and going in the right direction but a little watery in the end.
Travlr (30173) reviewed Bespoke Blonde Ale from Fortnight Brewing Company 8 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8
Draft at Craft. Crystal clear golden color, dense white head with good retention and solid lacing. Aroma of white pepper and hay. Taste is peppery straw, clean crisp finish. Solid blonde.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
6 week old can > shaker pint. A: Medium gold clear body with 1/2" of tight foam retaining very well. Big bubbles leaving sheets of lace. S: Light crisp bread scent with a bit of herbal hops. T: Bready and toasty with a subtle grassy or herbal noble hop flavor in nice balance. Unexceptional but good taste. M: Light body and fine beaded carbonation give a smooth mouthfeel. Bitter but clean finish. O: A very decent approachable ale that should have broad appeal. Worth buying at least when on sale.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Pour is a clear copper with a large white head. Aroma is honey malt with some melon flavored hops. Flavor is way more dry and bready malt with the hops just there for some bittering. This brewer looks to specialize in English ales and this is spot on for the style. Although after reading all the hops used I was still wanting a bit more from then. As it is, it’s still a decent English pale ale.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 4.5
From a 12 oz. can it is a cloudy Amber color with a slight head. The Aromas is of tropical fruit and the taste is bitter and sting flavor of toffee and hints of citrus with a bitter finish
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
From a 12 oz. can. Pours a hazy copper orange with an off white head. Aromas of tropical fruits. Flavors of toffee and citrus peel. Bitter finish.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
On tap at Craft Tasting Room in Charlotte. It pours a lightly hazed pale yellow color with a white head. The aroma has melon and a little citrusy lemon. The flavor is crisp with wheat malt. Creamy on the palate with earthy hops, a little hay and melon. Full bodied, but dry. Solid earthy bitterness. Strong wheat character. Ok. Kind of boring overall.
Travlr (30173) reviewed Porter from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Can sample at the Amazing Canival. Clear maroon brown color, tan head. Aroma of cocoa powder, coffee grounds. Taste s roasty cocoa and coffee. Nice.
Travlr (30173) reviewed ESB from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Can sample at The Amazing Canival. Clear amber color, off white head. Aroma of biscuit and nuts. Taste is peppery biscuit. Decent.