California Common / Steam

An entirely American creation, the California Common (or "Steam Beer," which is trademarked by Anchor Brewing) originated in California in the 19th century when and where ice was not readily available. This style is therefore somewhat of a hybrid lager(-ale), which is brewed with strains of lager yeast that can effectively ferment under higher than normal (for lagers) temperatures (55-60F). At these temperatures, the lager yeasts can produce light fruity flavors that are often found in ales, while still retaining some crisp lager qualities of the beer. Additional characterstics of this style include noticeable hopping (woody and/or minty) and a basic toasted caramel malt base. The Common beers are normally clear amber to copper in color with a medium body.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Saint Arnold Icon Green (Texas Common) TX, United States	0	0.000
	HooDoo California Common AK, United States	0	0.000
	North Brewing Halifax Common Canada	0	0.000
	Hammond River Gammie California Steam Ale Canada	0	0.000
	Le Prospecteur Conquête de l’Ouest Canada	0	0.000
	Baxter Maine Lager ME, United States	0	0.000
	Black Bridge Common Canada	0	0.000
	Fox and Hounds City Park Steam Canada	0	0.000
	Fox and Hounds Raspberry Steam Ale Canada	0	0.000
	Flying Boats Humpyard Steam Ale Canada	0	0.000
	Ardent Virginia Common VA, United States	0	0.000
	Good Robot Crown On The Ground Canada	0	0.000
	Oshlag Aztec Steam Beer Canada	0	0.000
	HopEra Grimskunk Skunk Punk Canada	0	0.000
	Big Tide Harbour California Common Canada	0	0.000
	Granville Island Campground Common Canada	0	0.000
	Situation Brewing Toothless Prospector Canada	0	0.000
	Rurban Brewing Californiation Canada	0	0.000
	Field House Coolship Common Canada	0	0.000
	County Road 33 California Common Canada	0	0.000