Fancy Lawnmower
Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Fancy LawnmowerFancy Lawnmower
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From:
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Kölsch
Ranked #200
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
81
Ranked #25,581
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 14.8%
Reviews:
294
Ratings:
985
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 08, 2023
Added:
Sep 21, 2001
Wants:
  41
Gots:
  256
A true German-style Kölsch. Originally brewed in Cologne, this beer is crisp and refreshing, yet has a sweet malty body that is balanced by a complex, citrus hop character. Multiple additions of German Hallertauer hops are used to achieve this delicate flavor. We use a special Kölsch yeast, an ale yeast that ferments at lager temperatures, to yield the slightly fruity, clean flavor of this beer. Fancy Lawnmower Beer is a world class brew yet light enough to be enjoyed by Texans after strenuous activities, like mowing the lawn.

Bronze Medal, 2006 Great American Beer Festival
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Rated: 3.98 by BubbaKnert from Texas

Dec 08, 2023
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Reviewed by colts9016 from Idaho

4.02/5  rDev +12.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
1936
Name: Fancy Lawnmower
Brewery: Saint Arnold
Location: Houston, TX
Style: Kolsch-Style
ABV: 4.9%
Date: 05/11/2023
Fancy Lawnmower is next on the review table. Served at 44 degrees in a pilsner glass. Working through the beers I got from a friend in Texas, I had to get this one. One of the oldest breweries in Texas, Kolsch, is my favorite summer beer. Using a German Pils glass, the pour created a frothy and creamy two-fingered head with above-average retention. The slow dissipation left bits of lacing on the glass. Charting the color around SRM 4, pale straw with light golden hues. The clarity is clear with a few carbonation bubbles. The appearance is average for this beer.
Nosing the glass, I smell light cracker, a touch of honeysuckle, and a smidge of grass. The aromas I detect are clean and soft.
The flavors are grass, crackers, a touch of floral ester, a smidge of honey-like sweetness, and a hint of lemons.
The mouthfeel is clean and finishes slightly dry. The body is light and has medium carbonation.
Fantastic summer beer could sip this all summer long if I could get it.
Jul 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3.96 by Highlonesome1 from Texas

Mar 26, 2023
 
Rated: 3.12 by mattjp03 from Alabama

Jul 13, 2022
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Reviewed by elNopalero from Michigan

3.81/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Lived up to its name, even if I’m a city dweller and don’t have a lawn to mow. Great for kicking back outdoors. Crisp, clean, just a touch of hops.
Jul 10, 2022
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Reviewed by VABA from Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a golden color with a slight head and lacing which disappears quickly
Aroma has floral and lemon hints
The taste follows the nose with a slight lemon flavor
A light bodied well carbonated beer
A good Kolsch
May 02, 2022
 
Rated: 3.87 by lonestarshield from Texas

Apr 17, 2022
 
Rated: 3.63 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 27, 2021
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Rated by 9mozingo from Texas

4.41/5  rDev +23.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Love it!
Sep 25, 2021
 
Rated: 3.76 by 60sFolks from Texas

Aug 14, 2021
 
Rated: 4.28 by Peconpie10

Aug 02, 2021
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Reviewed by dream from Nevada

4.46/5  rDev +24.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Freshly mowed grass. A crusher. My gluttonous desire to quaff more needed to be tapered by rationality. I usually don't buy many beers under 5% but I happened to get this in a mixed 12 pack. Glad I tried it. A nice daytime ale, or mellow night cap.
Jul 30, 2021
 
Rated: 4.53 by superwho24 from Arkansas

Jul 21, 2021
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Reviewed by BroBobby70 from Texas

3.7/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12 oz. bottle poured into mug
Look: 1 finger dissolves into nothing, no lacing, excellent carbonation, straw color
Smell: Bready, sweet, floral, lemon?
Taste: Enjoyable, a little bitter, no lingering aftertaste.
Feel: Good carbonation
Overall: I really like it. Pair with sausage, kraut, nutty cheeses, pears and apricots.
Jul 18, 2021
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Reviewed by MutuelsMark from Kentucky

4.04/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours clear and golden. Head was white but disappeared quickly. Lots of initial fiz. Nose was a lemon/lime hint. Taste was clean and refreshing. Not much follow up
May 08, 2021
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Reviewed by IPAs_for_days_13 from Texas

3.74/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
L: Pours a pale straw yellow with a 1/2 inch white head with good retention.
S: Very grainy, nice floral hops, light fruity zest.
T: Taste follows the nose, the hops are super subtle, has a nice bready aftertaste.
F: On the lighter side of medium-bodied, high carbonation, crisp, clean, refreshing & certainly crushable.
O: Very great beer for it's style!
Apr 15, 2021
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Rated by Chrismonies1 from Texas

3.43/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
One of my go to beers
Mar 23, 2021
 
Rated: 3.83 by DownyIsHungry from Minnesota

Mar 10, 2021
Fancy Lawnmower from Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 985 ratings