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
	ThunderWing Anchors Up OH, United States	1	3.175
	Karl Strauss San Diego Brewers Guild Uncommon CA, United States	1	3.225
	Fur Steam Beer Denmark	1	3.125
	County Road 33 California Common Canada	0	0.000
	Kame and Kettle Steam Beer Canada	0	0.000
	Knops California Common United Kingdom	0	0.000
	StudDuck Miner 49 AR, United States	0	0.000
	StudDucks Clementine AR, United States	0	0.000
	Flying Machine Angle of Incidence NC, United States	0	0.000
	Yukon Kentucky Common Canada	0	0.000
	Sanitas Citrus Lager CO, United States	0	0.000
	Yellowhead Troublemaker Canada	0	0.000
	Industrial Arts Autumn Landscape '20 NY, United States	0	0.000
	Lacada Screw Steamer Ireland	0	0.000
	Sanitas Boulder Common CO, United States	0	0.000
	Brasserie du Bois Blanc 42 and 2 Canada	0	0.000
	Lazy Bear The People's Common Canada	0	0.000
	Hearthstone Common Man Canada	0	0.000
	Kame and Kettle Blue Berry Steam Canada	0	0.000
	Legend 7 Brewing Calgary Common Canada	0	0.000