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
	High Desert Steam Beer NM, United States	0	0.000
	Blind Tiger Gold Rush Steam KS, United States	0	0.000
	75th Street California Common MO, United States	0	0.000
	Bluegrass Anvil Steam KY, United States	0	0.000
	Great Lakes California Common OH, United States	0	0.000
	Valley Brew Valley Steam Beer CA, United States	0	0.000
	Brewbakers Middens Steam CA, United States	0	0.000
	Elmwood California Common IL, United States	0	0.000
	Great Bear Healy One Shot AK, United States	0	0.000
	Lunar Moonbeam Steam IL, United States	0	0.000
	Piece Proving Ground IL, United States	0	0.000
	Kodiak Island Liquid Sunshine AK, United States	0	0.000
	Draught House Trolley Steam TX, United States	0	0.000
	Elevator California Common OH, United States	0	0.000
	Flathead Lake Silver City Steamer MT, United States	0	0.000
	Dugges California Sweden	0	0.000
	Flyers Catalina Common Lager WA, United States	0	0.000
	Destihl Dampfbier IL, United States	0	0.000
	Destihl California Common IL, United States	0	0.000
	Szot Rubia Al Vapor Chile	0	0.000