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
	Sawstone Brewing Kentucky Common KY, United States	0	0.000
	Sawstone Brewing California Common KY, United States	0	0.000
	Block North For My Horses MN, United States	0	0.000
	10K Brewing Steam Beer MN, United States	0	0.000
	Shipwright Brewing Cross Island Common Canada	0	0.000
	Orange Hat Brewing Knox Comm TN, United States	0	0.000
	Split Rock Brewing California Common Canada	0	0.000
	Wood Buffalo California Common Canada	0	0.000
	Lot 30 Common Haze Canada	0	0.000
	Lake Wilcox Wilcox Anchor Canada	0	0.000
	Wild Card Brewing Gold Rush Canada	0	0.000
	Analog Brewing / Apex Predator Brewiing NCC Canada	0	0.000
	Undercurrent Brewing The Commoner Canada	0	0.000
	Allendale End Series: California Common United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Gravity Box Brewing Castle Rock WI, United States	0	0.000
	Checkerhead Brewing Steaming Butterfly Canada	0	0.000
	Legend 7 Brewing Calgary Common Canada	0	0.000
	Lost Cabin Dakota Common SD, United States	0	0.000
	StudDuck Miner 49 AR, United States	0	0.000
	StudDucks Clementine AR, United States	0	0.000