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!
Travlr (30173) reviewed X-Pat IPA from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7
Can sample at The Amazing Canival. Clear golden amber color, white head. Aroma of light citrus and caramel. Taste is lightly fruity caramel. OK.
EishockeyGreg57 (9697) ticked Blonde from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
From the other day.
Travlr (30173) reviewed English Ale from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7
Draft. Clear amber brown color, light tan head. Earthy aroma. Taste is lightly bitter and earthy, subtle flowers. Well done.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4.5
Can with no date info into a chalice. A: Poured hard to a 2 finger tan head of bubbly, fading head. No color seen thru the black body. S: Bitter and sweet chocolate, roast and some fruit like cherry or currant. T: Bitter/sour fruity taste leads into a smooth chocolate with a tart fizzy finish. M: Light body with more carbonation than expected. Not really dry finish. O: Not sure what to make of this but seems too fruity and fizzy. Certainly don’t think it’s a repeat purchase.
cheap (9533) reviewed Coffee Amber from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 4 | Flavor - 3 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 3.5
Can. Smells a little like some of gramma’s permanent hair treatment. Big bubbly head. Looks darker pale like a yingy. Initial taste is quite strong with alky notes laced with a small amount of what seems to be, but is not quite like, coffee. Could be a little more civilized fer sure. Finishes with an almost dull coarse fruit beer effect. Has to be at least 6% if not more. A little difficult to get used to.
cheap (9533) reviewed ESB from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 4
Bot, nice pour. Smells a little sweet. Yes, esb with hints of hops. Not much but enough to make it feel just a little medicinal. Hints of laky laced fruit on the finish. Some co2.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5
From a 12 oz can. Pours a clear pale gold with a thin off white head. Bready nose. Sweet flavors. Light bitter finish.
iphonephan (11575) reviewed ESB from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
From a 12 oz can. Pours a clear amber with an off white head. Aroma of bread and citrus. Flavors of caramel and ripe fruit. Light bitter finish.
iphonephan (11575) reviewed Porter from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
From a 12 oz can. Pours a clear cola brown with a frothy tan head. Aroma of coffee and chocolate. Flavors of tobacco and leather. Bitter roast finish.
iphonephan (11575) reviewed Coffee Amber from Fortnight Brewing Company 9 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
From a 12 oz can. Pours a clear amber with an off white head. Nutty aroma. Subtle flavors of coffee and toasted malt. Light bitter finish.