Majstorica #31: Spring lager

Beer style: California common

It’s also known as Steam beer made by fermenting lager yeast at a warmer than normal temperature. Historically steam beer came from Bavaria, Germany. The style was really made popular during the American Gold Rush that brought people to California. San Francisco and other West Coast brewers pioneered the style with what they had available on the frontier. There are Bavarian brewers that make it, but Anchor Brewing Co was the biggest producer of the style. The style almost died out as temperature control technology became available, but it was Anchor Brewing that kept it alive and even helped it thrive again.

Lightly malty aroma with hop notes of delicate flowers and white grapes, light amber color with a soft mouthfeel, low-med carbonation for drinkability and a refreshing finish

pairs well with cured meats, salted snacks, most cheeses, and shortbread cookies.

Ingredients: Water, barley and wheat malt, hops, yeast.