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
	Maguire's Saskatchewan Steam Lager Canada	0	0.000
	Tofino Pilsknot Canada	0	0.000
	Three Heads Common Man NY, United States	0	0.000
	Tequesta Locomotive 447 FL, United States	0	0.000
	Fire on the Mountain Lefty Lager OR, United States	0	0.000
	Argus California Steam IL, United States	0	0.000
	House Ales Dampfbier Canada	0	0.000
	House Ales Jen's Uncommon Canada	0	0.000
	Barley John's Steam Train MN, United States	0	0.000
	Knops California Common United Kingdom	0	0.000
	Big Ridge Steam Beer Canada	0	0.000
	Bog Iron Black Steam MA, United States	0	0.000
	Raleigh Uncommon Curiousity Lager NC, United States	0	0.000
	Destihl Miner's Ruin IL, United States	0	0.000
	Bozeman Mt Common MT, United States	0	0.000
	Prodigal Son Cowboy Common OR, United States	0	0.000
	33 Acres Of Life Canada	0	0.000
	Cheaha Common AL, United States	0	0.000
	Beau's All Natural Wild Oats Series No. 32: Dampf Punk Canada	0	0.000
	R&B Chef Series: Nettle Mint & Ginger Canada	0	0.000