Steam Beer 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Steam Beer, also known as California Common, is a distinctly American style that balances smooth malt character with firm, woody hop bitterness. Light caramel malt notes provide structure, while Northern Brewer hops contribute minty, herbal, and slightly woody aromatics.

Fermented with a lager yeast at warmer temperatures, the beer finishes clean and crisp while maintaining the character of an ale.

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

• 6.25 lb Pilsen Dry Malt Extract
• Northern Brewer (Bittering) Hop Packet
• Northern Brewer (Flavor) Hop Packet
• Liberty (Flameout) Hop Packet
• Steeping Grains
• Grain Steeping Bag
• Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)

Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon brewing setup.

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

• Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops according to the recipe
• Ferment: Ferment with hybrid lager yeast at ale temperatures for clean flavor development
• Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

Maintaining fermentation temperatures between 64–68°F helps the yeast produce a smooth, lager-like profile without extended cold conditioning.

This recipe kit is ideal for:

• Brewers with 5-gallon brewing equipment
• Fans of classic American beer styles
• Homebrewers interested in hybrid fermentation techniques
• Drinkers who prefer clean, balanced beers

Because it’s brewed in larger volume, this kit allows you to refine fermentation control while producing a highly drinkable, historically inspired beer.

• Batch Size: 5 gallons
• ABV: ~5.9%
• Style: California Common (Steam Beer)
• Bitterness: Moderate
• Color: Light amber
• Yeast: Hybrid lager yeast