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February 18, 2015 · 11:49 am

Drink Local: Fortnight Brewery in Cary

Fortnight Brewery ESB

Fortnight Brewery ESB

A few weeks ago I came a across a nice find in my local bottle shop. Although I had missed the news I discovered Fortnight Brewery in Cary had started canning their beers. In case you didn’t know, Fortnight has only been around for about a year and they focus on UK inspired brews. They have a taproom at the brewery, host food trucks each week (calendar),  and even do tours on the weekends. Fortnight is initially offering their X-Pat IPA, Blonde, and ESB in cans but may offer others in the future as well. I picked a can of the ESB (Extra Special Bitter) to drink at home. I like the copper color and the slight but well balance bitterness of this beer as it reminds me of the bitter style beers I came across on my trip to Australia many years ago. I haven’t been to the brewery yet but hope to stop by this spring. The taproom is open Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-11pm, and Sun 12pm-7pm. You can learn more about this local brewery at http://fortnightbrewing.com.

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February 10, 2015 · 6:04 pm

Beers for Beagles at Lonerider Brewery Sunday Feb. 15th!

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Photo courtesy Triangle Beagle Rescue

 

Who doesn’t like beer and dogs? Join the Triangle Beagle Rescue of North Carolina (TBR) at Lonerider Brewery in Raleigh on Sunday February 15th from 2 pm – 7 pm to raise money for the beagles! In addition to the usual Lonerider favorites guests will be able to sample some special beagle inspired brews. I hear there may a special keg of Lonerider’s Sweet Josie Brown Ale brewed with either peanut butter or chocolate and peanut butter. A portion of beer sales will go to support TBR.

The CockADoodleMoo food truck will be there selling food for humans. There will also be special dog treats made from Lonerider spent grains four your four-legged friends. Your Beagles are welcome, although they ask that you keep them outside in the tented area.

About Triangle Beagle Rescue
Triangle Beagle Rescue is a breed-specific beagle rescue in the Triangle. They are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and are an all volunteer organization run by a Board of Directors. They do not have a shelter facility and operate solely out of foster homes.  This ensures that all of their beagles learn the skills that they need to be successful family members when they move to their forever homes.  TBR has been rescuing beagles since 1999 and, to date, have rescued more than 1500 beagles in North Carolina.  They are committed to bringing together humans and hounds for a lifetime of love and pleasure in each other’s company! For more information visit http://www.tribeagles.org/.

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Beer For Beagles Event Info
Sunday February 15th
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lonerider Brewery
8816 Gulf Ct #100
Raleigh, NC 27617 

 

 

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January 13, 2015 · 4:51 pm

Drink Local: Deep River Brewing Riverbank Rye-It ~ Clayton, NC

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Deep River Brewing Co. ~ Clayton, NC

I hear the Triangle is expecting some icy weather tomorrow. As you might expect the grocery stores are jumping with people making last minute trips for bread and milk. I’ve got those staples covered already so instead I made sure my fridge is fully stocked with beer in anticipation of the inclement weather. This week I am drinking Riverbank Rye-It Pale Ale from Deep River Brewing Co. out of Clayton. This is currently one of my favorite beers. It’s is an amber pale ale, with subtle hints of rye and citrus. If you haven’t visited the brewery in Clayton yet I recommend you check them out. They have a great tap room featuring most of their beers and often host food trucks on the weekends. You can read more about the brewery and my recent trip to the taproom here.

Meet the Brewers
On Thursday January 15th you can  meet the owners / brewers from both  Deep River Brewing Company and Raleigh Coffee Company at Brew Coffee Bar in downtown Raleigh. Guests can try a new Raleigh Coffee Co coffee infused beer and a special limited batch of Deep River’s Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout. Event runs from 6-8pm and is open to the public.

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January 9, 2015 · 9:59 am

Drink Local: Fullsteam’s Cackalacky Ginger Pale Ale

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Fullsteam’s Cack-A-Lacky

One of my goals for 2015 is to try more local beers. I have long been a fan of Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, but never got around to trying their Cack-A-Lacky Ginger Pale Ale until just recently. I wish I had tried it sooner. This is Fullsteam’s first ever canned beer and as the can says, this beer is in fact “Hoppy” and “Zippy” with a flavor that is crisp and clean. I was afraid the ginger would be overpowering but found I really enjoyed the hoppy pale ale notes balanced by the subtle ginger finish. I will definitely be adding this beer into my regular rotation. I picked it up at The Hop Yard bottle shop in North Raleigh, but you can find it and just about any shop throughout the Triangle and of course can sample it at the Cackalacky Tasting & Tap Room in Pittsboro. What are you drinking these days?

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December 22, 2014 · 3:59 pm

Drink Local: Fullsteam’s Coffee Pecan Porter

Fullsteam Coffee Pecan Porter

Fullsteam’s Fearrington Winter Coffee Pecan Porter

 

Thanks for following along on my travels in 2014. I’m already making my exploring plans for 2015 and look forward to sharing my photographs and thoughts about Triangle events with you in the new year! In the meantime, I wanted to leave you with one last recommendation as we near the Christmas holiday and the end of yet  another year. If you are looking for a last minute local gift or just a special local beer to enjoy over the holidays I recommend picking up this seasonal offering from Fullsteam Brewery in Durham. It was born out of a collaboration between Fullsteam and Fearrington Village in Chaple Hill. It is called “Fearrington Winter: Pecan Coffee Porter”. The label describes it as a “smooth and toasty porter brewed with southern pecans and Fearrington Village coffee beans.” It’s basically like Christmas magic in a bottle. I picked up this bottle at The Hop Yard in North Raleigh but you can find it in bottle shops throughout the area.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!! See you in 2015!

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