Is this kit beginner-friendly?

Yes. Brewers with basic 5-gallon experience can successfully brew this recipe.

Steam Beer - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

$33.00

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Brewing your Steam Beer follows a traditional California Common brewing process:

Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars for a clean, crisp base.
Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
Boil: Add Northern Brewer hops for bittering and flavor. Add Liberty hops at flameout for aroma.
Ferment: Ferment with hybrid lager yeast at ale temperatures for clean flavor development. Maintain 64-68 degrees F for best results.
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

This all-grain Steam Beer delivers a crisp, balanced California Common with woody hop character and smooth lager-like drinkability without the need for cold fermentation.

Steam Beer - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

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What You'll Brew

Steam Beer (California Common–Style Beer)

A crisp, amber California Common with subtle caramel malt flavor, minty and woody hop character, and a clean, dry finish. Fermented warm with a hybrid lager yeast, this beer delivers classic lager smoothness without the need for cold fermentation.

What's Inside the Steam Beer - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Steam Beer at home:

Briess 2-Row Base Malt
Briess Caramel 40L
Briess Special Roast
Briess Victory Malt
Northern Brewer Hops (bittering and flavor)
Liberty Hops (flameout)
Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
Step-by-step brewing instructions

Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.

Make Your Next Batch with the Steam Beer Beer Recipe Kit

Brewing your own Steam Beer lets you experience one of America’s original craft beer styles. This kit shows how hybrid fermentation techniques create clean, balanced beer without advanced temperature control. Whether you’re new to homebrewing or exploring historic styles, this kit delivers a rewarding, hands-on brewing experience.

Easy Steps to Making Steam Beer Beer

Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Steam Beer is more rewarding than ever with our Steam Beer 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.

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Every all-grain kit comes with instructions to guide you through the brew day, fermentation and beyond. We provide recipe-specific tips tailored to your exact recipe, including mash temperature, fermentation timelines and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this kit include brewing equipment?

No. This is an ingredient-only recipe kit designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup.

What does Steam Beer taste like?

It has clean malt flavor with subtle caramel notes and woody, minty hop character from Northern Brewer hops.

Is this beer sweet?

No. Steam Beer is balanced and crisp rather than sweet, with a clean, dry finish.

How long does it take before it’s ready to drink?

Brew day takes about 4 to 5 hours. After about 2 weeks of fermentation, plus 2 weeks of bottle conditioning, your Steam Beer will be ready to drink in about 4 weeks total.

Is this recipe kit beginner-friendly?

This kit is intended for experienced brewers with all-grain equipment. If you are new to brewing, we recommend starting with one of our extract recipe kits.

Can I brew this year-round?

Yes. Steam Beer is available year-round and is a versatile, approachable style for any season.

Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Steam Beer 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic Steam Beer flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.

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