Southern Pecan - Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company

Jerone

Florida

3.63/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - A clear reddish brown color with a quickly fading head that leaves no lacing, some bubbles coming up from the bottom.

S - Can't get a lot out of the smell, but there is a bit of lightly toasted malt, caramel and pecan.

T - Similar to the smell, you get some toasted malt flavor and a bit of toffee/caramel up from and then it slowly transitions to a nice pecan flavor. I just wish there was more flavor though.

M - Light body with medium carbonation, kinda watery.

O - It just needs a bit more umph to it to be a great beer, but what is there is very good, it just needs more of what is there.

Serving type: on-tap

12-23-2011 15:30:07 | More by Jerone

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

ChuckMartel

South Carolina

4.4/5  rDev +20.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I had this on-tap with dinner in Tupelo, Mississippi. This is good stuff. It has the taste of pecans without being a praline/desert beer. I'm really glad the brewer didn't decide to get cute with it. It went well with the crab cakes. I would gladly have a couple more again.

Serving type: on-tap

11-29-2011 01:06:06 | More by ChuckMartel

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

TheIronHammer

Alabama

3.95/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Poured from the bottle into a beer glass.
A: Pours a medium, translucent brown. The head was about finger's width high when first poured, then quickly retreated down and to the sides. It has a very light tan color to it. The lacing slides back to the drink quickly and uniformly.

S: This beer has a rich caramel aroma to it. The roasted pecan leaves a wonderful aroma. There is also a honey sweetness in the background.

T: The hops impart a very nice bitterness to the beer. The roasted nut tastes come after the initial bitterness, then a slightly sweet honey taste comes in and under that. The finish starts off sweet, and then it turns to bitterness, and lingers for a decent bit.

Mf: It has a light-medium body to it, which is fine considering the ABV. The carbonation is a little on the lighter side, which also works fine for this beer. It is a bit astringent.

Overall: This is a pretty good brown ale. The aromas and tastes of it are very enjoyable; definitely it's high points. The appearance and mouthfeel are pretty usual for a brown ale. I had to let mine stand for a while before I could really separate the scents and taste it was giving off. The only thing that I could detect when it was cold were the caramel on the nose and the hops in the taste. It took a while for it to open up, but it was worth it. I will buy this one again.

Serving type: bottle

10-01-2011 00:56:56 | More by TheIronHammer

GbVDave

Illinois

3.63/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12oz glass into a pint glass. Thanks to HeatherAnn for the assist. Extra special thanks to jayli for the hook-up!

Label dated 10 07 2011

A: Pours a deep chestnut brown. A short lived yet creamy off white head spread itself out on top and left a suprising amount of lace in the glass.

S: Molassas, raisins, and brown sugar. Right out of the fridge the pecan was non-existant. However, as it warmed we could definitely smell the toasted nut.

T: See above.

M: Sweet and quite slick. The pecan added a welcome hint of dryness that actually saved from becoming syrup-y.

O: We were a little disappointed that we had to look so hard for the advertised pecans. They're in there, but temperature is key to bringing them out. Let this one warm up.

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2011 19:18:40 | More by GbVDave

Jayli

Massachusetts

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

Acquired this from TheManiacalOne so a big THANK YOU goes out to him!
Poured in to a pint glass

A: This beer pours a murky lighter brown color with a one finger khaki, sudsy head. Head recedes immediately and leaves minor spots of lacing.

S: Nose is sweet - caramel, molasses, brown sugar and a touch of nuttiness.

T: Taste start with brown sugar notes quickly followed by a hearty caramel malt presence. Pecan nuttiness creeps in - not overpowering but apparent. Candied sugar and molasses are light but fill out the finish on this beer.

M: Lighter side of medium body, medium carbonation, light, somewhat watery body to it.

O: Goes down easily, tasty, not filling, not much of a kick, ok representation of style. The sweetness to this beer sticks a bit in the finish, which makes this a 1 or 2 pint and done for me.

Serving type: bottle

09-16-2011 00:26:33 | More by Jayli

RonfromJersey

New Jersey

3.88/5  rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

#2 in my one stop Southern tour.

Dark red/light brown body, with highlights that somehow have a golden glow. Light beige, just this side of white, head, fluffy and rises above the rim.

Taste starts with classic English malts. Light sweetness. Nuts follow. Earthy English hop bite balances at the swallow but does not overwhelm. Nice sweet and nutty afterglow.

Light and smooth mouthfeel.

An above average brown ale well worth seeking out.

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2011 21:36:15 | More by RonfromJersey

gatordawg40

Tennessee

4.03/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Nice brown color when poured, smooth to taste.

Very good used in Beer Can Chicken with John Henry Southern Pecan Rub on outside of chicken as well.

Found the flavor of the beer to go great with the nuttiness, smokiness of food taken off of the grill.

A very pleasant summer find.

Serving type: bottle

09-02-2011 05:08:39 | More by gatordawg40

brewskifan55

Mississippi

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

On tap at Hal and Mal's, downtown Jackson, MS.

Appearance: rich brown with copper hues; half finger head that quickly dissipates

Smell: malts pop up, then the pecans start to meld in, followed by hints of chocolate and brown sugar

Taste: Robust! What a brown ale should be. The nutty/malt textures with slight chocolate and sugar/cinnamon really round out the flavoring.

Mouthfeel: medium; lingers on the tongue

Overall: One of my favorite go-to beers. Southern Pecan is great from bottle to glass, but even smoother on tap. Definately Lazy Magnolia's best brew.

Serving type: on-tap

08-30-2011 13:50:49 | More by brewskifan55

merc7186

New York

3.95/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I had this beer from a 12oz bottle poured into a warm pint glass.

The beer has a great brown color with a reddish hue to it. The beer has a nice foamy off white head and some lacing on the glass. The smell of the beer is great with a nice roasted malt smell, definitely a nutty smell from the pecans and a hint of chocolate on the back end. The taste of the beer is extremely similar to the smell with a start of roasted, smokey malt, a nutty flavor mixes in then follows with a mild chocolate finish. The mouthfeel of the beer is decent with th chocolate flavors lingering around and a hint of the roasted malt flavoring. Overall, this is a great beer and recommended for someone who likes brown ales. I can see why it won a bronze medal at the WBC.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2011 18:11:44 | More by merc7186

emmasdad

Colorado

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

Thanks to Tolann and her friends for sharing beers a month or so back at her basement party. This one poured a dark brown color with a thick light brown head. Aromas of smoke, nuts and chocolate. On the palate, this one was medium bodied with flavors of smoke, chocolate and pecans.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2011 20:22:47 | More by emmasdad

readbaron

Illinois

3.38/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

While digging through my cellar I discovered a second bottle of this. Since the first one was infected, I'm thrilled to find that this one is a-okay.

Pours a crisp, clear amber with hints of white foam.

Initially there's quite a bit of sweetness in the nose - candied sugar, a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, and nuttiness. Underneath there's a lot of bready, grainy malt. Not overwhelmingly sweet and spicy, just pleasantly so.

Taste echoes the nose - With a lot more emphasis on the malts and grains. There's some nuttiness, sweetness and a hint of spice mid palate, but it starts off and finishes malty/grain rich.

Mouthfeel is a bit flat, and not as creamy as I expected.

Overall - a solid beer.

Serving type: growler

07-28-2011 05:14:22 | More by readbaron

fsvan

Tennessee

3.98/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle poured into my new spiffy Goose Island Clybourne imperial pint glass.

A- Copperish brown. 3/4 finger of quickly dissipating white head.

S- Nice nutty, cracker malt smell. A bit of sweetness. No real hop presence.

T- Taste really follows the smell. Nutiness. Some toasted, cracker malt flavors. Bit of sweetness on the finish. Just a tiny hop presence.

M- Light, easy drinking, but pleasant for the style.

O- I like this beer. A very nice addition to the Nashville market a couple of years ago. It is a very nice sessionable brown.

Serving type: bottle

07-26-2011 00:25:43 | More by fsvan