Steam Beer Making Kit

Regular price $49.99
Brew a classic Steam Beer at home using an ale–lager hybrid yeast to create a crisp California Common–style beer ready in about four weeks.
  • Makes 1 gallon (approximately 10–12 bottles) of fresh craft beer
  • Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
  • Classic California Common brewed with hybrid ale–lager fermentation
  • All-in-one kit with reusable equipment, ingredients, and step-by-step instructio

✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support

Steam Beer, also known as California Common, is a uniquely American beer style that blends crisp lager character with the approachability of ale fermentation. This beer delivers subtle caramel malt flavor, light toastiness, and a firm but balanced bitterness. Northern Brewer hops contribute minty, woody notes that define the style, while warm fermentation keeps the profile clean and smooth.

This complete 1-gallon beer making kit includes everything you need to brew from start to finish.

Brewing & Fermentation Equipment

  • 1-gallon glass carboy
  • Funnel
  • Rubber stopper and airlock
  • Thermometer

Transfer & Bottling Tools

  • Racking cane
  • Transfer tubing and clamp

Ingredients

  • Steam Beer recipe kit
  • Specialty grains
  • Northern Brewer and Liberty hops
  • Mangrove Jack’s M54 lager yeast

Instructions & Sanitation

  • Sanitizer
  • Step-by-step Guide to Craft Brewing

All equipment is reusable for future batches.

Brewing your Steam Beer at home is approachable and beginner-friendly:

  • Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops to build classic bitterness
  • Ferment: Ferment with hybrid lager yeast at ale temperatures for clean flavor
  • Bottle: Bottle your beer and allow it to naturally carbonate
  • Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

No prior brewing experience required — just follow the included step-by-step guide.

This kit is ideal for:

  • Beer drinkers who enjoy crisp, balanced styles
  • Fans of classic American beer traditions
  • Homebrewers curious about lager-style fermentation without cold control
  • Gift buyers looking for a historic, approachable brewing experience
  • Batch Size: 1 gallon (10–12 bottles)
  • ABV: ~5.9%
  • Style: Steam Beer (California Common)
  • Bitterness: Moderate
  • Color: Amber
  • Yeast: Mangrove Jack’s M54 California Lager Yeast
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Steam Beer Making Kit
$49.99
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 Making Kit

This complete 1-gallon beer making kit includes everything you need to brew from start to finish.

Brewing & Fermentation Equipment

  • 1-gallon glass carboy
  • Funnel
  • Rubber stopper and airlock
  • Thermometer

Transfer & Bottling Tools

  • Racking cane
  • Transfer tubing and clamp

Ingredients

  • Steam Beer recipe kit
  • Specialty grains
  • Northern Brewer and Liberty hops
  • Mangrove Jack’s M54 lager yeast

Instructions & Sanitation

  • Sanitizer
  • Step-by-step Guide to Craft Brewing

All equipment is reusable for future batches.

Make Your Own Steam Beer Beer

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

Steps to Craft Brewing

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New to homebrewing or want extra confidence on brew day? Our Guide to Craft Brewing walks you through every step of the process—from brewing and fermentation to bottling and conditioning. It’s written in plain language and designed to help you brew great beer on your very first batch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The kit includes step-by-step instructions and is designed to be approachable for first-time homebrewers.

Yes. It includes reusable fermentation equipment along with all required ingredients.

Steam Beer is fermented with lager yeast at ale temperatures, creating a clean but slightly more expressive profile.

No. The included hybrid yeast ferments cleanly at standard room temperatures.

From brew day to first pour, the beer is typically ready in about four weeks.

Yes. All included equipment is reusable and compatible with other 1-gallon Craft a Brew recipe kits.

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