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Southern Pecan

Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company
United States·English Brown Ale·Rank 8 of 50 · The Best American Dark Beers
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The first beer in the world commercially made with whole roasted pecans — used like grain to provide nutty character and depth. Bronze at the 2006 World Beer Cup. Very lightly hopped to let the malty, caramel and nutty flavours dominate. Dark mahogany, smooth and unmistakably Southern.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2006
World Beer Cup 2006
★Bronze — World Beer Cup 2006
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
nuttymaltyroasted
nutty
malty
roasted
caramel
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent roasted pecan and toasted grain character, backed by warm caramel malt sweetness.
also:chocolate,hoppy,dark fruit
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Southern Pecan

◎ Appearance

A deep mahogany pour with excellent clarity and a persistent tan head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The body presents a warm, burnished tone characteristic of English brown ales, with moderate carbonation evident in steady rising bubbles. The overall presentation conveys both depth and approachability.

deep mahoganycleartan head with lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent roasted pecan and toasted grain character, backed by warm caramel malt sweetness. Subtle notes of toffee and dark chocolate emerge underneath, with just enough restrained noble hop character to frame without dominating. The overall impression is one of nutty richness without any harsh roasted edges.

roasted pecan prominentcaramel malttoasted grainchocolate undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty sweetness punctuated by the distinctive pecan nuttiness that carries through the mid-palate. Caramel and light chocolate notes provide depth and balance, while the minimal 24 IBU bitterness acts as a gentle counterpoint rather than a focal point. The mouthfeel is clean and medium-bodied, neither cloying nor thin.

nutty coremalty sweetnesssoft bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is moderate in length, allowing the pecan and caramel notes to linger gently without persistence. A dry, slightly toasty aftertaste leaves the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

moderate lengthpecan aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 10–13°C

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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