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Jefferson Stout

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Named after the county where Lazy Magnolia is based — a robust, roasty stout with Mississippi roots. Coffee and dark chocolate notes over a smooth body, with just enough bitterness to balance the malt sweetness. A year-round staple for Mississippi dark beer lovers.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark38
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeechocolate
roasted
coffee
chocolate
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted grain and coffee dominate the nose, with dark chocolate undertones adding sweetness and complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jefferson Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown color with minimal light transmission, characteristic of a traditional stout. A dense, tan head forms with moderate retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. The beer presents opaque and visually substantial.

black-browndense headopaque

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain and coffee dominate the nose, with dark chocolate undertones adding sweetness and complexity. The aroma is clean and focused, without sharp edges or harsh roasted notes. Subtle depth suggests careful kilning of the Malz.

roasted graincoffee-forwarddark chocolate

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced roasted character and coffee bitterness balanced by restrained Malz sweetness. Mid-palate reveals chocolate notes and a smooth, almost creamy texture that belies the 6% ABV. Bitterness (35 IBU) finishes clean without harshness, allowing malt complexity to remain central.

smooth bodyroasted-coffeebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering roasted and coffee impressions. Aftertaste remains clean, leaving no residual sweetness or harsh edges.

dry finishroasted aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Stout

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

Finding a similar Stout

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