Southern Pecan - Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company

cadizkyguy

Kentucky

2.45/5  rDev -33.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Bought a six pack a while back, i know it was because House of Brews in Clarksville, TN, was still open when i bought it... Anyway, had a couple of them fresh and it had a harsh aftertaste, like the beer was made with pecan shells and not the pecans themselves...

Now a few months later, probably closer to eight months, here i try again.

Poured my last two bottles into an oversized hefeweizen glass... Some frothiness.. that dissipates rather quickly. a nice golden brown hue..

Smell, well, it smells like a brown ale, not sure the difference between an American brown and an English brown, but it smells ok, rather nutty, which I'd say is right in line with the ingredients.

Taste, I'm still getting the bitter aftertaste. Not all that appealing. Like drinking medicine.
Maybe they goofed here and made this batch with pecan shells.. Just saying...

Mouthfeel. Like a mouthful of mouthwash. Again, not all that appealing.

Overall. Not a big fan of this beer, which has its fans. Both fresh and dated, this beer did not do it for me. I might try Lazy Magnolia's other brews but i'll do a pick six next time. This beer is a rare drain pour. Just can't stomach the rest.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2012 07:00:04 | More by cadizkyguy

FosterJM

California

3.8/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

1148th Review on BA
Bottle to Pint
12 oz

Purchased at Total Wine Tampa for $1.99

App- Rich amber red with brown highlights. Fairly dense and creamy vs clear. A nice one finger head creme in color. Falls to a pond layer pancake head with good cling.

Smell- A nice brown ale with a lot of cream, nuts and roast behind it. A lot of pecan. Well integrated and smooth.

Taste- So this was new. Malty, nutty, spicy(nutmeg, allspice) and a bit creamy. I cant describe it but this is very english. Very tasty.

Mouth- A nice medium body with a medium carbonation. Fairly pecan and sugary on the finish.

Drink- It was good but I wanted to like it more. Just didnt wow me even though had good flavor and well layered.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2012 23:23:36 | More by FosterJM

rfgetz

New Jersey

3.33/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear light brown, letting in lots of light, moderate cap of faintly off-white froth, little lacing. Scent leads with sweet brown sugar, honey and roasted and toasted nuts and grain. Taste follows suit but quite mild, sweet and nutty. Lighter side of medium bodied, thin and almost watery. The combination of weak flavor and light body didnt provide enough enjoyment.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2012 17:18:54 | More by rfgetz

MasterSki

Illinois

2.98/5  rDev -18.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Thanks to dschuster03 for tossing me one of these. Served in an Alchemist pint glass. Best before February 12th, 2012.

A - Quick-dissolving two fingers of foam settle to a thin cap and a few stray spots of lace. Transparent amber body with a few slow-moving bubbles.

S - Nutty, but with a fruity and slightly sharp English yeast character. Slight astringency. Some faint bread and biscuit flavors in the periphery.

T - Taste is better, with some solid milk chocolate and toasted nut flavors. Finish is pecans, which I suppose makes sense. Seems more successful here in matching the printed descriptions.

M - Chewy texture with a lingering finish. Medium-light body, with moderate prickly carbonation, and a dry nutty feel to it. No alcohol, but seems like a bigger beer than 4.39%.

D - Easy to drink, but ultimately pretty average. That this beer is #26 on the top beers from the 'South' says more about how bad the beer culture is down there than it does about the merits of this brew. Passable if you're desperate for a MS tick.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2012 06:07:51 | More by MasterSki

scruffwhor

Illinois

2.93/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Sort of syrupy toasted copper color. Very quick head before I could even take a sip. Hardly any bubbling visible.

Nutty, but a brisk, weird astringent aroma that seems to be from the pecans and not the hops. Some toasty malts with maybe some sugary pecan nutty aromas on the backend. But that astringent nuttiness rings through to the finish.

Nutty from start to finish, and turns into sweet pecans on the finish. The weird astringent nuttiness hits hard in the middle and sticks through to the finish. I could taste the pecans, but they also added some weird flavors to the brew as well.

The mouthfeel is very thin, a little sweet and oddly astringent.

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2012 03:44:05 | More by scruffwhor

cosmicevan

New York

3.9/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

thanks to injuredreserve for tossing this in a box from a superbowl bet. sounds tasty. poured into capt lawrence taster tulip.

a - poured an amber brown with a frothy head that nearly topped the tip of the glass at a full 2 fingers plus.

s - earthiness with some brown sugar and nutmeg sprinkled on top.

t - pretty good. much like the nose...brown sugar, nutmeg and earthiness. the flavor has a well rounded balance with a nudge towards the earthiness, but tasty.

m - good. even carb. non-offensive, relatively smooth. very palatable brown ale.

o - overall, this is the definition of a solid/good brown ale. nothing mind blowing here, but the kind of brown ale that tows the line for the definition of good to style.

Serving type: bottle

02-29-2012 04:43:11 | More by cosmicevan

TheBigE5

Georgia

3.55/5  rDev -3%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5

A - Not much head at all. Amber color more on the red side.

S - Not much here, small malt notes, slight sweetness.

T - Malty sweet, then the pecan flavor comes in very nicely. Not overwhelming but still present. Also, the pecan is left in the aftertaste. Dark fruits also linger.

M - Slightly carbonated and creamy, extremely nice.

O - Not a bad beer for such a unique flavor addition.

Serving type: bottle

01-28-2012 00:33:32 | More by TheBigE5

Cyberkedi

Georgia

3.58/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a hazy mahogany brown with a thin light tan head. Malty aroma has a caramel note and a nutty hint. Mouth-filling nutty, malty, woody flavor has hints of caramel and horehound. Firm-bodied texture delivers a lively, sassy fizz to round out a satisfying beer.

Serving type: bottle

01-15-2012 00:37:30 | More by Cyberkedi

TurdFurgison

Ohio

2.7/5  rDev -26.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

12oz bottle, an extra in a trade from the south. This pours a nice auburn color, crystal clear, with a few fingers of off-white foam.

It smells malty in a worty way, very sweet and rich. I was looking for obvious pecan notes but couldn't find them in the aroma. They come through in the flavor though, along with lots of sugary sweetness. Actually this us a little TOO sweet for my tastes, it gets a little cloying.

OK carbonation and so forth. The main thing is that its sort of a sweet mess, I think one is more than enough.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2012 00:58:25 | More by TurdFurgison

megahurts4

Louisiana

3.9/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan

Appearance: dark red-amber, medium head, and some lacing.

Smell: hops, grains, and a malt-nuttiness.

Taste: malti-nuttiness, slight hops, and a deep grain.

Mouthfeel: medium.

Overall:
This brew has a unique flavor. The pecan flavor is fairly strong and seems to consist of the pecan nut as well as the shell. This brew will not be for everyone.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2012 03:17:02 | More by megahurts4

Jason

Massachusetts

3.08/5  rDev -15.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12oz brown bottle with no freshness date.

LOOK: Clear dark brassy color, ample lacing

SMELL: Nutty, dark honey, brown sugar, toasted grain, yeast, faint herbal hop

TASTE: Smooth, semi-creamy, medium body, sweet, caramel, nutty, toasted biscuits, faint spiciness, cocoa powder, brown sugar

Not half bad, a bit too sweet. Just because it has nuts in it does not mean the sweetness had to be amped up which I think actually takes away fromt he pecan flavor. Good to try once.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2012 03:23:44 | More by Jason

MaxBrewell

West Virginia

3.68/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A - Medium brown and very clear. The head is tan and diminishes quickly and leaves no lacing.

S - Smell is toasted malt and sweet caramel. Nuts are there in the background. No hops evident. Very clean and pleasant.

T - Somewhat grainy, likely from the roasted specialty grains or the pecans. Caramel sweetness at the back end. No hops evident.

M - A little thin. Some mouthcoating sweetness in the finish. A hint of hop-bitterness in the background.

D - Interesting beer with some complex flavors. Mouthfeel was a little thin for my liking, but a respectable variation on an English Brown.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2012 00:24:17 | More by MaxBrewell

FATKIDPWNS

Georgia

4.43/5  rDev +21%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I think it's wise to cover preconceived notions/expectations when reviewing a beer because I think hype can cloud our judgment if we let it. That said, I had never heard of this beer and just saw it at the grocery store. I did, however, expect something decent for 9+ bucks for a sixxer.

Poured into a S.A. glass. Ruby-brown appearance with a full finger head that went away fast, leaving some minor lacing. This looked more like an amber ale than and English brown, but it could still pass for one.

The smell is out of this world! Roasted malts, pecans are present for sure.

The taste followed the nose quite well. Mild and pleasant bitterness upfront followed by a mild sweet pecan middle. This beer finishes clean and crisp. The mouthfeel was almost mint-like in it's cooling effect, but there was no mint flavor to be sure, just the slight cooling sensation. Excellent taste.

I think it's also important to discuss what I would add/omit to/from this beer in beer fantasy land. The body could've been more robust and the head could've lasted a bit longer.

Overall, this was a VERY pleasant surprise. This is easily one of the best low ABV's I have EVER had. I'm partial to English browns and this gets my vote. Instant favorite. Great beer!!!

Comparison/reference: Reminiscent of a lighter-bodied Samuel Smith Nut Brown ale or a Newcastle on tap that has pecans added to it. Highly recommended!

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2011 16:11:11 | More by FATKIDPWNS

Kromes

Georgia

3.85/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Clear dark brown with a thin line of bubbles for a head.

S: A fruity and nutty toasted malt aroma.

T: Sweet toasted malts blend with a nice roasted pecan flavor. There is also a touch of fruity ester in there. Finishes sweet with the roasted pecan flavor lingering.

M: Medium body with lower carbonation and a very smooth feel to it.

O: A nice Brown Ale with a very smooth and rich roasted pecan flavor. I really liked this beer. Nice on a cold night....recommend it.

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2011 23:27:29 | More by Kromes

justinjj1280

Georgia

3.9/5  rDev +6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a nice transparent amber to copper with a foamy off-white head that retains through the duration. Typical brown ale notes with a distinct but balanced/not overpowering nuttiness and pecan sweetness. Not a lot of hops, but it's in balance. This is my first experience with this brewery, and I like it a whole lot. Looking forward to trying more.

Serving type: bottle

12-01-2011 02:31:58 | More by justinjj1280

rangerred

Tennessee

3.8/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a clear dark reddish brown with a small off-white head. There is no lacing.

Smell is strongly of roasted nuts with a little bit of a sweet smell thrown in. Fairly one dimensional but pleasant.

The taste is very nutty with pecans definitely present. It isn't overpowering but rather compliments the beer nicely. There is a tiny bit of roastiness and a nice bitterness on the finish.

Overall this is a pretty enjoyable, if not simple, beer. There are not many complexities but it is a unique offering and one that should be sought out.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2011 23:27:09 | More by rangerred

Mavajo

Georgia

4.33/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Copper brown with a white head. No lacing.

Aroma is a malty nuttiness. Nothing spectacular, but pleasant. Taste really brings it home though. Great medley of pecan and malt, with a sweet, but not cloying, backbone. Very tasty. Has an aftertaste that almost reminds me of sweet tea. Mouthfeel is good -- medium bodied, appropriate carbonation.

Really an excellent beer that exceeded my expectations. I think this is the best "session" strength beer I've ever had. Instant favorite of mine.

Serving type: bottle

11-18-2011 00:07:52 | More by Mavajo

robboyd

Indiana

3.55/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

This is an interesting beer that I'm glad I had the pleasure of tasting. I'd say it's more of a sipper than a drinker but good none the less. It pours a really deep amber with a quick release of carbonation that fizzles out as quickly as it fizzles up. The smell of rather boozy with some nutty accents and some roasted malt but only a touch. Although, I'm sure the roasted accents are actually from the pecans rather than malt.

This is a rich tasting beer. You do get the nuttiness with every sip. It's different than actually eating roasted pecans but it certainly reminds you of the experience. I rather enjoyed it. I also get the malt, almost to a fault. I think I would have preferred the beer to be a little brighter and more balanced. I enjoyed the beer more as it warmed, stronger nut flavor, which is really what this beer is all about.

I could see enjoying one of these in front of a fire over the holidays.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2011 00:24:06 | More by robboyd

smibroncos

New York

3.7/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A. Poured a clear copper with a short white dimminshing head some lacing on the glass.

S. Nutty, bready,pecasn, leaves

T.expaecting a sweet maltier brew from the nose suprisingly bitter.

M. Medium bodied medium carbonation good duration

O. A well balanced brew and a good flavor I would have this brew again if given another oppurtunity.

Serving type: bottle

11-06-2011 23:20:23 | More by smibroncos

dubinsky

California

3.6/5  rDev -1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle into a snifter.

Got this as part of a beer of the month club package.

A - Pours an amazingly clear, reddish, rusty copper with a one finger off white head which quickly recedes leaving a thin ring at the edges of the glass with absolutely zero lacing. After the lacing dies down, i would swear that looking at this beer and not knowing it was a beer, i would think its a brandy or cognac. Thats how clear it is.

S – Fairly sweet smelling. Some hints of caramel and bread. I don’t pick up any hop characters in this beer. Fairly nutty smelling.

T – ats' a bit nu-tee. Nice malty sweetness up front gives way to a healthy, nutty finish. The finish leaves your mouth feeling like you some nuts.

M - Light body with medium-light carbonation. Very light and crisp drinking.

O – Overall this was a good beer. Brown ales are one of my least favorite styles if you can call it a style. It seems like when someone doesn’t know what to call a beer it gets grouped into the Brown Ale category. This beer however really obviously deserves to be in this category. Its very simple and yet refined and tasty.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2011 04:32:40 | More by dubinsky

hoplover82

Texas

2.68/5  rDev -26.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

A-Pours a clear deep amber color, no brown in sight, but it has a nice thick, creamy off white head that has good retention and lacing.
S-The aroma is kind of weird for a brown ale, it's very fruity, like a good english amber. No nuts, or coffee, typical for a good brown ale. Hmmm... don't know what else to say.
T-Same as aroma, no nuts or coffee notes, lots of fruity esters and sweet watery caramel. MAYBE the slightest hint of nuts in the flavor.
M-It's a crisp light slightly dry mouthfeel with lots of carbonation. Not very fitting for the style indeed.
O-It's hard for me to give a negative review, so I will say this beer is not "bad" perse, just not a brown ale... Very off from the style imo.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2011 00:24:03 | More by hoplover82

trxxpaxxs

New York

3.7/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Thanks to leschkie for this bottle.

A: Pours a murky redish brown. There is a really thin, tan head of tiny bubbles on this beer. Absolutely no lacing as it drinks.

S: Smells sweet and fruity. The malt presence is immediately known, but I'm also picking up cherries, raspberries, and grape aromas. There is a tartness in the nose as well.

T: Starts off a bit tart, but the sweetness comes through right after the initial hit. Again, I'm picking up tons of fruits (cherries, raspberries, and grapes). The finish is nice and smooth with the sweetness fading and giving way to cashew and pecan.

M: Medium bodied beer, there is a bit of heft but it's easy drinking. No lingering flavor on the palate.

O: This is a pretty solid brew. The sweetness could become a bit overwhelming after having a few of these beers. It's not bad by any means, but I don't see myself going after another bottle or two.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2011 23:21:48 | More by trxxpaxxs

Ryan011235

Ohio

3.68/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Poured into an E&J Cask & Cream glass on 10/11/11

Deep, sun-faded amber hues. More clear than not; slight haze. Poured an ample three finger head that dropped to a finger's worth after a few minutes. Skim retention and droopy lace.

The aroma is agreeable enough. Sweet pecan notes are matched nicely with toasted bread, grains and floral overtones. Perhaps a hint of brown sugar. Notions of dusty yeast emerge over time.

Earthy hops quickly give way to grainy and nutty flavors. Toasted dark bread in strength and tangy pecan, albeit a lesser degree. I don't find that the namesake ingredient translates here quite as well as in the aroma. Ah, well. Seems to have a nip of spice, too.

The feel is watery; too thin for the style, I think. Carbonation is of the mild-mannered lot, the downside being if doesn't help focus the feel. Gritty finish with residual lingerings of grain and nuts; subtle bitterness, too. A bit coating, too.

Overall impression - not much to complain about aside from the feel. It's solid and well-constructed. I'm in no rush for another bottle, but I certainly wouldn't mind having it again.

Serving type: bottle

10-15-2011 20:00:14 | More by Ryan011235

secondtooth

Indiana

3.38/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Deep amber, with a rich head of tan bubbles that quickly dissipate. No lace here.

Nose seems malty and earthy, even. Doesn't seem fresh somehow, though the date says 12/12 (a couple of months from now). Hmm.

Tastes like roasty malts and some nutty bitterness. I don't get much pecan, though. I do get that this one's pretty faithful to the English brown ale template, so scores well here.

Nonetheless, this was a disappointment. I expected more pecan character to be integrated with the brown ale, but didn't happen.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2011 03:18:05 | More by secondtooth

n2185

North Carolina

4.13/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 2 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a clear, copper-brown with two fingers of off-white head which quickly recedes into a thin ring with no lacing.

S: Some sweet caramel-like notes up front along with a floral citrus aroma as well. There are some bubblegum aromas too. Sweet nutty aromas bring up the finish.

T: Lots of nice, nutty flavors here. Reminds me of pecans, and I love pecans. There are also some floral and bubblegum flavors mixed in there, making it lightly sweet with a clean finish.

M: Medium-light body with medium carbonation, this beer is fairly light and clean.

O: Overall, a fairly simple but tasty beer. At only 4.25%, this would be a nice session beer. Too bad it doesn't make it to my market.

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2011 05:08:06 | More by n2185