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
	Sleeman Steam Canada	6	3.055
	Sly Fox Gold Rush Lager PA, United States	2	3.080
	Snake River Firehole Steam WY, United States	0	0.000
	Southampton Steam Beer NY, United States	2	3.360
	Southern Tier 2x Steam Double Uncommon NY, United States	5	3.288
	Speakeasy San Fransisco Common Beer CA, United States	1	3.025
	Split Rock Brewing California Common Canada	0	0.000
	Square One California Common Steam MO, United States	1	3.425
	St. Croix Maple Ale MN, United States	3	2.650
	Steel Toad Amber Steam Canada	0	0.000
	Steel Toad Cascade Common Canada	0	0.000
	Stone's Throw Common Sense AR, United States	1	3.100
	Stratford Common Canada	2	3.200
	Stray Dog This One Canada	1	3.125
	StudDuck Miner 49 AR, United States	0	0.000
	StudDucks Clementine AR, United States	0	0.000
	Sweetwater Tavern Last Chance Lager VA, United States	0	0.000
	Switchback Dampf Punk VT, United States	1	2.975
	Szot Rubia Al Vapor Chile	0	0.000
	Tampa Bay California Common FL, United States	0	0.000