Burn The Witch – Black Lager

The heat of summer is finally starting to break, and with it comes one of our favorite Memphis traditions: cooler nights, football Saturdays, puffy vests, UGG boots, and the return of Burn the Witch Black Lager. As the seasons begin to shift and the city trades triple-digit heat for crisp autumn evenings, this is the beer we reach for.

Named after the local Memphis metal band Burn the Witch, this beer pays tribute to the heavy riffs, dark energy, and unapologetic attitude that have made them a staple of the local music scene. While the band delivers crushing sounds straight to your ear holes, this beer delivers equally memorable flavor straight to your mouth hole.

Don’t let the dark appearance fool you. Burn the Witch is crafted to be approachable and endlessly drinkable. It opens with a gentle roast character and rich notes of dark chocolate, followed by hints of coffee and toasted bread. As the beer develops, those darker flavors melt into a smooth, bready malt finish that keeps each sip balanced and refreshing. The result is a beer that has all the depth and complexity you expect from a dark beer without the heaviness that often comes with it.

Built on a lager foundation, Burn the Witch drinks clean and crisp while still delivering layers of flavor. It’s the perfect companion for Memphis fall weather, where one day calls for shorts and a t-shirt and the next has you digging through the closet for a jacket. Whether you’re gathered around a backyard fire pit, tailgating before kickoff, catching a local show, or simply enjoying a cool evening on the patio, this beer fits right in.