Fancy Lawnmower
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- From:
- Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- Kölsch
Ranked #288 - ABV:
- 4.9%
- Score:
- 81
Ranked #35,731 - Avg:
- 3.58 | pDev: 14.8%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 296
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 16, 2026
- Added:
- Sep 21, 2001
- Wants:
- 41
- Gots:
- 259
SCORE
81
Good
81
Good
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
Bronze Medal, 2006 Great American Beer Festival
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Reviewed by Thankin_Hank from Texas
3.56/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.56/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Lawnmower pours a light golden color with big head in a stang glass. It smells of light hops and is light on taste. Easy drinking and smooth but crispy mouthfeel. Overall it's light beer that's very drinkable. It's got flavor. Canned 02/25/26 I thought I was lucky to find such a fresh IPA except it's a Kolsch Style Blond. It was good to try.
Apr 04, 2026
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.21/5 rDev -10.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.21/5 rDev -10.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
RB transfer
Jan 16, 2026
Rated by MyBlondeHasGreatBody from Germany
4.21/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
Crisp. Breast & grass notes aroma. Tastes Delicious!
May 11, 2025
Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
3.73/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.73/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
19.2oz can. Poured a crystal clear, golden yellow color with a small, white head of foam. It left minimal lacing. It smelled of cereal, grains and floral notes. Sweet caramel taste with a mild citrusy bitterness.
Apr 01, 2025
Rated by RustyMorris from Texas
3.52/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.52/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Great beer on a sunny afternoon. Kolsch has always been one of my favorite styles
Feb 08, 2025
Reviewed by colts9016 from Idaho
4.02/5 rDev +12.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
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, 2023Name: 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.
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
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
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
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, 2022Aroma has floral and lemon hints
The taste follows the nose with a slight lemon flavor
A light bodied well carbonated beer
A good Kolsch
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