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
	Rio Grande Outlaw Lager NM, United States	7	2.420
	Brasserie du Bois Blanc 42 and 2 Canada	0	0.000
	Northern Maverick The Disaster Artist Canada	0	0.000
	Refined Fool Kevin Canada	0	0.000
	Gananoque Smuggler's Rush Canada	0	0.000
	Yukon Kentucky Common Canada	0	0.000
	Yellowhead Troublemaker Canada	0	0.000
	County Road 33 California Common Canada	0	0.000
	Kame and Kettle Steam Beer Canada	0	0.000
	Barley John's Steam Train MN, United States	0	0.000
	Manhattan New Boston Common Man KS, United States	0	0.000
	Sanitas Citrus Lager CO, United States	0	0.000
	Sanitas Boulder Common CO, United States	0	0.000
	5 Paddles 5 Steamin' Paddles Canada	0	0.000
	Field House Coolship Common Canada	0	0.000
	Lake Of The Woods Deadhead Canada	0	0.000
	High Line Brewing Common 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